Government intervenes in low sugarcane prices in Busoga, sugar millers agree on a minimum price of UGX 125,000 per ton.
Government though the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives together with the sugar millers in Busoga region have set UGX 125,000 as the minimum price for a ton of sugarcane in the region. This follows an outcry from some sugarcane out-growers in Busoga who have been taking home as low as ugx90,000 for a ton of sugarcane. The minimum price of sugarcane in Busoga was agreed on during a meeting between officials of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives, the Sugar Industry Stakeholders Council and the sugar millers in Busoga region that took place on Friday 19th December 2025 …
Kenya and Uganda Sign Mutual Recognition Agreement for Conformity
Lusaka, Zambia – The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) is pleased to announce the signing of the Mutual Recognition Agreement (MRA) on Conformity Assessment between the Republic of Kenya and the Republic of Uganda. This significant milestone took place on the sidelines of the COMESA Council of Ministers meeting on 4 December 2025, in Lusaka, Zambia. The MRA is a key outcome of the “Enhancing Regional Agricultural Commodity Trade in COMESA” project, which aims to promote regional trade by reducing technical barriers and enhancing the recognition of conformity assessment procedures (e.g. inspection and sampling, testing, certification) between …
Uganda Embarks on Historic Policy Review to Fuel MSME Growth and National Competitiveness
KAMPALA – In a landmark move to accelerate Uganda’s journey toward a USD 500 billion economy, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives (MTIC) has officially launched the comprehensive review of two cornerstone policies: the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Policy (2015) and The National Standards & Quality Policy (2012). The launch, which also featured the introduction of the Good Governance Guide for Uganda’s Quality Infrastructure Institutions, was held on Tuesday, 2nd December 2025, at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel in Kampala. The event was co-hosted by the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) Uganda, marking a strong partnership for national development. Under …
UGANDA HOSTS THE AFRICA INDUSTRIALIZATION WEEK 2025
Kampala, Uganda – Ending the month of November, Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort became the epicentre of Africa’s industrial ambition, as Uganda proudly hosted the landmark Africa Industrialization Week (AIW) 2025. From 17th to 21st, over 500 delegates from more than 40 African nations converged under the powerful theme: “Transforming Africa’s Economy Through Sustainable Industrialization, Regional Integration and Innovation.” This inaugural hosting was coordinated by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives—in association with the African Women in Processing (AWIP), Uganda Chapter, the Pan African Women Organization (PAWO), United Nations Association of Uganda (UNA-Uganda, and Uhuru Institute for Social Development among others. The events marked a …
Gen. Mbadi Calls for the Elimination of Non-Tariff Barriers in EAC Partner States
16 November 2025 The Minister of State for Trade Gen. Wilson Mbasu Mbadi has urged the eight East African Community Partner States to remove all the existing nontariff barriers and allow unhindered trade amongst themselves. Mbadi was speaking during the Uganda Day celebrations at the 25th EAC Micro Small and Medium Enterprise (MSMEs) trade fair at Uhuru Gardens in Nairobi, Kenya. In his remarks, Gen. Mbadi said it is regrettable that EAC Partner States still suffer from non-tariff barriers to trade. The reason why the inter-regional trade in EAC is only 20%, compared to 46% in Southern Africa Development Corporation …
ALLPI Equips Kampala Leather Cluster Cooperative Leaders, to harness Billion-Dollar Markets Through Collective Strength
KAMPALA, Uganda – In a strategic move to unlock the vast potential of Uganda’s leather sector, the Africa Leather and Leather Products Institute (ALLPI), in conjunction with the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives (MTIC), organised a five-day intensive workshop on cluster capacity development. Held at the Eureka Place Hotel in Ntinda, the training equipped leaders of the Kampala Leather Cluster (KLC) with the critical skills needed to transition from operating as isolated artisans to a powerful, unified cooperative capable of penetrating regional and national markets. The closing ceremony underscored the significant opportunity at hand. Mr. Stephen Mbogo Kirya, representing the …
Uganda holds National Workshop on Trade and LDC Graduation, Forging a Resilient Path.
The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives (MTIC), in partnership with the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, and the United Nations, successfully concluded a landmark two-day National Workshop on Enhancing Trade Resilience. The event, held at Four Points by Sheraton Kampala, served as a critical national platform to align government, private sector, development partners, and civil society on a strategic path for Uganda as it advances towards graduation from the Least Developed Country (LDC) category. The workshop underscored a unified commitment to ensure that Uganda not only meets the criteria for graduation but emerges stronger, more competitive, and …
Uganda Hosts the National Workshop on Enhancing Trade Resilience in Preparation for LDC Graduation.
The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives, in partnership with the United Nations, will host a critical National Workshop on “Enhancing Trade Resilience” on 2nd-3rd October 2025 at Four Points by Sheraton Kampala. The event comes at a pivotal moment as Uganda prepares for a major economic milestone: graduation from the Least Developed Country (LDC) category. The workshop will unite a high-level gathering of UN dignitaries, senior government officials, private-sector leaders, development partners, researchers, and civil society actors. Their collective mission is to develop practical strategies to strengthen Uganda’s trade competitiveness and economic resilience, ensuring the country not only graduates …
A New Dawn for Uganda’s Cooperative Movement
On 18th September 2025, the Uganda Cooperative Alliance (UCA) and the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives (MTIC) hosted the National Cooperative Conference at UMA Grounds, Lugogo. Hon. Francis Mwebesa, Minister for Trade Industry and Cooperatives (MTIC), launched the National Cooperative Savings and Credit Society Limited (NCSCSL), representing the President of Uganda. This is the first step toward Uganda’s long-awaited National Cooperative Bank. In the President’s speech, read by Hon. Francis Mwebesa, He emphasized that peace and security have laid the foundation for economic recovery, enabling a shift toward wealth creation in agriculture, industry, services, and ICT. He highlighted Pan-Africanism …
