Prime Minister Launches BUBU
The Rt.Hon.Dr Ruhakana Rugunda the Prime minister of Uganda today the 2nd of March 2017 Launched the BUBU polic, the BUBU implementation strategy and the Framework for the Implementation of BUBU . The main objectives of the policy is to promote the consumption and use of local goods and services, increase the local content in government procurement and create awareness for consumers to buy locally produced goods and services. BUBU is a landmark policy, whose successful implementation will contribute to job and income creation, increase the competitiveness of our products, and consequently reduce our country’s trade deficit. Read: MInisters Speech at …
Launch of Rice Millers Council of Uganda
The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives is pleased and proud to launch the Rice Millers Council of Uganda (RMCU). The council is a private sector-led organization that encompasses the large and small scale millers, the large scale rice growers as well as the representatives of smallholder rice farmers across the country. The council was officially registered on 15 December 2015 and its key objectives are to: 1.Conduct policy advocacy and interface with the Government, Development partners and all other Stakeholders on pertinent issues related to the development of the rice sector in Uganda ü Provide a forum and representation …
Launch of Tobacco Season 2017
On 10th January 2017,the Ministry Launched the 2017 Tobacco season.During the Launch the Permanent secretary MTIC Ambassador Julius Onen handed over certificates to the companies that had been licensed to sponsor growers to produce and market Tobacco in the 2017 season. The Licensed companies are Alliance One Tobacco Leaf Tobacco& Commodities U Ltd Uganda Tobacco Services Ltd Nimatabac U Global Leaf Holdings U Ltd Continental Tobacco U Ltd Read More: Key Conditions for Compliance.pdf Launch of Tobacco Season 2017.pdf …
Statement by Hon. Amelia Kyambadde, Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives on the Current Sugar Situation
The current Sugar stock In 2015 the total sugar production was 418,882 Metric Tonnes and the local consumption was 350,000 Metric Tonnes. The Sugar Manufacturers stated that there is no shortage of sugar, as they produce more because the recovery rate is higher during the dry season. The three big manufacturers alone; Kakira, Kinyara and SCOUL, have a current stock of 7,200 Metric Tonnes against our daily local consumption of between 1,000 – 1,200 Metric Tonnes. They assured the people of Uganda that they have enough sugar in stock to cater for the festive seasons. The current ex-factory sugar price …
Cancellation of the National Chamber of Commerce and Industry Elections
Introduction I have received a number of concerns from different stakeholders on operations of Uganda National Chamber of Commerce and Industry including a petition on the forthcoming elections. Action taken by my Ministry The government has serious security concerns over the planned elections for the Uganda National Chamber of Commerce and Industry scheduled for 16th December 2016. Different stakeholders have expressed fears. The chairperson of the National Chamber of Commerce and Industry, M/S Olive Kigongo in her letter dated 27th October 2016 to H.E. the president has further confirmed these “National Security threats and concerns. Government has therefore decided to …
Ban of Packaging of Alcohol in Sachets
Introduction On 22nd November, 2016, I had a dialogue with the members of Uganda Alcohol Industry Association, who are the major processors and distributors of alcohol in sachets. As much as Government recognises the importance of the alcohol industry in employment creation and contribution of revenue; alcohol has been associated with excessive consumption and abuse by the population especially the youth. Government will ban the packaging of alcohol in sachets effective 30th September, 2017. The Uganda Alcohol Industry Association (UAIA) to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) to certify only alcohol producers …
The Buy Uganda Build Uganda Special Exhibition
The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Co-operatives organized the first ever Buy Uganda Build Uganda Special exhibition in a bid to promote the consumption of locally made products. The special exhibition was organized to showcase Ugandan made products and sensitize Government institutions of the supply capabilities of the Ugandan manufacturing sector. This aims to promote local procurement of the institutions’ supplies in selected subsectors like textile and garments, leather goods, furniture and scholastic/office materials. The exhibition is part of implementation of the Buy Uganda Build Uganda Policy which aims to support the production, purchase, supply and consumption of local goods and services. …
The 7th Annual Trade, Industry and Cooperatives Sector Review Conference
Theme: “Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) the Driving Force to Middle Income Status” Introduction Strong coordination in the development and implementation of Government policies as well as interventions in most sectors including that of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives is critical to achieving the intended Government goals. This is particularly so in Uganda with strategies to develop and nurture private sector competitiveness, and to support the productive sectors of the economy to trade in domestic, regional and international markets. The ultimate objective of the Trade, Industry and Cooperatives Sector is to significantly contribute to wealth and employment creation as well …
The 7th Annual Trade, Industry and Cooperatives Sector Review Conference
Theme: “Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) the Driving Force to Middle Income Status” Introduction Strong coordination in the development and implementation of Government policies as well as interventions in most sectors including that of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives is critical to achieving the intended Government goals. This is particularly so in Uganda with strategies to develop and nurture private sector competitiveness, and to support the productive sectors of the economy to trade in domestic, regional and international markets. The ultimate objective of the Trade, Industry and Cooperatives Sector is to significantly contribute to wealth and employment creation as well …
New National AGOA Strategy to Improve Uganda’s Performance in AGOA
Uganda has embarked on the development of a new strategy in a bid to improve on her performance in AGOA which has remained far below the expectations. The National AGOA Strategy is being developed by the AGOA Secretariat under the supervision of the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives. While meeting the Trade Minister Amelia Kyambadde to brief her about the upcoming AGOA Forum in Washington DC in September 2016, the head of AGOA Secretariat and also Senior Presidential Adviser on AGOA and Trade Ms. Suzan Muhwezi said the development of the strategy is under progress with a draft in …
