World Chamber Federation Africa Summit in Nairobi
The Hon. MInister of State for Trade, is in Nairobi participating at the World Chamber Federation Africa Summit held at Raddison Blue Hotel, Nairobi Kenya, 9th to 10th April, 2024. The Summit was opened by H.E the President of Kenya. As a panelists presenting on; Possible strategies to integrate African businesses into Global Value Chains and Policy actions needed to accelerate AfCFTA Implementation for continent wide economic growth At the sidelines of the Summit the Hon. Minister also held discussions with the Secretary General of the World Chamber Federation, on possible partnerships for MTIC and World Chamber Federation on creation …
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 …
THE INAUGURATION OF THE NEW BOARD OF UGANDA FREE ZONES AND EXPORT PROMOTIONS AUTHORITY BOARD(UFZEPA)
The Minister of Trade, Industry, and Cooperatives Francis Mwebesa officially inaugurated the inaugural board of the Uganda Free Zones and Export Promotion Authority (UFZEPA). The ceremony was held at the Ministry headquarters in Kampala, the appointment of a diverse group of experts and stakeholders from various sectors, including trade, industry, and finance, constitute the board. The mandate of the new board is to streamline processes, reduce bureaucratic hurdles, and offer incentives that will make Uganda an attractive hub for international business. The newly formed board’s immediate tasks include overseeing the operationalization of the free zones, ensuring compliance with international trade …
Uganda-Algeria Business Forum and Trade Exhibition Launched
The Uganda-Algeria Business Forum and Trade Exhibition was officially launched in a press briefing at Ministry of Foreign Affairs Kampala. The forum is scheduled for 30th September 2023 to 2nd October 2023 at Hotel Africana Kampala. Uganda and Algeria and Uganda have had long and cordial relations anchored on mutual respect, dialogue as well as bilateral and Pan-African solidarity. However, these warm relations are not reflected in the volumes of trade and investment between the two Countries which has remained very low. We therefore commend H.E the President, Yoweri Museveni for his wise guidance and leadership when in March 2023 …
54th Edition of the Algiers International Trade Fair
The delegation from Uganda headed by H.E the President of Uganda to Algeria from 11th to 14th March 2023, the two Heads of State among others agreed that 150 Algerian Business Persons and Investor delegation to undertake a visit to Uganda, on a fact-finding mission to explore possibilities of business and investment partnerships for Uganda. With this background, the People’s Democratic Republic of Algeria invites Ugandan Businessmen for the 54th Edition of the Algiers International Trade Fair which will be held in Algiers from 19th to 24th June 2023, at the Pins Maritime Show Grounds – Alger. The International Trade …
Nigeria – Uganda Business and Investment Forum Held
The Minister for Trade, Industry and Cooperatives Hon. Mwebesa Francis together with the Permanent Secretary attended the Nigeria – Uganda Business and Investment Forum in Kampala at Hotel Africana from 2nd to 3rd May,2023. Also in attendance at the forum were the Nigerian High Commissioner to Uganda Ismail Ayobami Alatise and the Ugandan High Commissioner to Nigeria Nelson Ocheger. The Forum is a catalyst for strengthening Ugandan and Nigerian business relations. The importance of Nigerian entrepreneurs investing in areas of value addition in Uganda is key for strategic partnerships between Nigerian and Ugandan businesses. Uganda is committed to improving the …
State Visit to Algiers
The Ministers of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives Hon. Francis Mwebesa and Hon. Harriet Ntabazi together with the Permanent Secretary, Ms. Geraldine Ssali accompanied H.E Yoweri Kaguta for a 3-day State Visit to Algiers at the invitation of H.E Abdelmadjid Tebboune. A number of memoranda of understanding between various sectors from the two countries were signed and the first ever business forum between Algeria and Uganda will be held. The two countries have strong regional, continental & international cooperation especially through regional and international organizations such as the African Union (AU), the African Continental Free Trade Area (AFCFTA) and the United …
Uganda – South Africa Trade, Investment and Tourism summit
The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives participated in business summit that was organized jointly by the Government of Uganda and the Republic of South Africa, under the theme “Boosting Trade and Investment Relations Between South Africa and Uganda”. The summit provided a platform for the business community and government agencies to identify existing and emerging business and investment opportunities. The Summit’s main objective was to provide a platform for the private sector, government and business regulatory agencies to freely exchange ideas and information on how to facilitate investment and identifying existing and emerging investment opportunities for Uganda. The Summit …
Permanent Secretary and Officers from MTIC Visit to the British High Commission
The Permanent Secretary and officers from Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives paid a courtesy call to the British High Commissioner Kate Airey in Kampala. Discussions on how to strengthen trade relations between Uganda and UK. UK is one of Uganda’s trading partners. The top 5 goods imported to the UK from Uganda in the four quarters to the end of Q3 2022 were: 05 – Vegetables & fruit (£6.7 million), 07 – Coffee, tea, cocoa (£3.2 million), 29 – Other crude animal & vegetable materials (£1.4 million), 22 – Oil-seeds & oleaginous fruits (£700 thousand), 9 – Unspecified goods …
STATUTORY INSTRUMENTS SUPPLEMENT External Trade (Restriction of Importation and Exportation of Goods) Order, 2022.
Under sections 3 and 4 of the External Trade Act, Cap.88), In exercise of the powers conferred to the Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives, The Minister may from time to time by statutory order prohibit the import of any class of goods without a licence granted under this section. Restriction on certain imports. (i) No licence shall be granted by the Minister for the import of any import restricted goods if in his or her opinion the import of the goods would or would be likely to prejudice any agreement or arrangement in respect of external or internal trade …
