Message from the Chairperson
Prof. Rhoda Wanyenze
Chairperson
5th Governing Council for UNCST
It is an honour and a privilege to serve as the Chairperson of the 5th Council of Uganda National Council for Science and Technology (UNCST). I step into this role with great humility and a deep appreciation for the critical role science, technology, and innovation play in shaping the future of our nation.
As we navigate an increasingly dynamic global science, technology and innovation (STI) landscape, at UNCST we remain steadfast in our mission to provide an enabling regulatory environment and platform for the development, commercialization and integration of STI in Uganda’s socio-economic development process.
The 5th Council is committed to working closely with UNCST leadership, public sector actors, academia, research community, the private sector, and development partners to support research and professional excellence, foster innovation, and ensure that scientific knowledge is translated into practical solutions that address Uganda’s most pressing challenges. I look forward to this journey of growth, collaboration, and impact.
The Council comprises of eminent scientists drawn from ministries, departments, agencies, research instititions, institutions of higher learning and private sector, who are appointed by the Honourable Minister responsible for science, technology and innovation. The 5th Council of Uganda National Council for Science and Technology (UNCST) was inaugurated in August 2024.
The following are the members of the 5th Council of UNCST:
Prof. Rhoda Wanyenze, Chairperson
Prof. John Muyonga, Deputy Chairman
Dr. Yona Baguma, Member
Dr. Tonny Oyana, Member
Dr. Godliver Owomugisha, Member
Mr. Honey Malinga, Member
Mr. James Baanabe Isingoma, Member
Prof. Henry Mwanaki Alinaitwe, Member
Eng. Richard Madanda, Member
Dr. Ian Clark, Member
Prof. Mary Okwakol, Member
Assoc. Prof. Fabian Nabugoomu, Member
Prof. Florence Mutonyi D’ujanga, Member
Mr. Mathias Katamba, Member
Prof. Eria Hisali, Member
Prof. Paul Waako, Member
Prof. Pakoyo Fadhiru Kamba, Member
Prof. Edward Bbaale, Member
Assoc. Prof. Ediriisa Mugampoza, Member
Eng.Dr. Ruth Sengonzi,
Ms. Lilian Idrakua, Member
Mr. Gilbert Gift Siima, Member
Mrs. Patricia Bageine Ejalu, Member
Ms. Lyoidah Kiconco, Member
Dr Joshua Mutambi, Member
Dr. Maureen Nanziri Mayanja, Member
Mr. Julius Nyanzi, Member
Maj. Arthur K. Kwezi, Member
Mr. Smith Twinamatsiko, Member
Dr. Jacqueline Kyosiimire-Lugemwa, Member
Mr. Andrew G. Gunga Seguya, Member
Mr. Patrick Mundua, Member