Navigating Merger Control In Uganda

East Africa's merger control landscape has entered a new phase. On 1 November 2025, the East African Community Competition Authority ("EACCA") opened its doors to accepting cross-border merger notifications. For Ugandans, this development adds an additional layer of regulation for intended mergers and acquisitions alongside regional oversight from the Common Market For Eastern and Southern Africa Competition Commission ("COMESA Competition Commission") and domestic oversight from Uganda's Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives (the "Ministry of Trade").

While the goal is harmonised enforcement, parties face a transition period where competition filing obligations may be unclear and therefore must be managed carefully.