Category: Trade

The Ministers of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives Hon. Francis Mwebesa and Hon. Harriet Ntabazi together with the Permanent Secretary, Ms. Geraldine Ssali accompanied H.E Yoweri Kaguta for a 3-day State Visit to Algiers at the invitation of H.E Abdelmadjid Tebboune. A number of memoranda of understanding between various sectors from the two countries were signed and the first ever business forum between Algeria and Uganda will be held. The two countries have strong regional, continental & international cooperation especially through regional and international organizations such as the African Union (AU), the African Continental Free Trade Area (AFCFTA) and the United …

The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives participated in business summit that was organized jointly by the Government of Uganda and the Republic of South Africa, under the theme “Boosting Trade and Investment Relations Between South Africa and Uganda”. The summit provided a platform for the business community and government agencies to identify existing and emerging business and investment opportunities. The Summit’s main objective was to provide a platform for the private sector, government and business regulatory agencies to freely exchange ideas and information on how to facilitate investment and identifying existing and emerging investment opportunities for Uganda. The Summit …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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. …

The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives held the BUBU Expo 2022 at the Kololo Ceremonial grounds.The Expo ran for 3 days from 6th to 8th May under the theme,”Changing mindsets and building awareness about BUBU brands.” The expo brought about different MDAs, Industrialists, MSMEs who exhibited Ugandan products. There was an awards gala on the final day where different companies won the wards as follows; 1. H.E Y.K. Museveni – BUBU Patriot 2. Cable Corporation Limited – Quality BUBU Cable and Conductor 3. Rene Industries Limited – Quality BUBU Pharmaceuticals 4. Manyondo Engineering works – Quality BUBU Furniture 5. …