MINISTRY OF TRADE GETS NEW PERMANENT SECRETARY
The Ministry of Trade,Industry and Cooperatives has received a New Permanent Secretary Ms. Geraldine Ssali.Before that, she served as the Deputy managing director of the National Social Security Fund (Uganda) (NSSF Uganda) from 20 March 2011, until 29 October 2017.Ms. Geraldine Ssali takes over from the Ag. Ps Ms.Grace Choda who has held office for the last two years since the unfortunate demise of the late Amb. Julius Onen. She joins the ministry at a time when the ministry is set to among others: Align the Ministry’s Sector Strategic Plan to NRM Manifesto 2021/2026, NDP III and Programme Based Planning …
New Ministers of Trade,Industry and Cooperatives Oriented.
On 3rd and 4th August 2021,the Ministry of Trade,Industry and Cooperatives Departments Agencies and Trusts took the new ministers through the functions,mandates,plans and priorities of the Ministry. During the Meeting,the New Minister of Trade,Industry and Cooperatives Hon. Mwebesa Francis emphasized that it will not be business as usual. He Emphasized that in the undertakings of the Ministry, focus should be on; environmental conservation, poverty alleviation, implementation of the Parish Development Model and promotion and protection of Ugandan manufacturers and traders. He asked that all this must be done with discipline and teamwork. The Meeting also re echoed that the scope …
DESIGN, SUPPLY AND INSTALLATION OF A SMALL-SCALE CROSS BORDER, MANAGEMENT AND CLEARANCE SYSTEM PR REF NO: MTIC/GLTP/2020-21/00105
BID NOTICE UNDER OPEN BIDDING: 1. The Ministry of Trade Industry and Cooperatives has received funds from World Bank towards the cost of the Great Lakes Trade Facilitation Project, and intends to apply part of the proceeds towards payment under the contract for design, supply and installation of a small-scale Cross Border Traders Clearance and Management System 2. The Entity invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the provision of the above Services. 3. Bidding will be conducted in accordance with the open domestic bidding method contained in the Public Procurement and Disposal of Public Assets Act, 2003, and is …
MTIC JOINS THE REST OF THE WORLD TO CELEBRATES INTERNATIONAL MSME DAY 2021
oday, Uganda marks the International Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Day under the theme: “IMPACT OF THE COVID19 PANDEMIC AND MEASURES TO SUPPORT SMES RESILENCE IN UGANDA”. On 6th April, 2017, the United Nations General Assembly declared June 27 as International MSME Day; the resolution was adopted in 2017 to recognise the valuable contribution made by small businesses towards sustainable development, in particular, in promoting innovation, creativity and decent work for all. According to the International Council for Small Business (ICSB), formal and informal MSMEs make up over 90% of all firms and account, on average for 70% of …
National Industrial Policy 2020 Launched
Today 4th May 2020,the Ministry of Trade, Industry and cooperatives with support from UNDP launched the National Industrial Policy (2020) and the National Industrial Sector Strategic Plan (FY 2020/21 – FY 2024/2025). It was officially launched by the Prime Minister of Uganda Hon. Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda. In his remarks,the Prime Minister said that Uganda’s quest for industrialization is also fully highlighted in the Vision 2040 and the five-year National Development Plans (NDPs). The third National Development Plan (NDP III) prioritizes industrialization as a key driver for Uganda’s prosperity in line with the Vision 2040.The overall theme of the NDP-III is …
Launch of the National Industrial Policy
The Launch of the National Industrial Policy is set for 4th May 20121.The Rt. Hon.Dr. Ruhakana Rugunda the Prime Minister of Uganda will officiate the Launch. …
REST IN PEACE KASULE ABDUL
The Ministry woke up to thesad news of the passing on of the Ag. Commissioner Internal Trade Mr. Abdul Kasule on 2nd May 2021. Mr. Kasule was involved in a car accident that claimed his life. He will be laid to rest today 3rd May 20121 2:00pm at his home in Sanga,Matugga. Mr. Kasule has been heading the Internal Trade department since the retirement of Mr. Agaba Raymond.Staff at the Ministry have Eulogized Mr.Kasule as a humble but great leader who took his work seriously and did it with diligence.Mr. Kasule worked at the Uganda Investment Authority before joining the …
UGANDA-KENYA BILATERAL TALKS ON TRADE MATTERS KICKS OFF
Talks between Uganda and Kenya on trade matters commenced on Monday 12 April 2021 with an opening ceremony held at Uganda’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs offices. The Kenyan Delegation is in Uganda for a Sugar Verification Mission scheduled from 11-17 April 2021 but will discuss other trade related matters. The Kenyan Delegation is led by the Principal Secretary, Ministry of Industrialization, Trade and Enterprise Development, Johnson Weru while Uganda’s Delegation is led by the Acting Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives, Grace Adong Choda. In her opening remarks, Uganda’s Head of Delegation, Ms. Grace Adong Choda highlighted the …
The Uganda Trade Information Portal
Have you been to the Uganda Trade Portal, www.ugandatrades.go.ug? The Uganda Trade Portal is a one stop center for information required for Import,Export and Transit of goods. The portal guides you on which licences you’ll need, where to go, who to see, what documents are needed,costs to pay, law that justifies the step and where to complain in case of any problem. For example, if you are a trader wishing to export coffee or Fish, you’ll select export and you’ll see all the steps to follow. No more middle men. No more hidden costs, No unnecessary delays! Uganda Trade Portal …
THE GROUND BREAKING CEREMONY OF THE CONSTRUCTION OF MPONDWE BORDER EXPORT ZONE AND THE ONE STOP BORDER POST
Today,the Minister of Trade Hon. Amelia Kyambadde officiated a delightful ground breaking ceremony for the construction of a Border Export Zone and a One Stop Border Post (OSBP) at Mpondwe. In attendance was the Minister of Works and Transport Hon.Edward Katumba Wamala,Mayor Mpondwe Town Council, Kasese,Resident District Commissioner, officials from URA,World Bank officials,Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives officials and Traders from Mpondwe. This development is funded by the World Bank through Great Lakes Trade Facilitation Project. The Project Development Objective is to facilitate cross-border trade by increasing the capacity for commerce and reducing the costs faced by traders, especially …
