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The Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives, Hon. Sanjay Tanna, has tasked the Uganda Industrial Research Institute (UIRI) Board to commercialize locally developed prototypes, fabricate agro-processing machinery for SMEs, and expand public awareness to curb Uganda's UGX 5.97 trillion machinery import bill.

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Uganda has called on Saudi Arabia to bolster bilateral trade and invest in local agro-processing and digital data infrastructure to help narrow the country's $140 million trade deficit with the Gulf nation.
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Better roads can lower business costs, improve access to services, strengthen communities and drive Uganda’s long-term economic growth.

Why Industrial Parks Matter for Uganda’s Future:
Already, about 700,000 youth join the labour market annually, yet the National Planning Authority estimates that nearly 885,000 jobs will be needed each year to absorb new entrants. This gap explains why industrialization is no longer simply an economic option for Uganda but a necessity.

Uganda’s SMEs Face Cash Flow Test as First Oil Nears
Uganda’s oil boom could transform the economy, but without financial support and liquidity, many local businesses risk missing out on the opportunities it promises.












