President Museveni to officiate at opening of UMA Trade Expo

Preparations are in high gear for Uganda’s annual trade expo which will have local and international manufacturers showcasing their merchandize.

This year’s Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA) Trade Fair will have no queue at access points and the moves of the 300, 000 guests will be monitored by CCTV, drones, sniffer dogs and helicopters 24/7.

The opening ceremony on October 5, 2023, will be presided over by President Yoweri Museveni and later closed on October 10, 2023 by the East African Community Secretary General Peter Muthuki.

“But that does not mean you will not go through metal detectors and be watched by the hawkeyed officers on duty. Thugs will be dealt with by the Uganda Police in collaboration with the Uganda People's Defence Force and plainclothes officers.

Macklean Kukundakwe, Uganda Baati Marketing manager ( 2nd right) addressing the journalists as Police spokesperson Fred Enanga (right) , UMA Chairman Deo Kayemba (third right) and Eddie Senkumba, Chairman of the communication , marketing and events subcommittee (4th right) look on. This was during a media briefing for the 29th Uganda International Trade Fair held at Lugogo on Thursday, September 21 ,2023

We shall not spare any force to prevent disturbance at the event” cautioned Uganda Police Spokesman Fred Enanga during a joint press conference today (Thursday) with the organizers of the event.

The UMA Chairperson Deo Kayemba tips SMEs to exploit Information Technology Communication (ITC) if they are to grow their budding businesses.

“Some of the ICT-powered marketing channels of manufactured goods are social media marketing, search engine marketing, content marketing, affiliate marketing, E-mail marketing, and SMS marketing. Today other than the conventional media channels ICT provides support to business clients by creating a network of agents that can cover the target territory and develop sales,” said Kayemba.

Rosemary Kisembo, Executive Director National Identification and Registration Authority (right) addressing the media as UMA Chairman Deo Kayemba (middle) and Eddie Senkumba, chairman of the communication, marketing and Events subcommittee looks on.

The chairman of the communication, marketing and events subcommittee Eddie Serunkuma urged the public to grace the occasion and take advantage of discounts being offered that beat the market prices.

“This is a multiple fair where you can get hardware, motorbikes, electronics or furniture on Black Friday at a 50 percent cheaper price tag in the market. Fairgoers will be spoilt for choice. You had better start making a shopping list to avoid impulse shopping,” Serunkuma said.

Uganda Breweries Limited says too much work without play makes Jack a dull boy. “We will have the Spirit of Uganda (Uganda Waragi) and our numerous brands in full supply. There are popular musicians coming to make merry with our esteemed consumers,” tipped UBL Juliana Kagwa. “But sip responsibly.”

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