PACEID

Commissioned in March 2022 by H.E. The President of Uganda, Yoweri K. Museveni, PACEID is coordinated by the Office of the President.

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Uganda Connect International Buyers Week 2026 is being prepared around a simple economic question: how do we connect Uganda’s productive capacity to real international demand?

From November 9–15, 2026, we will bring Ugandan producers and exporters closer to international buyers, creating opportunities for business-to-business connections, market intelligence, partnerships and trade.

Preparations are already underway, including the ongoing sponsorship drive and upcoming export-readiness training to help participating businesses understand what international buyers require and prepare to meet those expectations.

It is about building the relationships and market access that can lead to orders, production, investment, jobs and increased export earnings.

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Registration is OPEN!
Are you a Ugandan exporter looking to connect with international buyers and access new markets?
Scan the QR code on the RIGHT of the poster to register as an EXPORTER.

Are you an international buyer looking to source quality products from Uganda?
Scan the QR code on the LEFT to register as a BUYER.

Join us for Uganda Connect International Buyers Week, from 9–15 November 2026 at Kampala Marriott Hotel.

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For Ugandan exporters, access to international markets starts with the right connections.

@FunzoCoffee's Robert Byaruhanga: "Through our partnership with PACEID, Funzo Coffee Ltd has gained valuable exposure to the Canadian market, opening new opportunities to take our Ugandan coffee to international buyers."

[Odrek Rwabwogo @OdrekRwabwogo]

Following the July 21-24, 2026 engagements in Abuja at the request of H.E. President @KagutaMuseveni, today we were pleased to welcome Dr. Abubakar Ibrahim Kana, Permanent Secretary in Nigeria’s Office of the Secretary to the Government of the Federation, and agribusiness investor Mr Abdel Aziz Ahmed to PACEID HQ, ahead of the Uganda–Nigeria Business Forum.

We returned to the practical questions that will determine whether this relationship delivers: getting Ugandan products into the Nigerian market at the Africa common market (ACFTA) rates, addressing issues of differing product standards, negotiating logistics and transportation charges, improving business mobility and connecting investors with opportunities in Uganda.

Mr. Aziz already has agricultural-input operations in Uganda and outlined progress on a feed-mill investment Uganda needs. He also expressed interest in sourcing Ugandan milk, powdered milk, fish and potato products for his established Nigerian distribution network, subject to quality and competitive pricing.

Our task is to follow through: connect his team with Ugandan processors, exchange product specifications and assess the costs of getting these goods to market.

I thank Dr. Kana and our High Commission in Abuja, Amb Omara, for sustaining this engagement. As the Uganda Nigeria Business Forum begins, we must keep our attention on what follows the conversations: commercial orders, productive investment and greater value addition in Uganda.

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Morcha Beauty, behind Shea Care Naturals, shares how engaging with PACEID and participating in the Uganda Connect International Buyers' Week helped them understand buyers & prepare for export opportunities.

Now it’s your turn. Join us from 9–15 November 2026, and position your business for new connections, partnerships and markets.
@sheacareuganda @niloticalliance

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Ugandan exporters who have participated in previous Buyers’ Week know the value of getting into the room with international buyers.
For @amafhfarms, engaging with #PACEIDhas meant learning new markets, understanding export requirements & meeting buyers from Nigeria, Europe and U.S. From Macadamia seedlings to value-added products, this is how Ugandan businesses prepare to compete globally.
@Morvi_Shayaan

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Following the engagements in Abuja - Nigeria, Uganda will host the return leg of the trade mission from 9–11 September 2026.

More than 20 Nigerian companies will join @GovUganda officials, exporters, producers, processors and private-sector businesses.

This video captures the journey and the conversations that have brought us to this point.
@mtic_uganda @dbahati @UgandaMFA @KagutaMuseveni @UGHighCommNG

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Nigeria is one of Africa’s biggest economies and markets. For Uganda, deeper trade ties with Nigeria creates new opportunities for exporters, farmers, processors and businesses to access a large and growing consumer market.

During a recent Nigeria-Uganda engagement, Uganda’s delegation, bringing together Government officials and private-sector players, made the case for expanding trade in coffee, milk, beef and other quality agricultural export products.

The discussions focused on practical steps to make trade work better: operationalizing @AfCFTA protocols, reducing barriers to the movement of goods, services and people, exploring visa waivers, and establishing a Joint Trade Commission.

