The Hon. Minster of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives, Hon. Francis Mwebesa has appointed Eng. James Nkamwesiga Kasigwa as the fifth Executive Director of Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) effective 13th May 2024.
Eng. James N. Kasigwa is an Electrical Engineer with an illustrious career, having worked with multinational corporations, and private and public sectors, spanning over two decades in leadership and strategic management of expert teams in the Science, Technology, Innovation, Standards and the Infrastructure Industry.
He holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Electrical Engineering from Makerere University, a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Engineering and a Master of Science degree in Telecommunication from London South Bank University, London, United Kingdom and a Master’s degree in Business Administration from ESAMI.
Prior to this appointment, Eng. Kasigwa has been serving as the Director of Science, Technology, Innovation Regulation & Biosafety at the Ministry of Science Technology and Innovation, Uganda.
He also served as the Commissioner of ICT Infrastructure Development at the Ministry of ICT & National Guidance.
“The National Standards Council, Management and Staff of UNBS congratulate and welcome Eng. James N. Kasigwa as its 5th Executive Director and looks forward to his dedicated service and stewardship of the UNBS’ Strategic Agenda during his term in Office,” reads an official statement released by Sylvia Kirabo, UNBS Principal Public Relations Officer.
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