BUSHENYI, July 12, 2025 –– A Commissioner from the Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives [MTIC], James Mukasa, has urged processors in Bushenyi district to formalise their businesses, noting that this would enable them to access financing from both government and private sector sources.
Speaking during a meeting with local processors in Bushenyi on Friday, Mukasa, who oversees the Buy Uganda, Build Uganda [BUBU] campaign in MTIC, highlighted that many processors still operate informally.
He challenged the processors to legalise their enterprises in order to benefit from government initiatives aimed at boosting the private sector.
“We are aware that some of your factories are not formally registered. This exposes your businesses to risks, as government policy can change at any time. What stops you from registering? The process is now straightforward, no longer as bureaucratic as it once was. Simply visit the Uganda National Bureau of Standards [UNBS], the Uganda Registration Services Bureau [URSB], and the Uganda Revenue Authority [URA], and your registration will be complete,” Mukasa explained.
He also encouraged local processors to participate in the upcoming BUBU Trade Exhibition, scheduled to take place from July 25–27 2025 at Kakyeka Stadium in Mbarara City.
Bushenyi District Commercial Officer, Hope Komujuni, announced that there would be discounted rates for the registration and renewal of cooperative societies during the exhibition. She called on processors to seize the opportunity.
“During the exhibition, special focus will be placed on registering new cooperatives, and the process will be offered at a discount. Make sure you take advantage of this chance to register your cooperative,” Komujuni said.
Deputy Resident District Commissioner [DRDC], Donanto Kasigazi, urged residents to support local processors so their businesses can thrive.
“Bushenyi is one of Uganda’s key districts for production, with enterprises involved in wine-making, tea, coffee processing, banana production, and more. While the government continues to seek external markets, let’s also support our local industries. When we buy their products, we create jobs, pay school fees, and boost our local economy,” he stated.
Kasigazi cited President Yoweri Museveni as an example, noting that he proudly wears shirts made in Uganda, challenging citizens to consume locally made products.
He also appealed to processors to embrace digital tools to improve their competitiveness. “I urge our people in Bushenyi to market their products more effectively. Many of you make excellent products, but they’re not well known. Use your smartphones to promote them on social media and other digital platforms,” he advised, adding that the government is organising a major symposium in Mbarara City, where farmers and producers will have the chance to showcase their goods.
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