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Manufacturers cited erratic power supply, poor roads, among others, as bottlenecks, raising production costs and disrupting supply chains. Hon. @STanna444 commended the proprietors of the four industries for their investments, urging them to adopt clean energy solutions like solar to support the government's Net Metering Initiative. He further called for local skilling and apprenticeship initiatives in the industrial and manufacturing sectors to reduce unemployment. /2

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Today, the Minister of @mtic_uganda Hon. @STanna444, together with the State Minister for Industry Hon. @dbahati participated in the @PCF_Uganda 2nd Information Tour, which took place at the Kampala Industrial and Business Park, Namanve. The Tour themed "Amplifying Uganda's Industrial Agenda for a Ten-Fold Growth Economy" was organised in partnership with @ugandainvest The ministers, together with other officials, conducted factory visits to four industries, including Ntake Edible Oil Refinery, Luuka Plastics, Steel and Tube Industry, and Staunch Machinery. The tour aimed at assessing Uganda's industrial progress and engaging manufacturers on their contribution to the country's ambition of growing the economy tenfold by 2040. /1 @NtakeGroup @LuukaPlastics @stil_group @StaunchUg

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@mtic_uganda, supported by the @ITCnews and @EUinUG through the Market Access Upgrade Programme (MARKUP II), has organized a high-level stakeholder sensitization meeting on the Uganda Trade Information Portal (TIP) for avocado stakeholders at the @FPkampala. The main objective of this meeting is to review and sensitize avocado stakeholders to avocado- related trade procedures mapped on the Uganda Trade Portal (ugandatrades.go.ug), a trade facilitation tool that provides user-friendly, easily accessible, accurate, and up-to-date information on export, import, and transit procedures for traders in Uganda. /1

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The Uganda Trade Portal contains the following trade information: 1. Procedures for importation, exportation, and transit (including border points, airports, and other entry-point procedures), and required forms and documents. 2. Applied rates of duties and taxes of any kind imposed on or in connection with importation or exportation. 3. Fees imposed by or for governmental agencies on or in connection with importation, exportation or transit, with directions on how and where to pay them. 4. Laws, regulations, and administrative rulings of general application relating to rules of origin. 5. Contact information of officers of different government agencies in charge of the different procedures. /3 Visit ugandatrades.go.ug for more

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The meeting brings together regulators, including @MAAIF_Uganda, @URAuganda, and @UNBSug, as well as exporters, cooperatives, and industry associations, such as @Hortifresh, to review trade procedures and identify future reforms. The portal centralizes all import, export, and transit procedures on a single accessible platform. By updating avocado-specific procedures, @mtic_uganda is empowering stakeholders with accurate, real-time information that demystifies export requirements and fees, ensuring every exporter can navigate export, import and transit processes with confidence. Ms. Mary Amumpaire, Senior ICT Officer and portal manager @mtic_uganda, led stakeholders through a comprehensive demonstration of the Trade Information Portal, explaining how the platform provides the requisite information for trade. /2

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@dbahati briefed the investor on @GovUganda’s conducive trading and investment environment, emphasising that investors can move funds in and out of the country freely and with ease. He outlined various enabling policies and highlighted key investment areas, including mineral development, such as gold refining, iron ore, and tin, as well as manufacturing and agro processing of cocoa, starch, and other agricultural products. The two agreed to hold further discussions on the possibility of establishing a Uganda-Saudi Industrial Development Forum and a One Stop Centre for investment opportunities in Saudi Arabia. This will strengthen economic ties between the two countries /2

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The State Minister for Industry @mtic_uganda Hon. @dbahati has today held talks with a Saudi investor Mohammed Abdurrahman Alhassan who has expressed interest in investing in Uganda with specific interest in agro-processing and manufacturing. AlHassan from Gulufat Trading pledged to invest 50 percent of his company’s capital in Uganda with a focus on value addition to fruits and vegetables, gold mining and refining, and the hospitality industry. He extended an invitation to the Minister to attend the upcoming Saudi Industrial Development Conference, scheduled to take place in two months. /1

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In his remarks, Hon. @STanna444 advised the leadership of the chamber to change the way they conduct business by being more accountable, transparent, and have a clear legal framework. He stressed that the Chamber is the statutory apex body, yet its failure to uphold standards has allowed many mushrooming associations. He however pledged full support of the ministry, to work with the new board—but only if the Chamber aligns, shows verifiable transparency to members and government, and proves that it can execute its mandate.

Today, the Minister of @mtic_uganda, Hon. @STanna444 together with the State Minister for Trade Hon. Gen. @wilson_mbadi held a meeting with the @UNCCI_UG in which the two ministers tasked the leadership of the chamber to be more transparent and accountable in order to have a vibrant chamber of commerce that benefits the business community. In the meeting that took place at the Ministry boardroom, the Vice President of @UNCCI_UG @R_kwesiga briefed the ministers on the operations of the chamber noting the recent Board elections that brought in new members that will help to transform the work of the chamber. He also highlighted on the ongoing sensitization trainings of members the new board has carried out despite the challenges.

