VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR A REGULAR ESTABLISHED PROFESSIONAL LEGAL AFFAIRS OFFICER POSITION.
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR A REGULAR ESTABLISHED PROFESSIONAL POSITION 1. INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) is a regional grouping of 21 African States which have agreed to promote regional integration through trade development and trade facilitation. More information can be obtained from the COMESA website www.comesa.int. Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced professionals from COMESA Member States for the following positions: NAME OF VACANT POSTS Legal Affairs Officer (P3). Procedurally, Uganda applicants submit to the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Trade,Industry and Cooperatives Deadline: 18th July 2025. Click here for application form : …
Uganda, DRC Launch UGX 41 billion Borderlands Programme to Boost Trade and Peace
The Government of Uganda through the Uganda Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives officially launched the Uganda – DRC Peaceful and Resilient Borderlands Programme aiming to transform cross-border trade into a pathway for peace and economic growth. With support from the EU Delegation in Uganda and implementation partnerships with Trademark Africa and International Organisation for Migration (IOM), the programme seeks to promote regional integration, empower small-scale traders, and ensure the free movement of people and goods between the two countries regardless of war and conflict ongoing. Hon. Francis Mwebesa, Minister of Trade, emphasized the importance of infrastructure development and empowering …
Trade Minister Roots for Trade Expansion And Industrial Skills Training in Dialogue With China
In a strategic move to boost economic ties between Uganda and China, the Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives Hon. Francis Mwebesa held a dialogue with a delegation from the Chinese Embassy in Uganda with emphasis on strengthening trade, improving quality standards, and enhancing technical capacity in Uganda’s industrial sector. Minister Mwebesa hosted the Chinese delegation led by Deputy Chinese Ambassador to Uganda Fan Xuechang at his office in Kampala. He highlighted the vital role China plays in Uganda’s trade landscape. He lauded China’s support in scholarships and training programs that have upskilled Ugandan professionals and boosted industrial performance. Mwebesa …
Government launches UGX 33 billion project to support SMEs
The Government of Uganda through the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives in partnership with the International Trade Center and with support from the European Union has launched a new project that aims at empowering Uganda’s Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and positioning them to take advantage of the opportunities in the global market with a focus on the European market. The Sustainable Business for Uganda (SB4U) is a four-year UGX 33 billion project designed to ensure that Uganda’s SMEs have the policy and business environment they need to grow, compete and trade both within the continent and internationally especially …
Uganda partners with COMESA to Fast Track implementation of the Competition and Consumer Protection Laws
The Government of Uganda through the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives has today signed a framework agreement with the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Competition Commission to strengthen their collaboration in the implementation and enforcement of the Competition and Consumer Protection laws. The Government of Uganda enacted the Competition Act 2024, and is currently working on a Bill that will establish the Consumer Protection Act. The two laws are intended to ensure fair competition among businesses, safeguard consumer rights, establish redress mechanisms in case of unfair treatment, promote innovation among others. Speaking during the signing of …
Request for proposals for Acceleration Program for Growth Stage Kampala
The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives and Japan International Cooperation Agency(JICA) invites RFPs for implementation Partner for Ministry of Trade Industry and Cooperatives Acceleration Program for Growth Stage in Kampala, Uganda (2025) More details>>2025 – RFP for the Accelerator_Program_for_Growth_Stage_Startups …
NOTICE OF RESTRICTIONS OF IMPORTS AND EXPORTS
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VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR TEN (10) REGULAR ESTABLISHED PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS AT COMESA
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR TEN (10) REGULAR ESTABLISHED PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS 1. INTRODUCTION AND BACKGROUND The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) is a regional grouping of 21 African States which have agreed to promote regional integration through trade development and trade facilitation. More information can be obtained from the COMESA website www.comesa.int. Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced professionals from COMESA Member States for the following positions: NAME OF VACANT POSTS 1 Director of Gender and Social Affairs 2 Chief of Strategy, Planning and Policy Harmonization 3 Chief of Resource Mobilization and International Cooperation 4 Information Technology …
World Chamber Federation Africa Summit in Nairobi
The Hon. MInister of State for Trade, is in Nairobi participating at the World Chamber Federation Africa Summit held at Raddison Blue Hotel, Nairobi Kenya, 9th to 10th April, 2024. The Summit was opened by H.E the President of Kenya. As a panelists presenting on; Possible strategies to integrate African businesses into Global Value Chains and Policy actions needed to accelerate AfCFTA Implementation for continent wide economic growth At the sidelines of the Summit the Hon. Minister also held discussions with the Secretary General of the World Chamber Federation, on possible partnerships for MTIC and World Chamber Federation on creation …
Kenya benchmarks Uganda to increase their Coffee and Dairy Production
A delegation of Kenyan government officials, researchers and members of coffee and dairy cooperative unions is in Uganda on a benchmarking visit to learn more on how Uganda has managed to increase its coffee production over the years and surpassed Kenya whose coffee production has declined over the years, impacting smallholder farmers and the overall value chain. Uganda produces significantly more coffee annually compared to Kenya. Uganda’s annual production is around 300,000 metric tons, while Kenya produces approximately 50,000 metric tons annually. The Kenyan delegation headed by Mr. David Obonyo, the Commissioner for Cooperative Development in the Ministry of Cooperatives …
