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Today, Uganda joins the rest of the world in commemorating World Metrology Day 2026 under the theme: "Metrology: Building Trust in Policy Making." The celebrations happened at Hotel Africana in Kampala, spearheaded by Uganda National Bureau of Standards, an agency under the Ministry of Trade Industry and cooperatives uganda-MTIC

In her remarks, the Guest of Honour and Permanent Secretary, MTIC Ms. Lynette Bagonza emphasized the significance of accurate measurements saying they are instruments of fairness, accountability, confidence, and economic transformation.

She noted that reliable measurements are essential for building trust in policy making, strengthening consumer protection, promoting fair trade and advancing Uganda's industrialization and export agenda.

She added that accurate and reliable measurements are vital for ensuring that consumers receive the correct quantities, and qualities of goods and services, thereby enhancing confidence in Uganda's products, regulatory systems, and international trade competitiveness.

Delivering remarks on behalf of the Chairperson of the National Standards Council, the Commissioner for Industry and Technology at MTIC and a member of the Council, Mr. Denis Ainebyona noted that strong metrology systems are critical in many sectors including manufacturing, Healthcare, agriculture, engineering, energy, telecommunications, environment protection and scientific research.

"An economy that cannot measure accurately can not industrialization with confidence, can not trade on equal terms with the rest of the world, and can not protect or earn the trust of its citizens"

He emphasized the fundamental importance of accurate measurements saying they are essential in promoting fair trade, protecting consumers, strengthening industries, and driving sustainable national development.

As Uganda prepares to join the rest of the World tomorrow to commemorate the International Candle Light Memorial, the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives has today organized a Candle Light Breakfast, in honor of those that have lost their lives to HIV/AIDS and to stand with those living with the virus.

During the event, that was held at the Ministry headquarters at Farmers' House in Kampala, the Permanent Secretary Ms. Lynette Bagonza, who was represented by the Under Secretary Mr. Deogratius Masagazi emphasized the importance of continuous awareness of HIV/AIDS, commending the Ministry’s HIV/AIDS Committee for their efforts in raising awareness across the entire ministry.

He stressed the need to protect women who are the most vulnerable group, as Uganda works towards ending AIDS by 2030.

Speaking to the staff of the Ministry, Dr. Stephen Watiti, a commissioner at Uganda AIDS Commission, shared his 30-year journey living with HIV, saying opening up helped him access support and ARVs, which have enabled him to live a long healthy life with the virus in his body.
He urged the Ministry staff to work towards a zero-HIV Uganda through prevention and consistent treatment.

Other speakers, including Dr. Mathias Mwesigye from the Ministry of Health and Ms. Maureen Kwikiriza from Uganda AIDS Commission emphasized the role of women in fighting HIV saying majority of HIV positive people in Uganda are women.

They encouraged the Ministry staff to embrace testing before engaging in sexual activities, saying that every week, 711 people get infected in Uganda.

According to the Uganda AIDS Commission, national HIV prevalence is 5.4%, with 1.3–1.4 million people living with HIV and 37,000–54,000 new infections annually. But AIDS-related deaths have dropped 64%—bringing us closer to eliminating AIDS as a public health threat.

This year's International Candle Light Memorial will be celebrated under the theme: "Ending AIDS by 2030: Embracing the role of Women"

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The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives warmly congratulates H.E Yoweri Kaguta Museveni 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.

Happy Mother's Day

3rd Annual Regional Industrialization Conference 2026 launched

The Private Sector Foundation Uganda (PSFU), in collaboration with the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives (MTIC), 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. Lynette B. Bagonza, 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.

Happening this Thursday! Join the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives for the official dissemination of the Simplified Guidelines for Industrial Parks in Uganda.

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📍 Four Points by Sheraton, Kampala

This Easter season, The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives wishes all Ugandans Renewed Hope, Resilience and Continued Progress