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@mtic_uganda warmly congratulates H.E @KagutaMuseveni upon his swearing-in for the 2026 - 2031 term as the President of the Republic of Uganda. We remain fully committed to supporting the NRM government's vision for national development and economic transformation. #M7Swearsin2026

🇺🇬|🇨🇩The successful conclusion of the 9th Session of the Uganda–DRC Joint Permanent Commission (JPC) reaffirmed the shared commitment of Uganda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo @Presidence_RDC to strengthening bilateral cooperation, regional peace, economic integration, and people-to-people relations. Deliberations throughout the Session underscored the importance of transforming longstanding diplomatic ties into tangible development outcomes through enhanced collaboration in security, trade, infrastructure, energy, transport, agriculture, immigration, and socio-cultural cooperation.

EN COURS : Les secrétaires permanents de la 9e JPC examinent les rapports des groupes techniques sur la sécurité, les affaires politiques, le commerce, les infrastructures ainsi que les questions sociales et culturelles.

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'I thank H.E the President of Uganda @KagutaMuseveni for entrusting me with the responsibility of overseeing the development of Cooperatives in the country for a decade. It hasn't been an easy task given the fact that these are independent institutions with powers to make their own decisions. During the 10 years, Cooperatives have grown in number from 16,000 to over 40,000, with big steps taken to revive the National Cooperative Bank' - @FGumeNgobi, outgoing Minister of State for Cooperatives

'Let us put more emphasis on ensuring the quality and quantity of Ugandan products, if we are to sustain the markets we have secured' - @wilson_mbadi, outgoing Minister of State for Trade

'During my tenure as the Minister of State for Industry, the contribution of the industrial sector to GDP has grown to 26%, contributing UGX 8 trillion to the treasury, with the number of factories reaching 10,000. 12 industrial parks are currently functional, out of the targeted 22' - @dbah

Hon @FMwebesa1 - 'I thank H.E the President of Uganda @KagutaMuseveni for giving me the opportunity to serve as the Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives for the past 5 years. A lot has been achieved during this time including; 📌 Strengthening the legal framework through enacting different laws; ▪︎ The Sugar Amendment Act 2025 ▪︎ The Competition Act 2024 ▪︎ The Cooperative Amendment Act 2023, among others 📌 Contributed to the increase in Uganda's exports that are currently valued at $13.6 billion. 📌 Supported a number of MSMEs in capacity building, product ceritifcation adoption, value addition and access to markets. 📌 Increased value addition with the number of industrial establishments currently over 9,000. 📌 Strengthened @udc_uganda to become a key driver in Uganda's industrialization agenda. 📌 Taken steps to revive the Cooperative Bank by launching the National Cooperative Savings and Credit Society Limited, a precursor of the Cooperative Bank. Among other achievements. /1

The Executive Directors of the 5 Agencies under @mtic_uganda, that's is @UIRI_UG @UNBSug @udc_uganda @UgandaCoop & @ufzepa commended the outgoing Ministers for the support rendered to them that has enabled them to deliver the mandate of these institutions effectively. /3

Highlights of the Get together and appreciation dinner organized by the Permanent Secretary @mtic_uganda @LynetteBagonza in honor of the four outgoing Ministers of Trade, Industry & Cooperatives @FMwebesa1 @dbahati @wilson_mbadi and @FGumeNgobi for their dedicated service and contribution to the sector during their term in office. The dinner took place at Golden Tulip Hotel in Kampala. /1 @UNBSug @udc_uganda @UIRI_UG @ufzepa @ugandacoop

The Permanent Secretary @LynetteBagonza commended the ministers for their exemplary and visionary leadership, and their unwavering commitment that has resulted into the growth of the sector as follows: 📍Increased exports currently valued at $13.6 billion 📍Increased industrial establishments to over 9,000, employing over 2 million Ugandans 📍Improved quality and standards of Ugandan products 📍Increased access to markets for Ugandan products Among other achievements. /2

