THE 3RD ANNUAL MANUFACTURERS DIALOGUE
2024-08-14 | Serena Hotel, Serena Kampala, Kampala, Uganda

30th Uganda International Trade Fair
2024-10-02 08:00 - 2024-10-10 17:00 UTC | UMA Show Grounds, Uganda

9th Western Region Trade Fair
2024-12-17 08:00 - 2024-12-23 23:30 | Kakyeka Stadium, Mbarara City, Mbarara, Uganda

Training Oppotunity: Finance for Non Finance Managers
2025-01-23 - 2025-01-24 | UMA Multi-Purpose Hall (UMA Showgrounds)
Facilitators
1. John Odada
Is a Professional Accountant and is a Member of ACCA (UK) and CPA (U).
He holds a Master of Science in Accounting and Finance from Makerere University,
a Postgraduate Diploma in Tax and Revenue administration from the East Africa
School of Taxation and the Bachelor of Science Applied Accounting from Oxford
Brookes University and several other qualifications.
He has wealth of experience in financial accounting and financial analysis,
corporate financial planning and control, financial reporting and audits, tax
administration, business partnering and relationship management, management
systems, corporate governance and people management gained from a number of
reputable organisations in the private and public sector. He has served as Senior
Accountant, Director Finance and Administration, Auditor and many other
responsibilities in consulting services. He served as Manager and Tax Advisor at
Lead Marc Certified Public Accountants, Senior Accountant at Tronder Power
Limited, Accountant/Director Finance and Administration at UMA, Accounts Officer
at Post Bank Uganda. He served as Consultant with the Local Government
Consulting Group, where he served in providing Capacity building and specialized
consultancy services to the public, private sector and NGOS. He has also served
as a Lecturer at Makerere University Business School. He is currently an Associate
Consultant at Uganda Management Institute
2. Nalubowa Eva Nalubowa
Is a Corporate Finance and Tax Lawyer. She is also the founder and Managing
Partner of JRK Advisory, a leading legal and financial advisory firm. Eva advises
both local and international clients on complex legal and financial matters. She
also lectures in Banking and Negotiable Instruments at Uganda Christian
University School of Law. Eva holds a master’s degree in Banking and Finance
Law from Boston University (USA) and an Advanced Diploma in International
Taxation from the Chartered Institute of Taxation (UK). She also holds a
Postgraduate Diploma in Legal Practice and a Bachelor of Laws from Uganda
Christian University. In her previous roles, Eva served as a Global Structuring
Manager with MBO Partners (USA), where she advised private equity firms on
investment strategies, business structuring, tax planning, compliance, and ESG
considerations. She also gained valuable experience as a Legal and Tax
Consultant with KPMG, advising clients on corporate governance, cross-border
tax matters, tax planning, and compliance.
3. URA Facilitators
The main facilitators will be supported by Uganda Revenue Authority
officials who will handle some components of EFRIS

UMA Pre-Budget Dialogue
2025-02-27 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-03-11 08:00 - 17:00 | UMA Multi-Purpose Hall (UMA Showgrounds)

Training Oppotunity: Sales and Marketing
2025-03-05 08:00 - 2025-03-07 17:00 | UMA Multi-Purpose Hall (UMA Showgrounds)
A business can have excellent products and services but without effective marketing will ultimately fail. Excellent sales people do not become so by chance. They do so after training, dedication and practice. We are organizing this course to empower staff with the skills, strategies, and tools necessary to excel in today’s competitive marketing and sales landscape.
The training program aims to improve employees’ skills, boost confidence, drive revenue growth, increase customer retention, adopt digital transformation, and gain a competitive advantage, with a study visit to learn effective strategies.
Objectives
Participants will be able to:

Apply both traditional and experiential marketing techniques 2. Master the art of persuasive communication in sales and marketing
Make effective Marketing presentations.
Develop evidence based marketing strategies using market surveys to assess market opportunities and develop sales or marketing strategies
Harness digital platforms for targeted campaigns.

Training Methodology
We shall use a variety of delivery methods ranging from demonstrations, group discussions, group presentations, individual assignments, and observation of short educative movies, games and simulations. On the last day we shall visit Coca Cola plant in Namanve, a company that has excelled in Marketing and has Achieved Major Sales over the years.

