Ministers of Trade,Industry and Cooperatives Meet European Union Ambassadors
The Minister for Trade, Industry and Cooperatives, Hon. Francis Mwebesa has said the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is an important milestone for Uganda and that Government is working on domestically positioning itself to fully harness the market. Mr. Mwebesa made the remarks during a meeting with the European Union (EU) Ambassadors led by H.E. Attilio Pacifici on Friday 10 September 2021 at the Ministry of Trade Offices to discuss trade cooperation between Uganda and the EU. According to Mr. Mwebesa, harnessing the AfCFTA is largely dependent on strong and efficient public sector institutions, a strong and vibrant private …
Hon. Mwebesa calls for removal of Non tariff Barriers to enhance Bilateral Trade between Uganda and Kenya
The Minister for Trade, Industry and Cooperatives, Hon. Francis Mwebesa has called for the removal of Nontariff Barriers that are a hindrance to trade between Uganda and Kenya. He noted that Kenya and Uganda are strong economic partners with both depending on each other as strategic export markets. ‘As much as we talk of the positive trade performance between Uganda and Kenya, notable challenges in terms of Nontariff barriers on trade have been recorded in recent years’, he said. Hon. Mwebesa made the remarks at the opening of the Kenya-Uganda Agribusiness Symposium and Exhibition on Wednesday 8th September 2021 in …
Hon. Gume Fredrick Ngobi Commissions Kigezi Growers Cooperative Unions’ Building in Rukungiri
The Minister of State for Cooperatives, Hon. Gume Ngobi Fredrick, has this morning presided over the commissioning of a commercial building of Kigezi Growers Cooperative Union in Rukungiri Municipality, Rukungiri district. Hon. Gume urged the group to ensure accountability and transparency of Union funds, proper utilization of War Loss Claims compensation, and diversification in other non-traditional crops. The Chairman of Kigezi Cooperative Union, Didas Mugisha, thanked Government through the State Minister for Cooperatives, Hon. Gume Fredrick Ngobi for part compensation of 3 billion shillings the group received recently for property lost during the NRA war. Kigezi Cooperative Union is an …
REGISTRAR OF COOPERATIVES RELEASES LIST ON NEW AUDITORS 2021/2022
The Registrar of cooperatives has released the List of authorized auditors to audit SACCOS for the FY 2021/2022 Download list:External Auditors for Cooperative Societies 2021 2022 …
PRESS RELEASE : KENYA HAS NOT CUT UGANDA’S SUGAR EXPORT QUOTA
I refer to the Article entitled “Kenya cuts Uganda’s sugar export quota by 79 per cent” that was published in The Daily Monitor on 27th August 2021. In the Article, it is claimed that Kenya has cut Uganda’s Sugar Export Quota by 79 percent, from 90,000MT annually to 18,923 MT. The Article is a misrepresentation of facts. And the author did not seek input from the responsible Government institutions before publication. To put the record straight, I wish to point out the following: Uganda’s sugar export to Kenya is governed by two regimes: under the COMESA Kenya Sugar Safeguard, and …
MINISTRY OF TRADE GETS NEW PERMANENT SECRETARY
The Ministry of Trade,Industry and Cooperatives has received a New Permanent Secretary Ms. Geraldine Ssali.Before that, she served as the Deputy managing director of the National Social Security Fund (Uganda) (NSSF Uganda) from 20 March 2011, until 29 October 2017.Ms. Geraldine Ssali takes over from the Ag. Ps Ms.Grace Choda who has held office for the last two years since the unfortunate demise of the late Amb. Julius Onen. She joins the ministry at a time when the ministry is set to among others: Align the Ministry’s Sector Strategic Plan to NRM Manifesto 2021/2026, NDP III and Programme Based Planning …
New Ministers of Trade,Industry and Cooperatives Oriented.
On 3rd and 4th August 2021,the Ministry of Trade,Industry and Cooperatives Departments Agencies and Trusts took the new ministers through the functions,mandates,plans and priorities of the Ministry. During the Meeting,the New Minister of Trade,Industry and Cooperatives Hon. Mwebesa Francis emphasized that it will not be business as usual. He Emphasized that in the undertakings of the Ministry, focus should be on; environmental conservation, poverty alleviation, implementation of the Parish Development Model and promotion and protection of Ugandan manufacturers and traders. He asked that all this must be done with discipline and teamwork. The Meeting also re echoed that the scope …
DESIGN, SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF A SMALL-SCALE CROSS BORDER, MANAGEMENT AND CLEARANCE SYSTEM PR REF NO: MTIC/GLTP/2020-21/00105
BID NOTICE UNDER OPEN BIDDING: 1. The Ministry of Trade Industry and Cooperatives has received funds from World Bank towards the cost of the Great Lakes Trade Facilitation Project, and intends to apply part of the proceeds towards payment under the contract for design, supply and installation of a small-scale Cross Border Traders Clearance and Management System 2. The Entity invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the provision of the above Services. 3. Bidding will be conducted in accordance with the open domestic bidding method contained in the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Act, 2003, and is …
MTIC JOINS THE REST OF THE WORLD TO CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL MSME DAY 2021
oday, Uganda marks the International Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Day under the theme: “IMPACT OF THE COVID19 PANDEMIC AND MEASURES TO SUPPORT SMES RESILENCE IN UGANDA”. On 6th April, 2017, the United Nations General Assembly declared June 27 as International MSME Day; the resolution was adopted in 2017 to recognise the valuable contribution made by small businesses towards sustainable development, in particular, in promoting innovation, creativity and decent work for all. According to the International Council for Small Business (ICSB), formal and informal MSMEs make up over 90% of all firms and account, on average for 70% of …
National Industrial Policy 2020 Launched
Today 4th May 2020,the Ministry of Trade, Industry and cooperatives with support from UNDP launched the National Industrial Policy (2020) and the National Industrial Sector Strategic Plan (FY 2020/21 – FY 2024/2025). It was officially launched by the Prime Minister of Uganda Hon. Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda. In his remarks,the Prime Minister said that Uganda’s quest for industrialization is also fully highlighted in the Vision 2040 and the five-year National Development Plans (NDPs). The third National Development Plan (NDP III) prioritizes industrialization as a key driver for Uganda’s prosperity in line with the Vision 2040.The overall theme of the NDP-III is …