Uganda is hosting the return leg of the engagement in Kampala , September 2026, providing an opportunity to move from discussions to practical commercial opportunities.

The opportunity is clear: connect Ugandan production to Nigerian demand, remove barriers to trade, and create more value and jobs through exports.
@mtic_uganda @AfCFTANG @UGHighCommNG @dbahati

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Uganda’s first Uganda Connect Hub in Serbia, opened by H.E. @KagutaMuseveni, was conceived as more than a promotional space. It was a practical way of putting Uganda in the market, visible to buyers, investors, tourists and partners.

Today, Serbia has four Uganda Connect Hubs, and the country has increasingly become a gateway for Uganda into the wider Balkan region.

These hubs serve as market and information platforms: showcasing Ugandan products, connecting businesses with potential buyers, promoting investment opportunities, and telling the wider story of Uganda, including our magnificent tourism destinations.

The impact is increasingly visible in trade. In May last year, Uganda shipped its first consignment of locally roasted coffee to Serbia. The market has also received Ugandan shea butter, fruits and vegetables, vanilla, leather and crafts, Uganda Waragi, among other products.

This is the thinking behind Uganda Connect: presence creates visibility, visibility creates connections, and connections can create trade.

Uganda must continue putting its products and its story directly in front of the world.
@STOBratislav @OdrekRwabwogo

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Uganda’s export journey is built through partnerships, markets and connections.

PACEID's Pan African Congress Business Forum (PACBF) brought Ugandan producers and businesses closer to markets and international buyers.

PACBF has since evolved into Uganda Connect International Buyers Week (UCIBW), reflecting a continued focus on one goal: connecting Uganda to more markets, growing exports and creating opportunities for our producers and businesses.

The work continues.
November 9-15, 2026 - Kampala Marriot Hotel, Nsambya
Let's Meet. Connect. Trade.

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The Food and Agriculture Regulatory Authority (FARA) is a major step forward for Uganda’s food safety, agricultural regulation and export competitiveness. By bringing veterinary medicines, agricultural chemicals, food and feed regulation under one dedicated framework, FARA can strengthen standards and make it easier for Ugandan products to meet international market requirements.

PACEID is proud to have supported @MAAIF_Uganda and other Government partners in this process, from harmonising mandates and mobilising technical expertise to providing technical input toward the Bill’s development.

This is collaboration in action: Government institutions working together to solve bottlenecks and open more markets for Uganda.

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We are deeply concerned about the detention of our colleauge @matthewbagonza. Our priority is his safety, dignity and due process.
We have instructed our lawyers to establish where he will be presented, understand any charges and ensure the law is followed.
@OdrekRwabwogo

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@investigator_ug @OdrekRwabwogo Dear @investigator_ug,
PACEID is audited by the Office of the Auditor General at the end of every FY, through the Office of the President accountability & audit structures. Kindly refer to the Office of the AG. We welcome transparency and accountability.

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Chairman @OdrekRwabwogo addressing recent public concerns, reaffirming PACEID’s commitment to due process, accountability and Uganda’s export-led economic transformation. The work continues: opening markets, adding value and creating opportunities for Ugandans.

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@Jorashoes @OdrekRwabwogo @RowlandNkahebwa @MugishaAi @SpecialDuties_ @RurekyeraG Dear @Jorashoes,
Thank you for raising these concerns. PACEID would be happy to engage and better understand the challenges you are facing as a leather footwear producer. Please reach the Secretariat at [email protected] with details of your company and products.

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PACEID reassures Uganda’s exporters, farmers, international buyers, investors and partners that we remain open and operational. Our focus remains Uganda’s economic transformation through export growth, value addition, industrial development and access to international markets.

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@OdrekRwabwogo @RowlandNkahebwa @MugishaAi @SpecialDuties_ @RurekyeraG @KagutaMuseveni To our exporters, farmers, buyers and partners: remain calm and stay focused on the opportunity. PACEID will continue working with stakeholders to grow exports, create value and jobs, and strengthen Uganda’s competitiveness. The work continues.

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@OdrekRwabwogo @RowlandNkahebwa @MugishaAi @SpecialDuties_ @RurekyeraG @KagutaMuseveni Uganda’s export opportunity requires more than producing goods. We must access markets, meet international standards, aggregate volumes, add value, strengthen export infrastructure and expand financing. These are the practical challenges PACEID remains focused on addressing.