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 …
1ST INTER MINISTERIAL MEETING ON EXPO 2020 DUBAI
On 21st September 2021, the Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives chaired the 1st Inter ministerial meeting on Expo 2020 Dubai. The Meeting was attended by Hon. Frank Tumwebaze, minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, Hon. David Bahati the Minister of State for Industry, Hon Harriet Ntabazi, the Minister of State for Trade, the PS’s for the Ministries of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries, Ministry of ICT and National guidance and representatives from the Ministry of Foreign affairs, Ministry of Tourism, Ministry of Finance and National Planning Authority. The Expo is scheduled to run from 1st October 2021 to …
MINISTERS OF TRADE INDUSTRY AND COOPERATIVES VISIT EAST AFRICAN MEDICAL VITALS FACTORY
Hon Mwebesa Francis, Minister for Trade, Industry and Cooperatives and Hon David Bahati, Minister of State for Industry today went on a guided tour to the East African Medical Vitals factory, a Plant that produces medical consumables, particularly surgical and examination gloves. The ministers were accompanied by the Ag. Commissioner Industry and Technology Denis Ainebyona and the Executive Director Uganda Development Corporation Dr. Patrick Birungi.The factory is located at Namanve Industrial and Business Park in Mukono district. Hon. Mwebesa commended East African Medical Vitals for taking up the initiative to locally produce affordable medical sundries for the country. He said …
Ministers of Trade,Industry and Cooperatives Meet European Union Ambassadors
The Minister for Trade, Industry and Cooperatives, Hon. Francis Mwebesa has said the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) is an important milestone for Uganda and that Government is working on domestically positioning itself to fully harness the market. Mr. Mwebesa made the remarks during a meeting with the European Union (EU) Ambassadors led by H.E. Attilio Pacifici on Friday 10 September 2021 at the Ministry of Trade Offices to discuss trade cooperation between Uganda and the EU. According to Mr. Mwebesa, harnessing the AfCFTA is largely dependent on strong and efficient public sector institutions, a strong and vibrant private …
Hon. Mwebesa calls for removal of Non tariff Barriers to enhance Bilateral Trade between Uganda and Kenya
The Minister for Trade, Industry and Cooperatives, Hon. Francis Mwebesa has called for the removal of Nontariff Barriers that are a hindrance to trade between Uganda and Kenya. He noted that Kenya and Uganda are strong economic partners with both depending on each other as strategic export markets. ‘As much as we talk of the positive trade performance between Uganda and Kenya, notable challenges in terms of Nontariff barriers on trade have been recorded in recent years’, he said. Hon. Mwebesa made the remarks at the opening of the Kenya-Uganda Agribusiness Symposium and Exhibition on Wednesday 8th September 2021 in …
REGISTRAR OF COOPERATIVES RELEASES LIST ON NEW AUDITORS 2021/2022
The Registrar of cooperatives has released the List of authorized auditors to audit SACCOS for the FY 2021/2022 Download list:External Auditors for Cooperative Societies 2021 2022 …
PRESS RELEASE : KENYA HAS NOT CUT UGANDA’S SUGAR EXPORT QUOTA
I refer to the Article entitled “Kenya cuts Uganda’s sugar export quota by 79 per cent” that was published in The Daily Monitor on 27th August 2021. In the Article, it is claimed that Kenya has cut Uganda’s Sugar Export Quota by 79 percent, from 90,000MT annually to 18,923 MT. The Article is a misrepresentation of facts. And the author did not seek input from the responsible Government institutions before publication. To put the record straight, I wish to point out the following: Uganda’s sugar export to Kenya is governed by two regimes: under the COMESA Kenya Sugar Safeguard, and …
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 …
