Uganda and Kenya Hold Talks to Harmonise Trade Between the Two Countries
The two ministers of Trade and Industry from Uganda (Hon. Amelia Kyambadde) and Kenya (Hon. Adnan Mohammed) have held talks to iron out some of the key issues affecting trade between the two countries. The bilateral meeting took place on the sideways of the ongoing fourteenth Session of the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD 14) in Nairobi, Kenya. Hon. Kyambadde raised three issues including the signing of the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPAs), the Uchumi case in which Ugandan suppliers and workers are demanding for their payments and the Cipla Quality Chemicals Ltd case where Uganda is lobbying …
Uganda Calls for Increased Intra-LDCs Trade at UNCTAD 14
Uganda has called for improved trade amongst the Least Developed Countries (LDCs) saying it is the only way LDCs will be able to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals (SGDs) by 2030. Delivering her statement during a general debate on how to achieve the Agenda 2030 at the ongoing 14th United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD 14) in Nairobi, Kenya, the head of Uganda’s delegation and Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives Hon. Amelia Kyambadde said there is need and urgency to improve the infrastructural inter-connectivity amongst LDCs in order to address the low level of intra trade among …
UNCTAD 2016; Uganda Ready to Achieve the SDGs by 2030
The Vice President Edward Kiwanuka Sekandi has expressed Uganda’s commitment in achieving the Sustainable Development Goals by the year 2030. Sekandi represented H.E the President of the Republic of Uganda during the World Leaders Forum at the ongoing UNCTAD 14 Conference in Nairobi, Kenya. In a forum chaired by Kenyan President Uhuru Kenyatta, Heads of State, UN Agencies and delegates from the 194 UNCTAD member ccuntries exchanged views on how they are going to achieve the Vision 2030 of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) that were set in 2015. Sekandi said if Least Developed Countries (LDCS) like Uganda are to …
Statement on Status of Ugandan Traders in South Sudan
The Minister Of Trade Industry and Cooperatives held a media briefing at Media center on the Status of Ugandan Traders in Southern Sudan on 12th July 2016:As you are all aware, there has been renewed fighting in Juba, the capital of South Sudan.Ugandans have been advised to stay indoors and those near the Ugandan embassy advised to move within the embassy territory.Meanwhile Government advises the Ugandan Business community to explore other market opportunities created through regional integration especially in EAC and COMESA in the wake of conflicts in South Sudan. Background South Sudan became Uganda’s leading export destination in 2008 …
Ministers at MTIC Start New Term of Office
The Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives Hon. Amelia Kyambadde officially launched her new term of office as Senior Minister and that of Hon. Minister’s of State for the period 2016 to 2021. This was during a handover ceremony for Ministers that took place in the Ministry Boardroom on Friday July 8th, 2016. During the ceremony, Hon. Kyambadde also briefed the top management of the Ministry that included heads of departments and Executive Directors of agencies affiliated to the Ministry, the achievements and challenges of the period 2011 to 2016. In her remarks, Hon. Kyambadde outlined some of the key …
Trade Minister meets US Ambassador over AGOA, as Uganda Prepares for a Review of the Programme
The Minister of Trade, Industry and Co-operatives, Hon. Amelia Kyambadde has met with the US Ambassador to Uganda, H.E Deborah R. Malac to discuss the progress of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) program in Uganda, as Uganda prepares for the AGOA review. Uganda is due for an annual review of its performance in AGOA. The review is conducted by the U.S to assess the performance of programs in all countries around the world. This review goes to inform on how investments and sanctions can be administered generally. Uganda is one of the beneficiaries of AGOA, which was …
94th ICA/ 22nd U.N International Day of Cooperatives
Uganda joined the rest of the world on Saturday July 2nd, 2016 to commemorate the 94thInternational Day of cooperatives/ 22nd United Nations Day of Cooperatives. The theme for the year 2016 is “Cooperatives: The power to act for a sustainable future”. The celebrations were held at Butalangu Town Council Grounds in Nakaseke district and H.E the president of Uganda was the Chief Guest. The celebrations were hosted by Uganda Meat Producers Cooperatives Union and at the same event the president commissioned the construction of a modern abattoir that is going to be built at Butalangu. In his speech, the president congratulated the …
Hon. Amelia Kyambadde Meets Italian Ambassador
Uganda is sending a delegation of business persons to Italy as one of the initiatives to strengthen the trade relations between the two countries and open up more market opportunities for Uganda products. This was disclosed during a meeting between the Minister of Trade, Industry and Co-operatives Hon. Amelia Kyambadde and the Italian Ambassador to Uganda H.E Domenico Fornara on to discuss bilateral trade relations between Uganda and Italy. Kyambadde said the Ugandan Business Delegation will be leaving for Italy early next year, to explore more opportunities especially in terms of market access and joint ventures in the area of …
State Minister for Cooperatives Launches Nation Wide Tree Planting
The new State Minister for Cooperatives Hon. Frederick Gume called upon members of the Cooperative movement to participate in planting trees and contribute to environmental protection and mitigation against climate change. Gume said this while launching the nationwide annual tree planting drive at the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives offices at Farmers House in Kampala, on Friday 30th June, 2016, ahead of the 94th UN International Day of Cooperatives celebrations that would take place on Saturday 2nd July, 2016 in Nakaseke District. The drive is aimed at encouraging investment in tree planting as a sustainable investment option. Hon. Gume …
Cooperators Donate Blood
Members of the Cooperative Movement turned up in big numbers on Monday 27th June, 2016 to participate in the blood donation drive across the country, ahead of the 94th UN International Day of Cooperatives. The blood donation is one of the activities during the National Cooperatives Week. Other activities include National prayers, delivery of a Cooperatives 5-year Agenda Petition to the 10th Parliament, the I.K. Musaazi Memorial lecture at Makerere University Main Hall, the nationwide annual tree planting drive by members of the cooperatives societies and an Exhibition by cooperators at Butalangu Town Council Grounds. The blood donation was in support of …
