Lower tariffs can open markets. Meeting quality and safety standards determines whether Ugandan businesses can enter them, and stay there. Until 2019, a food processor in Gulu or Mbarara who needed a product tested had to send samples hundreds of…
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…
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…
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…
John Musinguzi, URA Commissioner General The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) is set to enlist all vatable smaller and medium size businesses on the Electronic Fiscal Receipt and Invoice Systems (EFRIS), to ensure efficiency in the collection of Value Added Tax…
Stakeholders in the banking sector say financial literacy and skills development should be prioritized in efforts to support Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) recover from covid-19 frustration, Speaking during the Signing of MOU btn Post Bank and Federation of small…
A team of UBL staff consisting of the Managing Director Andrew Kilonzo, the Corporate Relations Director Juliana Kagwa, the Supply Chain Director Alfred Balikagira and the Corporate Relations Manager Jackie Tahakanizibwa paid a courtesy visit to the leadership of the Uganda National Bureau of Standards( UNBS) – a…
Government agencies and petroleum marketing companies are divided on whether or not to resume the countrywide crackdown on fuel stations that violate standards. These activities were suspended when COVID-19 broke out more than two years ago and movement became more…