As of April 1, 2025, Uganda’s manufacturing sector will enter a new era as the Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) takes over electricity distribution, marking the end of Umeme Limited’s 20-year tenure. For manufacturers, this transition represents...

Electricity unreliability remains a critical challenge for manufacturers in Uganda, significantly affecting productivity, increasing operational costs, and limiting industrial growth. Power outages, voltage fluctuations, and unstable supply disrupt manufacturing...

31-01-2025: Earlier today, The Uganda Manufacturers Association Executive Director led a delegation of foam sector members to Uganda Revenue Authority for a crucial meeting on tax policy and administration challenges affecting the industry. The meeting, chaired by the...

A highly impactful two-day training on Finance for Non-Finance Managers took place on January 23rd and 24th, 2025, at the UMA Show Grounds. The event attracted a diverse group of professionals, including Directors, Heads of Departments, Supervisors, Finance and...

The Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA) has been honored with the prestigious “Winner Apex Body, Manufacturing Sector Platinum Award” during the Uganda Revenue Authority’s (URA) 18th Taxpayers Appreciation Awards. This accolade underscores UMA’s pivotal role in...

The Chairman of the Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA) and board members recently met with Madan, the Resident Representative of UNDP Uganda, to discuss potential partnerships aimed at advancing development and improving the quality of life for the people of...

The 39th Extraordinary Sectoral Council on Trade, Industry, Finance, and Investment, convened from April 15th to 20th, 2024, marked a pivotal moment for the East African Community (EAC). Attended by esteemed delegates from various EAC Partner States, the council aimed...

Kampala 5 March, 2024 – Themed, “30 years of progressive policy advocacy for the Industrial sector to realize the National Vision 2040 and 2021/26 NRM manifesto objectives,” the Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA) held her inaugural National Pre-budget Breakfast...

Kampala 28 February, 2024 – The Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA) has cautioned the Parliament of Uganda that enacting the proposed Alcoholic Drinks Control Bill, 2023 in its current form will likely crash Uganda’s economy. UMA contends that the Bill...

Kampala, 27th February 2024 – The Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with KCB Bank Uganda aimed at boosting the production of goods and easing the operations of manufacturers in Uganda, through extending favourable...