Eligible participants
Managers, Entrepreneurs, Brand Managers, Event managers, Sales representatives, marketing executives, Marketing Managers and officers, Accounts Managers, social media managers, Business Development Managers, VIP of sales, Customer care officers, Corporate and public relations managers and officers and any staff whose roles are to sale or market products or services.
Download Booking Form Here
To participate fill the attached booking form. For further information, please contact; Nestorio Muhanguzi on 0773414720 email; nestamuhanguzi@gmail.com and Joseph Kyalimpa on 0773420255, kyalimpajoseph@uma.or.ug Patrick Mwesigye on 0772454803, email: m.patrick@uma.or.ug;

Training on ‘Introduction to Total Quality Performance
2025-04-09 08:00 - 2025-04-11 17:00
For Ugandan companies to be competitive enough, it is essential to put in place measures and mechanisms that all goods and services for domestic or export consumption meet the required quality standards through appropriate production processes. Total Quality Management is an organization-wide effort to install and make a permanent culture where employees continuously improve their ability to provide on-demand quality products and services that customers will find of value.
We have designed this course to provide participants with a general understanding of how to implement quality management principles and practices within an organization to enhance employee satisfaction, employee performance and customer satisfaction.
The course will also enable participants to interact with key Uganda National Bureau (UNBS) officials so that they learn more about UNBS procedures of product and System Certification. During the interaction, participants will discuss practical challenges Industrialists face in the Process of Product and System Certification.
Objectives
Participants will be able to:

Measure their contribution to quality improvements to their products or services.
Appreciate how their work contributes to the quality of the end product.
Monitor, measure, control and document processes.
Prepare for Product and System Certification
Appreciate Principals and Stages of Standards Development

Training Methodology
We shall use a variety of methods ranging from demonstrations, group discussions, group presentations, individual assignments, and observation of short educative movies, games, and simulations. On the last day, we shall visit the Uganda National Bureau of Standards, a regulatory body with a mandate of ensuring quality products and processes in Uganda.
Target Participants
Quality management is not only a concern of the production department but involves all departments in an industry, ranging from administration, procurement, production, stores, dispatch, marketing, sales, and research and development to mention but a few. This course should therefore be attended by the managers, Heads of departments, and assistants from the above-mentioned departments.
Download Booking Form Here
To participate fill the attached booking form. For further information, please contact; Nestorio Muhanguzi on 0773414720 email; nestamuhanguzi@gmail.com and Joseph Kyalimpa on 0773420255, kyalimpajoseph@uma.or.ug Patrick Mwesigye on 0772454803, email: m.patrick@uma.or.ug;

URA-UMA Duty Remission Workshop
2025-04-30 08:00 - 17:00 | UMA Multi-Purpose Hall (UMA Showgrounds)
DUTY REMISSION SCHEME SENSITIZATION WORKSHOP

Uganda Manufacturers Association(UMA) in partnership with the Uganda Revenue Authority have organized a half day duty remission scheme workshop. The purpose of this is to ascertain the attendance of members for the duty remission workshop organized by the on Wednesday 30th April, 2025, in the UMA Multipurpose Hall in Lugogo from 9:00a.m to 1:45 p.m.

The workshop aims at improving the following;
1) Provide manufacturers with the necessary information and guidance on accessing and utilizing the duty remission scheme.
2) Promote industrialization by making it affordable to import raw materials at reduced tariffs.
3) Reduce the tax burden for the manufacturers.
4) Enhance competitiveness through low production costs.
5) Increase export growth by making locally manufactured goods more competitive internationally.

Kindly confirm your participation in the forthcoming Duty Remission Scheme Sensitization Workshop 👇
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Training Oppotunity: Human Resource Analytics
2025-06-01 08:00 - 2025-06-06 17:00

Financial Symposium
2025-06-10 08:00 - 2025-06-11 17:00 | UMA Multi-Purpose Hall (UMA Showgrounds)

Training Oppotunity: Occupational Health and Safety
2025-07-28 08:00 - 2025-07-31 17:00

MANUFACTURERS ELECTRICITY DIALOGUE
2025-08-27 08:30 - 17:00 | UMA Multi-Purpose Hall (UMA Showgrounds)
The manufacturing sector continues to face significant electricity challenges, including fluctuations, outages, reliability concerns, limited access, and underinvestment in infrastructure. Despite consuming over 68% of total electricity, these issues remain inadequately addressed. As UEDCL advances its distribution agenda, the sector seeks sustainable solutions.
UMA invites you to join the transformative Electricity Dialogue for the Manufacturing Sector, a platform to shape strategies and position your industry at the forefront of Uganda’s energy transformation.

