Jonard Asiimwe

Eng.
Jonard Asiimwe
Minister in charge of Science, Technology, and Innovation
In office
May 2026 – present
Appointed byYoweri Museveni
Preceded byMonica Musenero
Personal details
BornJonard Asiimwe Akiiki
Uganda
PartyNational Resistance Movement
Alma materBusitema University
University of Liverpool
OccupationPublic servant
ProfessionEngineer
CabinetCabinet of Uganda
PortfolioMining Engineering

Jonard Asiimwe Akiiki is a Ugandan engineer and politician who currently serves as Uganda's Minister in the Office of the President in charge of Science, Technology and Innovation, appointed in May 2026. He has served as chairman of ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) party in Hoima City and NRM Vice Chairperson for Western Uganda. He is Executive Director at Jonard Conglomorate Investments Limited. Asiimwe holds a Masters in Oil & Gas Governance and a Master’s in Project Management from the University of Liverpool since 2022. In addition, he has served as Chairman of the National Society of Mining Engineers, Uganda since 2016.

Biography

Asiimwe grew up in Uganda and attended Uganda Martyrs High School (Rubaga) in Kampala. He was admitted to Busitema University’s Bachelor of Science in Mining Engineering program in 2012. He later pursued graduate studies: an Executive Master’s degree in Oil & Gas Governance and Management from 2019 to 2022 and a Master’s in Project Management from the University of Liverpool.[1][2]

Engineering career

Asiimwe began as a Project Development Engineer for companies such as Mota-Engil Uganda (construction), Optima Mines (mining) and Q3 Energy (engineering).[3] He later became Executive Director of Jonard Conglomerate Investments Ltd, his family’s business holding, and was involved in many local projects. Reports credit him with roles in oil and gas explorations in Uganda’s Albertine Graben, in planning the Tilenga quarry in Buliisa, and in the planning of the Kabaale International Airport project in Hoima.[4] His conglomerate is known in Uganda Premier League and FUFA Women Super League, as it has officially sponsored the Kitara FC, Mbale Heroes FC and Kampala Queens FC since 2023.[5][6][7]

In 2014 he was a founding member of the Institute of Mining, Metallurgical and Petroleum Engineers (IMMPE) Uganda. He has served as Chairman of the National Society of Mining Engineers, Uganda since 2016. He also founded a youth and skills development charity (Jonard Development Foundation).[4]

Political career

Asiimwe is a member of the National Resistance Movement (NRM), Uganda’s ruling party. He served as NRM Chairman for Hoima City and was the party’s Parliamentary flag-bearer for Hoima East City Division between 2021 and 2026. In 2025 he campaigned for NRM Vice Chairperson for Western Uganda and won then incumbent State Minister for ICT, Dr Chris Baryomunsi.[8]

Following the 2026 general election, President Yoweri Museveni appointed Eng. Jonard Asiimwe to the Cabinet. He was sworn in as Minister in the Office of the President in charge of Science, Technology and Innovation succeeding Dr. Monica Musenero.[9][10]

See also

References

  1. ↑ Brian, Musaasizi (2025-03-07). "What you need to know about Eng. Jonard Asiimwe, aspiring NRM Vice Chairperson Western Uganda". ONLINE. Retrieved 2026-06-20.
  2. ↑ Asiteza, Remmy (2025-06-07). "Eng Jonard Asiimwe joins NRM CEC race, vows to champion mindset change and policy discipline". Daily Express. Retrieved 2026-06-10.
  3. ↑ Times, The Ankole (2025-06-07). "The Technocrat Candidate: Jonard Asiimwe Eyes NRM Vice Chairman for Western Uganda". The Ankole Times. Retrieved 2026-06-27.
  4. 1 2 Asiteza, Remmy (2025-06-07). "Eng Jonard Asiimwe joins NRM CEC race, vows to champion mindset change and policy discipline". Daily Express. Retrieved 2026-06-27.
  5. ↑ "Mbale Heroes FC Unveils Official Sponsor :". Uganda Radionetwork. Retrieved 2026-06-23.
  6. ↑ Muyita, Joel (2024-10-08). "Kampala Queen secure sponsorship deal worth UGX 200M". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 2026-06-23.
  7. ↑ Reporter, Kazi Njema (2023-08-20). "Kitara FC receives new sponsor ahead of UPL season". Kazi Njema News. Retrieved 2026-06-23.
  8. ↑ Reporter, Kazi Njema (2025-08-28). "Bunyoro's Jonard wins NRM western region CEC Vice Chairman seat". Kazi Njema News. Retrieved 2026-06-27.
  9. ↑ Ssejjoba, Eddie (2026-05-27). "News: 30 new entrants appointed to cabinet". New Vision. Retrieved 2026-06-27.
  10. ↑ "Ministerial appointments excite Bunyoro". Monitor. 2026-05-27. Retrieved 2026-06-27.
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