Permanent Secretary and Officers from MTIC Visit to the British High Commission
The Permanent Secretary and officers from Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives paid a courtesy call to the British High Commissioner Kate Airey in Kampala. Discussions on how to strengthen trade relations between Uganda and UK. UK is one of Uganda’s trading partners. The top 5 goods imported to the UK from Uganda in the four quarters to the end of Q3 2022 were: 05 – Vegetables & fruit (£6.7 million), 07 – Coffee, tea, cocoa (£3.2 million), 29 – Other crude animal & vegetable materials (£1.4 million), 22 – Oil-seeds & oleaginous fruits (£700 thousand), 9 – Unspecified goods …
Delegates from Korea pay a courtesy call to the Ministry
Delegation from Korea headed by Mr Kim Yunil, Secretary to the President of Korea for Future policy paid a courtesy call to the Ministry. They were received by Hon. Francis Mwebesa, Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives and Ms. Geraldine Ssali the Permanent Secretary to the Ministry. Discussion were about the world Expo 2030 in Busan City and the upcoming Korean – African Leaders Summit 2024. …
Visit to the Kawumu Tannery factory
The Ministry staff led by the Comissioner BDQA Dr Joshua Mutambi accompanied a COMESA delegation for incredible visit to the Kawumu Tannery, a government owned state-of-the-art leather factory in Kawumu village, Luweero district. Kawumu Tannery was established with the following objectives which include adding value to leather, substituting the importation of leather products into the country and to promote exports of leather products.The craftsmanship and attention to detail of the workers was truly impressive. The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives is so proud to support and promote the leather industry in our region. The delegation full of experts in …
STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS SUPPLEMENT External Trade (Restriction of Importation and Exportation of Goods) Order, 2022.
Under sections 3 and 4 of the External Trade Act, Cap.88), In exercise of the powers conferred to the Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives, The Minister may from time to time by statutory order prohibit the import of any class of goods without a licence granted under this section. Restriction on certain imports. (i) No licence shall be granted by the Minister for the import of any import restricted goods if in his or her opinion the import of the goods would or would be likely to prejudice any agreement or arrangement in respect of external or internal trade …
DTIS UPDATE STUDY 2021
Background a) The Diagnostic Trade Integration Study (DTIS) is a country specific evidence-based trade analytical work that helps countries identify priorities to guide their trade agendas, reveal constraints to trade integration and advise on key action areas. b) Uganda’s first DTIS was carried out in 2005, validated by stakeholders and adopted by Cabinet in 2007. Implementation of the action matrix for the first DTIS resulted in the formulation of the first National Trade Sector Development Plan (NDP) 2011-2015 and greatly informed the development of the trade chapter in the first National Development Plan (NDP)-2010/11-2014/15. c) The DTIS was revised in …
The UMA 28th Uganda International Trade Fair 2022
The Uganda Manufacturers Association held its 28th Uganda International Trade Fair, the first in two years, following the outbreak of Covid-19 pandemic in 2020. The UMA 28th Uganda International Trade Fair started on 3rd to 10th October 2022 under the theme, “Business recovery by harnessing local sourcing and deepening value chains integration” at UMA Show Grounds. The Trade Fair attracts local and international manufacturers, traders, distributors from all sectors of the economy; with an average of 300,000 visitors. The public awareness of the exhibitors arising out of their participation has resulted in the growth of numerous brands and companies that …
The Ministry receives support for Uganda Accreditation Services from Development Partners.
The Ministry is in the process of implementing the National Accreditation Services. The key activities to implement the National accreditation systems include; i. Development of the management system documentation to operationalize provision of accreditation of conformity assessment system. ii. Development, registration and gazette of the Uganda National Accreditation Services (UGANAS) Logo. iii. Development and registration of the UGANAS website. iv. Awareness creation on accreditation to the public about the importance and benefits of accreditation in supporting market access, technology adaptation, efficiency in manufacturing process, research and innovation. The Ministry has received the following support from Development Partners as below; JOINT …
Inauguration of the 9th National Standards Council.
The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives and Uganda National Bureau of Standards inaugurated the 9th National Standards Council. The Permanent Secretary, Ms. Geraldine Ssali, urged the new council members to work on subsidizing the cost of standardization so that the quality of our local products can be enhanced to facilitate market access. Subsidizing the cost of certification is inline with government’s effort on Imports Substitution and Exports Promotion. It will encourage local Production, Processing and Value Addition and (BUBU) Buy Uganda Build Uganda The National Standards Council is comprised of the following members; 1 Mr. Charles Musekuura Chaiperson 2 …
Uganda deploys commercial attaché to Ankara Turkey.
Uganda has deployed Mr. Latim Nyeko as a commercial attaché to Uganda’s Mission in Ankara Turkey. During the briefing meeting with Ambassador Nusura Tiperu & officials from Ministry of Foreign Affairs, we discussed the need for a positive Trade balance between the two countries among others.The need for commercial attaches/commercial officers at Ugandas Missions abroad has been severally reechoed by H.E. the President and he has provided a broader perspective, conceptual clarity and strategic interventions on commercial diplomacy. The major agricultural products that Uganda can take advantage while trading with Turkey include cotton, sunflower seeds or cotton oil, soya beans …
Uganda- Somalia Investment and Business Summit
The Republic of Uganda and the government of the Federal Republic of Somalia signed a Memorandum of Understanding for Bilateral Cooperation at the concluded Uganda-Somalia Investment and Business Summit held in Kampala, Munyonyo. In the MOU, the Republic of Uganda and the Federal Republic of Somalia committed to jointly & individually undertake measures aimed at improving bilateral trade relations & flows between them with specific interest in agricultural products. Products under this cooperation include : Agricultural products like coffee,Avacado,Pineapples,Sugar,Frankisence,Arabic gum and Sesame oil.Also included are Marine /Sea foods,Animal products,industrial products and services. …