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Today, the Minister of @mtic_uganda, Hon. @STanna444 together with the State Minister for Trade Hon. Gen. @wilson_mbadi held a meeting with the @UNCCI_UG in which the two ministers tasked the leadership of the chamber to be more transparent and accountable in order to have a vibrant chamber of commerce that benefits the business community. In the meeting that took place at the Ministry boardroom, the Vice President of @UNCCI_UG @R_kwesiga briefed the ministers on the operations of the chamber noting the recent Board elections that brought in new members that will help to transform the work of the chamber. He also highlighted on the ongoing sensitization trainings of members the new board has carried out despite the challenges.

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Today at Sheraton Hotel, Kampala The Minister for @mtic_uganda, Hon. @STanna444 officiated at the Launch of the Oxford Economics report - a case study of Uganda Breweries Limited that highlights @UgandaBreweries impact across the value chain, its contribution to national economy and the challenges in the sector. In his address, Hon. @STanna444 appreciated the Oxford Economics report, noting that the data will help the Ministry plan for the industrial sector. He emphasized, "Ugandans do business with a lot of speculation. No business can grow without research." The Ministry remains committed to evidence-based policy for a competitive formal economy.

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Uganda Breweries Limited's direct contribution to GDP by 2024 was Ush203 billion. The Oxford Economics study also shows Ush267 billion through its supply chain, Ush105 billion from employee spending, and Ush552 billion via downstream trade, totaling UGX 1.127 trillion in Gross Value Added, equivalent to 4% of manufacturing output.

Today at Sheraton Hotel, Kampala The Minister for @mtic_uganda, Hon. @STanna444 was officiating at the Launch of the Oxford Economics report - a case study of Uganda Breweries Limited that highlights @UgandaBreweries impact across the value chain, its contribution to national economy and the challenges in the sector. In his address, Hon. @STanna444 appreciated the Oxford Economics report, noting that the data will help the Ministry plan for the industrial sector. He emphasized, "Ugandans do business with a lot of speculation. No business can grow without research." The Ministry remains committed to evidence-based policy for a competitive formal economy.

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@mtic_uganda held a meeting with @giz_uganda at the GIZ offices in Kampala, led by Permanent Secretary Ms. @LynetteBagonza and GIZ Country Director James Macbeth Forbes. In the meeting, they discussed a possible partnership in three key areas 1. Horticulture (with special focus on the avocado value chain) - unlocking export potential 2. Product Quality Enhancement - supporting companies to implement quality management systems, improve competitiveness, and meet international standards for market access 3. Agro-Industrialization - mobilizing private sector investment in aquaculture and coffee value chains The collaboration positions @mtic_uganda as the lead partner, working alongside @MAAIF_Uganda and @MoLGUganda to provide oversight and coordination. This partnership aims to strengthen Uganda's agricultural value chains, boost export readiness, and drive sustainable economic growth through private sector engagement.

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The Minister for @mtic_uganda Hon. @STanna444 has pledged support to over 1,000 South Africa returnees at the National Leadership Institute (NALI) in Kyankwanzi. He encouraged them to start over and invest in Uganda, a land of opportunities. "You are not the first to experience displacement. Many have been oppressed but managed to start over and succeeded," he said, citing examples of Indians expelled from Uganda, white farmers expelled from Zimbabwe, and survivors of the Second World War. /1

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The Minister for @mtic_uganda Hon. @STanna444 has pledged support to over 1,000 South Africa returnees at the National Leadership Institute (NALI) in Kyankwanzi. He encouraged them to start over and invest in Uganda, a land of opportunities. "You are not the first to experience displacement. Many have been oppressed but managed to start over and succeeded," he said, citing examples of Indians expelled from Uganda, white farmers expelled from Zimbabwe, and survivors of the Second World War. /1

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"As you integrate, interest yourselves in government programmes like PDM and Emyooga where you can access funds to start income generating activities," said Hon. Sanjay. He pronounced that @mtic_uganda will assist them in forming a cooperative through which the @GovUganda can support their reintegration. He also urged Ugandans to desist from retaliation, saying it is against the Pan-Africanism spirit.

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@STanna444 noted Uganda's tremendous development strides, with GDP at $65bn and plans to expand to $500bn by 2040. He urged returnees to interest themselves in small-scale value addition such as tailoring, embroidery, leather production, and cassava starch production. @mtic_uganda is willing to support them through advisory services, capacity building, training, market access, and linkages to sources of capital.

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The Minister for @mtic_uganda Hon. @STanna444 has pledged support to over 1,000 South Africa returnees at the National Leadership Institute (NALI) in Kyankwanzi. He encouraged them to start over and invest in Uganda, a land of opportunities. "You are not the first to experience displacement. Many have been oppressed but managed to start over and succeeded," he said, citing examples of Indians expelled from Uganda, white farmers expelled from Zimbabwe, and survivors of the Second World War. /1

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