Category: General News

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives won the recently concluded 2019 Digital Impact Awards Africa in the Commendation for Trade Digitization category.The winning system is the Uganda Trade Information Portal; Thank you all for voting ugandatrades.go.ug. As a Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives, we re-echo our commitment to making make trade easy. #Uganda trades#MakingMorePossible #IncludeEveryOne #DIAA #ugandatrades.go.ug …

The Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives Hon. Amelia Kyambadde is attending the 3rd Trade and Business Facilitation Symposium (TBFS) from 12 th – 14 th August in Mombasa. The objective of this symposium is to provide a platform for Government Officials and Stakeholders involved in the import and export business value chain to exchange views on the existing and emerging challenges, as well as formulate proposals and strategies in charting a way forward. The symposium aims to; Strengthen cooperation; and enhance coordination and partnerships among stakeholders in the trade value chain in addressing common challenges. Support the business community …

Uganda is privileged to host the Hon. Netumbo Nabdi-Ndaitwah Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of Nambia and vice President of the South West Africa People’s Organisation (SWAPO). She is leading a delegation of 11 persons on a four day visit with a focus on enhancing the bilateral relations between Uganda and Namibia. During her visit, she met H.E the President, the Prime Minister, Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives. The Republic of Namibia is an economy with a 2.5 million population, GDP Growth Rate averaged at …

We have learnt with deep sorrow the untimely death of Mr. Amirali Karmal (Mukwano). The nation has lost a diligent business leader who contributed immensely to the development of Uganda. He initiated various Companies, including Mukwano Group of Companies. The late Amirali has been a leading entrepreneur who sustainably managed his business. He strongly advocated for empowering locals with inputs, especially in the tea and sunflower sub-sectors. The late Amirali believed in value addition as the best way to sustain and grow the economy and he loved Uganda where he left a legacy. On behalf of the Ministry of Trade, Industry …

Uganda is one of the beneficiary Countries of AGOA that was enacted on 18th May, 2000 as Public Law 106 of the 200th Congress and it was in June 2015 extended for another ten (10) years to 2025 and thus we have the opportunity to fully exploit this preferential market. AGOA provides duty free quota free access to the US for sub-Saharan Africa for up to 6500 product lines under the US generalized system of preferences program. By 2004, Uganda had already exported the following Ugandan products to the American market; Textile and apparel products, home decor, crafts, shea butter …