Trade Minister Roots for Trade Expansion And Industrial Skills Training in Dialogue With China
In a strategic move to boost economic ties between Uganda and China, the Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives Hon. Francis Mwebesa held a dialogue with a delegation from the Chinese Embassy in Uganda with emphasis on strengthening trade, improving quality standards, and enhancing technical capacity in Uganda’s industrial sector. Minister Mwebesa hosted the Chinese delegation led by Deputy Chinese Ambassador to Uganda Fan Xuechang at his office in Kampala. He highlighted the vital role China plays in Uganda’s trade landscape. He lauded China’s support in scholarships and training programs that have upskilled Ugandan professionals and boosted industrial performance. Mwebesa …
Uganda partners with COMESA to Fast Track implementation of the Competition and Consumer Protection Laws
The Government of Uganda through the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives has today signed a framework agreement with the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) Competition Commission to strengthen their collaboration in the implementation and enforcement of the Competition and Consumer Protection laws. The Government of Uganda enacted the Competition Act 2024, and is currently working on a Bill that will establish the Consumer Protection Act. The two laws are intended to ensure fair competition among businesses, safeguard consumer rights, establish redress mechanisms in case of unfair treatment, promote innovation among others. Speaking during the signing of …
