Bilateral meeting between H.E President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni of Uganda and Tanzanian President, Dr. John Joseph Pombe Magufuli
Minister of Trade, Industry, and Cooperative Hon. Amelia Kyambade and the Hon. Minister of Agriculture Japeth Hasunga with Sugar Bord Tanzania and other Tanzanian delegates had a chance to visit different sugar factories around the county for future business relations between the two countries and lay a foundation for the EAC Community and AfCFTA. Uganda is the biggest sugar producer in the EAC with production currently being 550,000tons, consumption at 360,000 tons and 150,000 tons available for export; with Kenya being Uganda’s biggest consumer. The two-day sugar factory visit proved Uganda has good sugar production, surplus and is able to …
Hon. Minister Amelia Kyambadde meeting with the EU Ambassador to Uganda Mr. Attilio Pacifici
Hon.Minister Amelia Kyambadde meeting with the EU Ambassador to Uganda Mr. Attilio Pacifici on the forthcoming Uganda-EU Bussiness forum in Kampala in March 2020. …
Hon. Amelia Kyambadde Minister of Trade Industry and Cooperatives officially opened the 2020/2021 – 2024/2025 Uganda National Bureau of Standards Strategic Plan Workshop
The main activity of the bureau; Development and promotion of standards, certification of products and services, market surveillance operation with over 3,600 standards, both local and international. The bureau has registered remarkable achievements in the recent past; budget increment from UGX 20b in FY 2025/16 to now 68.9b in FY 2019/20 and staffing, from 252 to now 429. She advised the bureau to make this strategic plan user-friendly especially to the common person through; Increased retooling and skilling of UNBS staff. Decentralization of its services to bring it nearer to the people especially MSMEs. Ensuring timely and cost-effective services. Enhance …
Hon Amelia Kyambadde, Minister of Trade, Industry, and Cooperatives commissioned the Hwan Sung factory
On 14th February, Hon Amelia Kyambadde, Minister of Trade, Industry, and Cooperatives commissioned the Hwan Sung factory that produces Polystyrene foam trays for packaging fruits, fish and meats, etc in Kyambogo. This kind of factory is the first of its kind as such trays were imported from Dubai and China. As farmers invest in agriculture, the demand for the packaging industry and supermarket business have hence culminated in the growth of the packaging items, which also support the BUBU policy. Jason Suh, MD of Hwan sung said the Polystyrene factory has been in operation since December last year with a …
H.E the Vice President of South Sudan James Wani Igga and Hon. Minister of Trade, Industry, and Cooperatives Amelia Kyambadde officially opened the Nimule Border in the Republic of South Sudan
On 6th February H.E the Vice President of South Sudan James Wani Igga and Hon. Minister of Trade, Industry, and Cooperatives Amelia Kyambadde officially opened the Nimule Border in the Republic of South Sudan. With South Sudan being a key market for Uganda’s exports accounting for USD 239.2 million in 2016, 299.3 million in 2017 and 355.9 million is 2018 and the bulk of trade between the two countries is conducted through these borders; the two Governments have prioritized setting up One-Stop Border Posts (OSBP) here at Nimule in South Sudan side, and at Elegu on the Ugandan side. Non-Tariff …
CANCELLATION OF A WORKS TENDER PROCEDURE
Construction of Commercial Buildings, Warehouses, Border Market and Related Facilities at Border Export Zone Sites Publication Reference: MTIC/ NAO/COMESA/ RIIP II/BEZ/CONS Date of Publication: 17th June 2019 Programme Title: Regional Integration Implementation Program II (RIIP II) Contracting Authority: Ministry of Trade Industry and Cooperatives Reason for Cancellation:The tender procedure has been unsuccessful, that is, no qualitatively suitable tender was received. Download notice: RIIP II cancellation of a works tender procedure …
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR NINE (9) PROFESSIONAL POSTS OF THE COMESA COMPETITION COMMISSION
The COMESA Competition Commission (“the Commission”) is a regional body corporate established under Article 6 of the COMESA Competition Regulations (“the Regulations”) promulgated under Article 55 of the COMESA Treaty. The Commission is responsible for promoting competition and enhancing the welfare of consumers in the Common Market. The main functions of the Commission are to monitor markets and investigate anti-competitive business practices, control mergers and other forms of acquisitions in the Common Market and mediate disputes between the Member States concerning anti-competitive conduct. The Commission commenced its operations on 14th January, 2013 and is located in Lilongwe, Malawi. More information can …
Inaugural Summit of Contractors and Service Providers Takes Place in Serena
The Ministry of Trade Industry and Cooperatives has organized the first inaugural summit of contractors and Service providers from 12th to 13th November 2019 at Serena Hotel Kampala. The summit has been organized in partnership with Beautiful Partners and Uganda Contractors and Service providers Association. This contractors’ summit has been organized in line with the BUBU Policy Guiding principles under partnership with the private sector. It creates awareness about local sourcing of procurement and adherence to quality, standards and competitiveness. In her remarks,the Minister of MTIC Hon. Amelia Kyambadde said the Ministry has been in touch with local contractors and …
Tax Payers’ Appreciation Week 2019
The Minister of Trade Industry and Co-Operatives Hon. Amelia Kyambadde officially opened the Tax payers’ appreciation Week 2019 taking place at the Kololo Independence ground. She thanked the URA for its excellent performance last Financial Year 2018-2019.She said this is a reflection of the effort invested in improving the Tax administration measures to reduce on leakages in revenue collection. She went ahead to thank the SME’s for immensly contributing to the growth of the economy. The Minister Appealed to URA Management to consider tax exemption on start-up businesses especially those on agri-business value chain; She also asked that they consider Presumptive …
10th Annual Sector Review
The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives held its 10th Annual Sector Review of the under the theme; “Sustainable Industrialisation for Job Creation and Export Growth” The review attracted participants from different MDAs, Private Sectors and MSMEs. The Minister gave an overview of the performance of the sector, the achievements, challenges and plans. Mr Bitature Patrick the Chairman Private Sector Foundation gave a keynote address. A panel was also constituted to discuss about the sector. BUBU SMEs had a chance to exhibit their products. At the end of the conference the participants resolved to; Fast-track the Industrial Policy and Strategy. …
