📍Reference:
“Innovators Make Herbal Acaricides,” Daily Monitor, Tuesday, May 14, 2025 – New Vision, Page 32
Bwera Innovations Ltd, a rising force in Uganda’s veterinary health industry, has captured national attention with its development of herbal-based medicines and animal health products. Recently featured in the Daily Monitor (May 14, 2025), the company’s work was highlighted during a formal launch event held at the Uganda Industrial Research Institute (UIRI) in Nakawa.
At the heart of this innovation is Bwera’s commitment to producing eco-friendly and affordable alternatives to chemical-based animal treatments. Their solutions aim to protect livestock while reducing harm to farmers, the environment, and consumers.
“The Europeans used to lie that their medicines were better than ours, but Ugandans don’t want to believe in their own. Yet our products use the very raw materials they reject.”
— Prof. Charles Kwesiga, Executive Director, UIRI
The launch was attended by prominent leaders, including former Foreign Affairs Minister Sam Kutesa, who emphasized the importance of embracing local manufacturing. He called on the government to support firms like Bwera that blend indigenous knowledge with modern science to deliver locally sourced veterinary pharmaceuticals.
🌿 Embracing Indigenous Science
According to the article, Bwera’s products are developed with a strong scientific foundation, guided by veterinary medicine experts. These herbal-based solutions are designed to replace harmful chemical acaricides and dewormers with plant-based alternatives that are effective against ticks, bacteria, and other common livestock threats.
The team behind Bwera Innovations includes young Ugandan scientists and technicians, many of whom were featured in their lab coats at the launch, proudly displaying their products and vision.
🧪 Built on Research, Backed by Institutions
The event also showcased the strategic role of UIRI in incubating innovative companies. Prof. Kwesiga praised Bwera’s dedication to research and sustainability, noting that Uganda has the capacity to produce safe, affordable, and high-quality veterinary solutions — if given the right support.
“Appropriate technology must be affordable, easy to work with, and maintain harmony with the environment… Why do Ugandans prefer foreign machines when they can operate their own?”
— Prof. Kwesiga
