Uganda: Museveni Urges Global Deals As Uganda Hosts Buyers' Week

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has urged global investors and buyers to translate growing interest in Uganda into concrete business deals that create jobs and expand prosperity… Read more »

Uganda: Movit Products Launches Massive Nationwide Campaign to Reward 360 Esteemed Ugandan Trade Partners

Personal care giant Movit Products Limited (MPL) announced a major nationwide customer appreciation campaign today, distributing high-value gifts and recognition to 360 of its most… Read more »

Uganda: Police Launch Manhunt After Armed Robbery of Traders in Kaabong District

Police in Kaabong District have launched a manhunt for armed criminals who ambushed and robbed two businesspeople along Kalapata Road in Morukori Village, Lotim Sub-county. Read more »

East Africa: Minister Mbadi Urges EAC States to Remove Non-Tariff Barriers to Boost Regional Trade

The Minister of State for Trade, Gen. Wilson Mbasu Mbadi, has called on the eight East African Community (EAC) Partner States to eliminate all existing non-tariff barriers (NTBs)… Read more »

Uganda: Kween RDC, NRM Chairman Trade Corruption Accusations Before Museveni

President Museveni's rally in Kween on Tuesday saw drama as the area RDC, Hope Atuhaire, and district NRM chairman, Steven Mangusho, traded accusations before the President. Read more »

Uganda: Solar Street Lights Boost Safety and Commerce Along Kampala-Masaka Highway

Residents and traders along the Kampala-Masaka highway are experiencing a renewed sense of safety and economic revival following the installation of solar-powered street lights in… Read more »

East Africa: EAC Stakeholders Converge in Jinja to Boost Agroecological Cross-Border Trade

Smallholder farmers, traders, civil society organisations, and policymakers from across East Africa have gathered in Jinja to chart a new course for regional trade grounded in… Read more »

Uganda: Mpuuga Urges Government to Support Flood-Affected Kampala Traders

The President of the Democratic Front (DF), Mathias Mpuuga Nsamba, has called on the government to urgently intervene and support traders in Kampala whose businesses have been… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Establishes National Committee to Drive AfCFTA Implementation

The Minister of Trade, Industry, and Cooperatives, Gen. Wilson Mbasu Mbadi, has called on Ugandans to diversify the country's exports and actively seek new and larger markets to… Read more »

Uganda: Mtic Calls for Consistency and Innovation to Drive Trade and Industrial Growth

The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives (MTIC) has reiterated its commitment to strengthening Uganda's industrial and business competitiveness through improved training,… Read more »

Congo-Kinshasa: Uganda, DRC Launch Business Connect Forum, Expo in Butembo to Boost Cross Border Trade

In a major step towards deepening regional economic integration, the Uganda Embassy in Kinshasa, in partnership with both public and private sector stakeholders from Uganda and the… Read more »

Africa: G20 South Africa Poised to Catalyze Industrial, Creative, and Trade Transformation Across the African Continent

As global attention increasingly shifts toward Africa's demographic and economic rise, South Africa prepares to take center stage by hosting the G20 Leaders' Summit on November… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Baati Honoured At 31st Uma Trade Fair

Uganda Baati took center stage at this year's 31st Uganda International Trade Fair, taking home accolades in recognition of its commitment to industrial excellence and sector… Read more »

Uganda: Traders Cry Out to Eabc for Rescue As Bureaucracy, Dollar Charges, and Border Delays Cost Economy Shs 13 Trillion Annually

Ugandan traders are calling on the East African Business Council (EABC) to intervene and address persistent challenges at regional border points that continue to cripple… Read more »

Uganda: Illicit Alcohol and Tobacco Cost Uganda Billions, Fueling a Public Health Time Bomb

Governments worldwide are hemorrhaging revenue as illicit alcohol and tobacco markets expand, and Uganda is no exception. The hidden costs are staggering--not just for public… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Sets Roadmap for Agricultural Trade Growth

Uganda is stepping up efforts to unlock the full potential of its agricultural trade by tackling cross-border inefficiencies that continue to undermine competitiveness and farmer… Read more »

Uganda: Govt Sends Experts to UAE Over Sex-Trade Kingpin Mwesigwa

KAMPALA - The government has dispatched a team of experts to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to investigate Charles "Abbey" Mwesigwa, a Ugandan national accused of masterminding a… Read more »

Uganda: International Trade Centre Partners With Unbs to Boost SME Certification in Northern Uganda

In many parts of Uganda, smallholder farmers struggle to market agricultural produce, including sunflower and other oilseed crops, due to limited access to quality certification. Read more »

Uganda: Obasanjo Cites Uganda's Milk Exports to Algeria As Model for Intra-African Trade

Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo has cited Uganda's dairy exports to Algeria as a model for unlocking Africa's intra-continental trade potential. Read more »

Uganda: Yara Uganda Rewards Top Retailers in Its Loyalty Program

Yara Uganda has recognized and rewarded outstanding agro-retailers under its flagship loyalty initiative, the YaraConnect program. The event, held in Masaka, celebrated retailers… Read more »

Uganda: URA, UCCA Partner to Digitize Cargo Clearance and Curb Sector Fraud

In a move aimed at modernizing Uganda's trade and logistics landscape, the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) and the Uganda Cargo Consolidators Association (UCCA) have announced plans… Read more »

Uganda: Aavishkaar Capital Invests $5m in Horizon Group to Boost African Spice Exports

In a major boost to Africa's agricultural exports, Aavishkaar Capital, a part of the Aavishkaar Group renowned for its entrepreneurship-led, impact-driven investment approach, has… Read more »

Uganda: Gen Mbadi Moves to Address Trade Barriers Between Uganda and DRC

The Minister of State for Trade, Gen.eraWilson Mbasu Mbadi, has announced plans to engage his counterpart in the Democratic Republic of Congo to resolve long-standing trade… Read more »

Uganda: Minister Mbadi Vows to Ease Cross-Border Trade At Mpondwe

The State Minister for Trade, Wilson Mbadi, has pledged government's commitment to further streamline and ease cross-border trade between Uganda and the Democratic Republic of… Read more »

Uganda: Northern Uganda Agriculture and Trade Show Kicks Off in Gulu

The 4th Northern Uganda Agriculture and Trade Show has opened its doors to exhibitors and farmers from across the region, showcasing the latest innovations and technologies in… Read more »