NATIONAL TRADE REVIEW CONFERENCE 2025
The Uganda National Trade Review Conference kicked off on 26th March 2025 at Speke Resort, Munyonyo, with the theme:”Towards Trade Competitiveness for achieving the 10-fold growth strategy.” In Attendance are the Minister of Trade Hon. Mwebesa Francis, Minister of State for Trade, Industry and Cooperatives (Industry) Hon. Bahati David, Minister of State for Trade, Industry and Cooperatives (Trade ) Gen. Wilson Mbasu Mbadi, Heads of Diplomatic Missions, Members of Parliament, Permanent Secretaries, The Country Director, Trade Mark Africa, Senior Government Officials, Business Leaders, Members of leading Academic, Research and Civil Society Organizations and members of the press. Find attached the …
VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR THREE (3) REGULAR ESTABLISHED PROFESSIONAL POSITIONS AT COMESA
The Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA) is a regional grouping of 21 African States which have agreed to promote regional integration through trade development and trade facilitation. More information can be obtained from the COMESA website www.comesa.int. Applications are invited from suitably qualified and experienced professionals from COMESA Member States for the following positions: 1. Head of Public Relations and Communications 2. Energy Economist 3 . Transport Expert (Roads) Procedurally, Uganda applicants submit to the Permanent Secretary Ministry of Trade,Industry and Cooperatives Deadline: 11th April 2025 Click here for application form : COMESA-Job-Application-Form Click here for details>> …
Message by Mrs. Geraldine Ssali, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives on the 59th Independence Anniversary
“With Uganda making 59 years after our political independence, we still have a lot of opportunities to grow into Full economic independence. The main game changers will be value addition under commercialised agribusiness, industry and tourism! We must not lose vision and focus on these if we are to build the Uganda we dream about.” Happy independence …
MINISTRY OF TRADE INDUSTRY AND COOPERATIVES 59TH INDEPENDENCE DAY MESSAGE -HON. NTABAZI HARRIET
Message by Hon. Ntabazi Harriet, Minister of State for Trade on the 59th Independence Anniversary Productive trade is a key factor in securing the future of Ugandans because it contributes to the economic growth of the country. Uganda is a member of several trading blocs such as the East African Community (EAC) and Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA). However, this market is not sufficient to absorb the country’s products, hence, the need for market expansion. In this regard, my Ministry has put in place strategies to improve trade development in the country. These include but are not …
Message by Hon. Gume Fredrick Ngobi, Minister of State for Cooperatives on the 59th Independence Anniversary
Fellow countrymen, the cooperatives have the potential of increasing production, productivity and value addition, therefore, they are critical for Uganda’s transformation towards an inclusive middle-income economy. To this end, we are trying to diversify the cooperatives portfolio as they grow because it is a key hedge against product specific risks and it also widens their economic base. We are aware that the cooperatives are autonomous associations of persons united voluntarily to meet common economic, social and cultural needs and aspirations through a jointly owned and democratically controlled enterprise. They have a potentially strong role in reducing poverty and social exclusion …
MINISTRY OF TRADE INDUSTRY AND COOPERATIVES 59TH INDEPENDENCE DAY MESSAGE -HON. BAHATI DAVID
Transformation of Uganda’s economy through industrialization is one of the fundamental goals of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Government. The pursuit of this strategic direction has not been by accident but rather as a result of intensive analysis of the problems facing the Country, as well as the opportunities that surround us. Our approach to industrialize Uganda has been steadfast and anchored on addressing the ten ‘Strategic Bottlenecks’ that H.E the President has regularly informed us about. Industrial development is a participatory process that involves the participation of government, civil society, the private sector and the citizens in general. It …
MINISTRY OF TRADE INDUSTRY AND COOPERATIVES INDEPENDENCE MESSAGE -HON. MWEBESA FRANCIS
Message by Hon. Mwebesa Francis, Minister for Trade, Industry and Cooperatives on the 59th Independence Anniversary The Trade, Industry and Cooperatives Sector is focused on realising sustainable cooperatives, competitive trade and world class industrial products and services. The Sector is very critical in the realization of Uganda’s Vision 2040 of a transformed Ugandan society from a peasant to a modern and prosperous country. Securing our future comes with responsibilities, commitment and hard work. My focus as the Minister responsible for this Sector is to see traders and industrialists transform into a middle-income class; and to work towards transforming the mindset …
Hon.Bahati calls for increased participation of Africa in global trade
The Minister of State for Industry, Hon. David Bahati has called for increased participation of African countries in global trade if prosperity for all is to be achieved. Bahati noted that the current global trade of over $18 trillion Africa contribution is less than 3% while intra Africa trade is less than 16% compared to intra EU trade 67%, North America 58% and Latin America 20%. The Minister made the remarks at the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD15), where he delivered Uganda’s Statement on Wednesday 6th October 2021 on the topic; “Reshaping Global and Regional Value Chains”. …
Uganda holds National Consultative Dialogue to set the Agenda for the UN Conference on Trade and Development
Uganda has held its National Consultative Dialogue to set the development agenda for the 15th Session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD). The Dialogue was held on Tuesday 28th September 2021at Protea Hotel, Kampala under the theme: “Enhancing Public and Private Investments in Uganda to build resilient Value Chains for enhanced access to international markets”. The objectives of the dialogue was to discuss the national position on the UNCTAD agenda for 2021-2025. The Dialogue was organized by the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives in partnership with the Office of the UN Resident Coordinator and United …
Hon. Mwebesa pledges support to the Private Sector
The Minister for Trade, Industry and Cooperatives, Francis Mwebesa has said he will work with the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development and National Planning Authority to strengthen the Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU). He noted that since Uganda is a private sector led economy, then it is critical in driving Uganda to a middle income status in line with Uganda Vision 2040 and the NRM Manifesto. Mr. Mwebesa said his key agenda as the Minister for Trade, Industry and Cooperatives is to build a middle income class of traders and industrialists. Hon. Mwebesa made the remarks on Friday …