Training Opportunity: Debt Collection
2025-09-17 08:00 - 2025-09-19 17:00 | UMA Multi-Purpose Hall (UMA Showgrounds)

Mark Your Calendars: UGITF 2025 Set to Champion Sustainable Growth for Manufacturers
2025-10-02 00:00 - 2025-10-12 00:00 | UMA Show Grounds, Uganda
The countdown has begun for the nation’s premier business showcase, the 31st Uganda International Trade Fair (UGITF). Hosted by the Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA), the expo is scheduled to run for an extended 11-day period from Thursday, October 2nd to Sunday, October 12th, 2025, at the UMA Showgrounds in Lugogo.

Uganda International Trade Fair
2025-10-02 08:00 - 2025-10-12 17:00 | UMA Show Grounds, Uganda

2nd Annual Financial Symposium & Exhibition Launched to Bolster Sustainable Manufacturing
2025-10-05 08:00 - 2025-11-05 00:00 | UMA Multi-Purpose Hall (UMA Showgrounds)
Kampala, Uganda – The stage is set for a pivotal event aimed at transforming the financial landscape for Uganda’s manufacturing sector. The 2nd Annual Financial Symposium & Exhibition was officially launched today at a press conference, heralding a two-day deep dive into innovative and sustainable financing solutions scheduled for June 10th-11th, 2025, at the UMA Multipurpose Hall.
This initiative, supported by leading financial institutions Absa Uganda and Centenary Bank, promises to be a cornerstone event for manufacturers seeking to navigate the future of finance and build resilient, environmentally conscious businesses. The symposium is designed to pioneer pathways where finance seamlessly meets sustainability, fostering a thriving industrial environment.
The press conference highlighted the core objectives of the event, emphasizing its role in facilitating:

Exploration of Impactful Policies: Delving into existing and potential regulatory frameworks that can unlock funding and support sustainable practices within the manufacturing industry.
High-Level Stakeholder Dialogues: Bringing together manufacturers, financiers, policymakers, and development partners for crucial conversations on overcoming financial barriers and fostering collaboration.
Discovery of Cutting-Edge Financing Models: Showcasing innovative financial instruments, green funds, and bespoke solutions tailored to the unique needs of the manufacturing lifecycle – from capital investment in cleaner technologies to operational cash flow for sustainable supply chains.

A key addition this year is the Exhibition component, which will run alongside the symposium. This offers manufacturers a unique opportunity to engage directly with financial service providers, technology solution companies, and other stakeholders showcasing products and services that can support their growth and sustainability goals. Attendees can expect to explore practical tools and establish valuable partnerships.

Training Opportunity: Manufacturing Excellence
2025-10-29 08:00 - 2025-10-31 17:00 | UMA Multi-Purpose Hall (UMA Showgrounds)

Training Opportunity: Customer Care
2025-12-03 08:00 - 2026-09-25 17:00 | UMA Multi-Purpose Hall (UMA Showgrounds)

NOTICE OF THE ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING
2025-12-11 08:00 - 17:00 | UMA Multi-Purpose Hall (UMA Showgrounds)
AGENDA
1. Prayer

Confirmation of the minutes for previous AGM.
Annual progress Report 2025.
Financial Report 2025.
Audit Report 2024.
Appointment of Auditors
Election of Board Directors

Important to Note.

Any matters for A.O.B should be sent to UMA Secretariat by 1st December 2025
Participation is for paid up members,
For further inquiry contact Director Membership on email; directormembership@uma.or.ug, or tel. 0752623443

By Order of the Board
Dr Ezra Muhumuza
Executive Director

UMA-URA Tax Clinics
2026-03-05 08:00 - 2026-04-23 17:00

UMA Research Dialogue
2026-03-25 08:00 - 17:00 | UMA Multi-Purpose Hall (UMA Showgrounds)

UMA Board Meeting
2026-04-30 08:00 - 17:00, 2026-07-30 08:00 - 13:30, 2026-11-19 08:00 - 13:00, 2026-12-04 08:00 - 13:00 | UMA Board Room, UMA Head Office, Kampala, Uganda

14th Eastern Region Trade Fair
2026-06-08 08:00 - 2026-06-14 17:00 | Mbale, Uganda

32nd Uganda International Trade Fair
2026-10-02 08:00 - 2026-10-11 17:00 | UMA Show Grounds, Uganda

UMA Annual General Meeting
2026-12-10 08:00 - 17:00 | UMA Multi-Purpose Hall (UMA Showgrounds)
