Office

Minister of State for Trade, Industry and Cooperatives (Industry), Uganda

Current holder

David Bahati

Career

Member of Parliament of Uganda
Minister of State for Industry
Ex officio member of Parliament of Uganda

Facts compiled from Wikidata (CC0), a reference source, retrieved 2026-10-23. The office record above comes from the official source cited below.

Frequently asked questions

Who is the Minister of State for Trade, Industry and Cooperatives (Industry) of Uganda?

David Bahati is the Minister of State for Trade, Industry and Cooperatives (Industry) of Uganda.

When was David Bahati born?

David Bahati was born in 1973-08-06, in Uganda, according to Wikidata.

Where did David Bahati study?

David Bahati studied at Cardiff University, University of Manchester, Makerere University, according to Wikidata.

Which party does David Bahati belong to?

David Bahati is listed as a member of National Resistance Movement on Wikidata.

More on PollsAfrica

Sources: State House Uganda (retrieved 11 Oct 2026).

Uganda in numbers

Population (2025): 48 million; 9th largest of 53 in Africa
GDP per person (2025): 1,384 US$; 29th highest of 53 in Africa
Inflation (2025): 3.6%; 24th highest of 52 in Africa
Unemployment (2025): 2.8%; 44th highest of 53 in Africa
Government debt, % of GDP (2025): 53.2%; 28th highest of 53 in Africa
Life expectancy (2024): 68.5 years; 15th highest of 54 in Africa
Adult literacy (2024): 77%; 18th highest of 52 in Africa
Political stability (2025): 50; 37th most stable of 54 in Africa

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PollsAfrica (2026). Minister of State for Trade, Industry and Cooperatives (Industry), Uganda. Retrieved 26 Oct 2026 from https://pollsafrica.com/countries/uganda/minister-of-state-for-trade-industry-and-cooperatives-industry