Uganda Embarks on Historic Policy Review to Fuel MSME Growth and National Competitiveness
KAMPALA – In a landmark move to accelerate Uganda’s journey toward a USD 500 billion economy, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives (MTIC) has officially launched the comprehensive review of two cornerstone policies: the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Policy (2015) and The National Standards & Quality Policy (2012). The launch, which also featured the introduction of the Good Governance Guide for Uganda’s Quality Infrastructure Institutions, was held on Tuesday, 2nd December 2025, at the Four Points by Sheraton Hotel in Kampala. The event was co-hosted by the Global Alliance for Improved Nutrition (GAIN) Uganda, marking a strong partnership for national development. Under …
Gen. Mbadi Calls for the Elimination of Non-Tariff Barriers in EAC Partner States
16 November 2025 The Minister of State for Trade Gen. Wilson Mbasu Mbadi has urged the eight East African Community Partner States to remove all the existing nontariff barriers and allow unhindered trade amongst themselves. Mbadi was speaking during the Uganda Day celebrations at the 25th EAC Micro Small and Medium Enterprise (MSMEs) trade fair at Uhuru Gardens in Nairobi, Kenya. In his remarks, Gen. Mbadi said it is regrettable that EAC Partner States still suffer from non-tariff barriers to trade. The reason why the inter-regional trade in EAC is only 20%, compared to 46% in Southern Africa Development Corporation …
ALLPI Equips Kampala Leather Cluster Cooperative Leaders, to harness Billion-Dollar Markets Through Collective Strength
KAMPALA, Uganda – In a strategic move to unlock the vast potential of Uganda’s leather sector, the Africa Leather and Leather Products Institute (ALLPI), in conjunction with the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives (MTIC), organised a five-day intensive workshop on cluster capacity development. Held at the Eureka Place Hotel in Ntinda, the training equipped leaders of the Kampala Leather Cluster (KLC) with the critical skills needed to transition from operating as isolated artisans to a powerful, unified cooperative capable of penetrating regional and national markets. The closing ceremony underscored the significant opportunity at hand. Mr. Stephen Mbogo Kirya, representing the …
Uganda holds National Workshop on Trade and LDC Graduation, Forging a Resilient Path.
The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives (MTIC), in partnership with the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development, and the United Nations, successfully concluded a landmark two-day National Workshop on Enhancing Trade Resilience. The event, held at Four Points by Sheraton Kampala, served as a critical national platform to align government, private sector, development partners, and civil society on a strategic path for Uganda as it advances towards graduation from the Least Developed Country (LDC) category. The workshop underscored a unified commitment to ensure that Uganda not only meets the criteria for graduation but emerges stronger, more competitive, and …
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. …
Inaugural Regional BUBU Trade Show held in Mbarara City
Mbarara, Uganda – The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives officially launched the first-ever Regional Buy Uganda Build Uganda (BUBU) Trade Show, held at Independence Grounds in Mbarara City. The trade show brought together local producers and manufacturers from Western region including Ankole, Kigezi, Tooro, Bunyoro and the neighbouring areas who showcased their innovations and products produced locally. Other exhibitors included government agencies that facilitate production and trade, and other private sector players. The event was officiated by the State Minister for Trade, Hon. Gen. Wilson Mbasu Mbadi, who urged local producers to prioritize product quality and certification as a …
FUSPro and MTIC Align to Strengthen Uganda’s Beauty Industry
The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives (MTIC) has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening Uganda’s salon and beauty industry through structured policy support, following a stakeholder meeting with the Federation of Uganda Salons and Beauty Professionals (FUSPro). FUSPro, which currently unites over 120,000 professionals and 19,000 salons, presented its progress in skills development, value addition, waste management, and promotion of organic beauty products. The federation operates across 141 districts, impacting a national workforce of 2.13 million, and trains special interest groups including refugees and people with disabilities. The Under Secretary at MTIC, Mr. Deogratius Masagazi urged FUSPro to organize its …
Govt takes the Buy Uganda Build Uganda Campaign to Western Uganda
As part of the implementation of the Buy Uganda Build Uganda policy, the government of Uganda through the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives has organized a campaign to promote locally made products in Western Uganda. The campaign started with the mobilization of local processors, manufacturers and commercial farmers from western Uganda including Tooro, Rwenzori, Kigezi, Ankole and Bunyoro regions with a call to take advantage of Government’s deliberate effort to support local producers and service suppliers with a view of increasing the domestic market share of their products. During the mobilization meetings held between11th to 15th July 2025 in …
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 …
