Tag: Minister of Trade Industry and Cooperatives

Cabinet Approves Establishment of Public University in Busoga Sub-Region

“After discussing the proposal to establish Busoga University as a public university, Cabinet decided to name it Iganga University,” Lumumba said.

Omukama Nyabongo I Names Interim Government, Maintains Prime Minister Rwomiire

Culture

Omukama Edward Rukiidi Nyabongo I, a son to Prince Christopher Paul Kiijanangoma and a grandson of Omukama George David Kamurasi Rukiidi ascended to the throne on September 29th, 2026, after the death of his cousin King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV who succumbed to cancer at the age of 34 in the United states.

Agriculture

Tenfold Growth: Uganda’s US$500 Billion Ambition Goes Beyond GDP

The success of the Tenfold Growth Strategy, therefore, will not be measured by GDP figures alone. It will be seen in the number of businesses that grow, the industries that emerge, the products Uganda is able to export, the farmers who gain access to better markets and the jobs created for the country’s workforce.

National News

Museveni Signs Sugarcane Bill into Law, Warns Against Exploiting...

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has issued a strong warning against the exploitation of smallholder farmers as he signed the...

Business

Thomas and Company, Tembo Steel Win Top Honors at...

The EAC Regional Quality Awards not only spotlighted the best-performing companies but also emphasized the need for regional collaboration in improving business standards.

Business

UNBS Urges Local Manufactures to Embrace Certification of Products

UNBS has developed over 4,862 standards, which include 1,133 standards in the Food, Agriculture, and Forestry sector, 1,465 standards in the Chemicals and Consumer Products sector, 1,488 standards in the Engineering and Construction sector, and 776 standards in the Services and Business Management sector.