The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) is spearheading a major national quality overhaul to unlock Uganda’s ambitious goal of achieving 10-fold economic growth over the next 15 years. This transformation is being powered by the strategic launch of the…
Uganda has secured a major victory on the international standardisation stage, after Eng. James Kasigwa, the Executive Director of the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS), was elected as a Council member of the International Organisation for Standardisation (ISO) for the 2026-2028…
Under the leadership of its Chief Executive Officer, Richard Yego, MTN MoMo Uganda is taking a significant step to champion financial inclusion and accelerate Uganda’s digital transformation. This follows Yego’s announcement of a strategic partnership with the Uganda Manufacturers Association…
The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the China Certification and Inspection Group Co., Ltd. (CCIC) on Monday, August 11, 2025, a strategic move that will significantly bolster Uganda’s economy. This pivotal partnership…
As policymakers and industry leaders converge at the 2nd Annual Regional Industrialisation Conference in Kampala, a critical conversation is taking centre stage: the relentless battle against illicit trade. The conference, themed “Enhancing policy advocacy for sustainable regional industrial growth,” shone…
In a profound display of regional solidarity and strategic economic foresight, the President of Uganda H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and his Kenyan counterpart H.E. Dr. William Ruto, concluded an official State Visit on Tuesday, July 30th, 2025, by signing eight…
Uganda has registered a triple victory in continental standardisation leadership, signalling a new era of influence for the nation in shaping global and African trade. This comes after the country secured three key roles during the recent elections by the…
In a significant move to enhance Uganda’s agricultural sector, the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) has signed a USD 1.5 million (over Shs5.5 billion) partnership agreement with Trade Mark Africa. This collaboration aims to promote standardization and export of…