3rd Annual Regional Industrialization Conference 2026 launched The @PSF_Uganda in collaboration with the @mtic_uganda, and @AGRA_Africa has launched the 3rd Annual Regional Industrialization Conference 2026. The press launch for the conference took place at Serena Hotel in Kampala. The conference that is scheduled to take place on 18 - 19 August 2026 in Mbarara City, in Western Uganda and will be held under the theme "Unlocking Industrial Competitiveness through Innovation and Regional Value Chain Integration". In her remarks during the launch, the Permanent Secretary, MTIC Ms. @LynetteBagonza, who was represented by the Commissioner for Industry and Technology Mr. Denis Ainebyona noted that Uganda's industrial sector has registered a growth rate of 7% per annum and currently contributes 27.2% of GDP. She noted that Uganda's manufacturing industries have built sufficient capacity to manufacture essential products such as cement, steel, leather products, and ceramics, among others. Ms. Bagonza re-affirmed the Government of Uganda's unwavering commitment to advancing industrialization as a key driver of socio-economic progress. She added that the theme of this year's conference speaks directly to the urgent need for the region to transition from fragmented production systems to more integrated, resilient, and innovation driven industrial ecosystems.

This year's @RICCONFERENCE, convened by @PSF_Uganda, co-organised by @AGRA_Africa, in collaboration with @mtic_uganda, & other partners, is held under the theme; "Unlocking Industrial Competitiveness through Innovation & Regional Value Chain Integration"

“Fellow Ugandans, On this International Labor Day, I salute every Ugandan worker– in our factories, cooperatives, farms, and trade corridors. Your hard work powers the growth of our economy and supports businesses especially the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises that trade Ugandan products within and beyond our borders. As we celebrate this year’s International Labour Day, let us strive to safeguard our country’s progress and reflect more on how to empower our workforce, and promote decent work for competitive enterprises. @mtic_uganda , we remain committed to supporting policies that strengthen the labour systems, protect workers, boost competitiveness, and drive industrial growth. Remember, creating jobs and fighting poverty begins with fair and decent work Together, let us build a Uganda where every job contributes to national development. Happy Labor Day!” Hon. @FMwebesa1, Minister for Trade, Industry and Cooperatives

Happy International Labour day! “Safeguarding Uganda's progress: Empowering the Workforce and promoting decent work for competitive Enterprises,” #internationallabourday2026

Earlier today, the Minister of State for Trade Hon. Gen. @wilson_mbadi addressed participants at the ongoing 11th Oil and Gas Convention at @spekeresort Gen Mbadi delivered his remarks on the Industrialisation for Uganda's Oil and Gas Sector with a focus on value addition, downstream development, local manufacturing, and linkages between the extractive sector and broader industrial growth. He emphasized the need to forge partnerships that will translate into tangible industrial reality for Uganda, with a vision to produce Oil and at the same time build; factories for energy security, roads with domestic bitumen, farms supplied by local fertilizers, youth employed in modern industry. And that together, we can ensure Uganda's petroleum wealth becomes industrial wealth, productive wealth, and shared national prosperity. He later toured the exhibition stalls that included a wide array of stakeholders active in the oil and gas sector, notably, CNOOC, Total Energies, banks, Insurance firms, Petrochemical conglomerates, equipment suppliers, etc. The two-day Oil and Gas Covention runs for 2 days, from 28th to April 2026, at Munyonyo under the theme: "First Oil, Fulfilling the promise, Forging the future"

🇺🇬⚡🌍 HAPPENING NOW in Kampala: Uganda is advancing its economic diplomacy and industrialization agenda as the oil and gas sector gains momentum toward First Oil. Strategic projects are positioning the country as a regional hub for energy, trade and investment. #UgandaOilAndGas #EconomicDiplomacy #InvestInUganda #EnergyTransition #EastAfricaRising

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