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 …
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS FOR PRE-QUALIFICATION TO OFFER EXTERNAL AUDIT SERVICES TO COOPERATIVE SOCIETIES FOR THE YEARS 2026-2028
Pursuant to Section 26 and Section 74 of Cooperative Societies Act, CAP 107, the Registrar of Cooperative Societies invites Audit firms/Auditors interested in offering External audit services to Cooperative Societies to submit their profiles for prequalification. Applications should be submitted to the office of the Registrar of Cooperative Societies at Farmers’ House, Ground floor, not later than 30th November, 2025 at 5.00pm. Applications should contain but not limited to the following; 1. A letter of intent expressing interest to provide audit services 2. A valid Certificate of Practice issued by ICPAU 3. Company profile including relevant experience and staffing levels …
Trade Minister Gen. Mbadi moves to address trade barriers and Enhance Uganda–DRC Trade
The Minister of State for Trade Gen. Wilson Mbasu Mbadi is set to meet his counterpart in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to resolve the outstanding barriers that are hindering the smooth flow of goods and persons between the two countries. Gen. Mbadi made this pronouncement during his one week working tour of seven border posts in Rwenzori region and West Nile to assess trade facilitation at the border posts, revenue performance, and operational challenges along Uganda’s frontiers with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and South Sudan. In Rwenzori region, Gen. Mbadi visited Mpondwe in Kasese district and …
OPENING REMARKS BY THE STATE MINISTER FOR COOPERATIVES
29TH AUGUST 2025 THE HAND-OVER CEREMONY OF MOTOR BIKES FOR LOCAL GOVERNMENT COMMERCIAL OFFICERS I would like to welcome you all to the Hand-over Ceremony of motor bikes for Commercial officers in the Local Governments by Simba Automotives to my Ministry. The Budget strategy for the FY 2024/25 emphasised the Effective Implementation of the Parish Development Model, whose effective implementation required that frontline service providers, which include the Local Government/City commercial officers, are adequately facilitated to support implementation of the PDM, Emyooga among other programmes. In this regard, Government, through the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives, procured strong Motorcycles …
Uganda and Kenya Move to Remove all Trade Barriers, Ease Border Congestion
Uganda and Kenya have agreed to eliminate all existing tariff and non-tariff barriers hindering cross-border trade between the two countries. This was during the bilateral Ministerial Meeting between Hon. Gen. Wilson Mbasu Mbadi, Uganda’s Minister of State for Trade, and HE. Lee Kinyanjui, Kenya’s Cabinet Secretary for Investments, Trade, and Industry, that took place from 29th to 30th of August 2025. During the meeting the ministers directed that all products originating between Kenya and Uganda to be treated as transfers and not imports. They committed themselves to fully implement all trade related commitments under the EAC treaty and protocols “We …
KEYNOTE ADDRESS MINISTER OF STATE FOR TRADE – GENERAL WILSON MBASU MBADI
Unlocking Uganda’s Agricultural Potential: Opportunities for UK-Uganda Collaboration. Your Excellency, Lisa Chesney, British High Commissioner to Uganda Maj. Gen. David Kasura Kyomukama – Permanent Secretary, MAAIF UK Business Community Present Chief Executive Officers Government Officials Present The Business Fraternity Distinguished Guests, Ladies and Gentlemen. It is an honor to address this esteemed gathering of policymakers, business leaders, and experts in the agricultural and export sectors. Today, we gather to explore opportunities for collaboration between the UK and Uganda in the agricultural sector, a vital sector that holds immense potential for economic growth and development in Uganda. Uganda’s agricultural sector is …
MEDIA STATEMENT BY THE MINISTER OF TRADE, INDUSTRY AND COOPERATIVES ON THE UPCOMING: WORLD ACCREDITATION DAY CELEBRATIONS 2025
Ladies and Gentlemen, A very good morning to you. I am honored to address you today on the eve of the commemoration of the World Accreditation Day 2025 in Uganda. The World Accreditation Day (WAD) is a global initiative established by the International Laboratory Accreditation Cooperation (ILAC) and International Accreditation Forum (IAF), to raise awareness on the importance of accreditation amongst all relevant stakeholders. The day is celebrated in over 100 economies worldwide, represented by more than 100 accreditation bodies with the purpose of promoting accreditation. This year, the World Accreditation Day shall be commemorated around the theme; Accreditation: Empowering …
Invest in quality packaging and make Ugandan products competitive in the market – Gen. Wilson Mbasu Mbadi
The Minister of State for Trade Hon. Gen. Wilson Mbasu Mbadi has urged local manufacturers and producers to prioritize quality branding and packaging to effectively position themselves in the competitive market both domestically and internationally. Mbadi was officiating at the closing ceremony of the 3 days’ masterclass training in packaging technology organized by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives in partnership with the Institute of Packaging Partners of Uganda (IPPU) and the World Packaging Organisation, supported by the International Trade Center and the United Nations Industrial Development Organisation (UNIDO). In his remarks, Gen. Mbadi noted that good packaging is …
Uganda Hosts Global Packaging Masterclass to Boost Trade Competitiveness
Uganda joins a select group of seven countries globally—and only three in Africa—to host the prestigious World Packaging Organization (WPO) Masterclass in Packaging Technology. The three-day training runs from August 5th to 7th, 2025, at Protea Hotel Kampala. The training is organized by the Institute for Packaging Partners of Uganda (IPPU) in partnership with and Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives, and funded by the World Packaging Organisation (WPO) Officiating the opening ceremony, Hon. Francis Mwebesa, Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives, underscored the strategic importance of quality packaging in enabling product protection, market access, shelf-life extension, and export competitiveness. …
