PACEID boss Bagonza seeks bail in Shs171m money laundering case
The Anti-Corruption Division of the High Court is set to hear the bail application of Mathew Bagonza, the head of the secretariat of the Presidential Advisory Committee on Exports and Industrial Development (PACEID), who is facing money laundering charges. Bagonza is accused of transferring Shs171 million from PACEID to his
PACEID boss Bagonza dumped at Nateete Police
Presidential Advisory Committee on Exports and Industrial Development (PACEID) Head of Secretariat Matthew Bagonza has been detained at Nateete Police Station, Daily Star has learnt. According to sources, Bagonza, an aide to PACEID chairman Odrek Rwabwogo, was taken to the police station last night and is expected to be charged
Uganda Eyes Bigger Export Markets as PACEID Launches Buyers’ Week 2026
Uganda has intensified efforts to expand its export markets following the launch of the Uganda Connect International Buyers’ Week (UCIBW) 2026, a flagship trade promotion platform designed to link Ugandan producers with verified international buyers and unlock new export opportunities. The week-long event, organised by the Presidential Advisory Committee on
Uganda Aims for Gulf Halal Beef Market with Unified Cattle Value Chain
Uganda is betting on a fully coordinated cattle value chain to transform its halal beef sector and tap into lucrative Middle Eastern markets, according to Odrek Rwabwogo, Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee on Export and Industrial Development (PACEID). Speaking at a high-level meeting in Naguru, Rwabwogo said the country
Beyond Protocol: Rwabwogo Applauds Semivolos for Hands-On Diplomacy
The Chairman of the Presidential Advisory Committee on Exports and Industrial Development (PACEID), Odrek Rwabwogo, has hailed outgoing Russian Ambassador Vladlen Semivolos as more than just a diplomat, describing him as a trusted ally in advancing Uganda’s export ambitions. In a statement shared on X (formerly Twitter), Rwabwogo praised Semivolos
Gulf Tensions Send Shockwaves Through Uganda’s Exports, PACEID Warns
Uganda’s exporters are bracing for bumpy waters as escalating tensions in the Middle East disrupt key shipping lanes, potentially driving up costs and delaying deliveries. The President’s Advisory Committee on Exports and Industrial Development (PACEID) said unrest around the Strait of Hormuz and the Bab el‑Mandeb Strait could ripple through
Museveni Calls on International Partners to Invest in Uganda’s Export Infrastructure
During the recent International Buyers Week at Speke Resort Munyonyo organized by the Presidential Advisory Committee on Imports and Exports Development President Museveni called on international partners to invest in Uganda’s export infrastructure. Represented by Vice President Jessica Alupo, the President emphasized that Uganda has halted the export of raw materials and
