Tag Archives: traders

Kampala, Uganda | URN | A section of Ugandans who have been operating small businesses in Nairobi and other parts of Kenya have started returning home following a directive by the Kenyan government to suspend foreign nationals engaged in small-scale businesses. Kenyan President William Ruto issued the directive on September 2, …

Kampala, Uganda | URN | Uganda’s efforts to expand its tax base and formalise businesses are being undermined by a growing trust deficit between traders and tax authorities, according to the Kampala City Traders Association (KACITA). The Association argues that many entrepreneurs remain reluctant to register their businesses because they …

Kampala, Uganda | URN | Every year on June 3, the Namugongo Martyrs sites become more than places of prayer. They also turn into a thriving commercial center. The annual influx of pilgrims creates a vibrant marketplace, with vendors selling rosaries, images of the martyrs, prayer books, food, drinks, clothing, …

Mbale, Uganda | URN | Meat dealers in Mbale City have accused veterinary officers and enforcement teams of corruption, theft, and using illegal meat stamps during operations targeting traders. The accusations emerged during a heated meeting held at the Mbale City Chambers on Thursday, which had brought together city authorities, police, …

Kampala, Uganda | URN | After months of tense evictions and confiscated merchandise, the Ministry of Local Government has promised a reset. Permanent Secretary Ben Kumumanya told traders’ leaders on Wednesday that government will secure “enough alternative trading spaces” and that enforcement of the nationwide Trade Order operations must be “fair …

Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Ugandan government, through the Ministry of Trade, Industry, and Cooperatives, has urged Eastern region businesspeople to register their businesses and companies for identification purposes. The call was made  by Doecrecious Masagali, Undersecretary, representing the Permanent Secretary, during a one-day engagement with business community members, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kampala City Traders Association has warned that proposed tax amendments for the 2026/27 financial year could increase the cost of doing business, constrain cash flow and push more enterprises into informality if not revised. Presenting their memorandum to the Finance Committee chaired by …

Tororo, Uganda | URN | Sugarcane farmers in Agururu B3 Village, Western Division of Tororo Municipality, have raised concerns over alleged exploitation by Kenyan traders who they accuse of buying their produce at unfairly low prices. The village has in recent years emerged as a key hub for soft red …

Kitgum, Uganda | URN | Traders in Kitgum Municipality have turned to Prof. Ogenga Otunnu to intervene in an escalating dispute with municipal authorities over taxation, citing harassment, overcharging, and lack of consultation. Two weeks ago, some 300 members of the business community protested what they described as excessively high …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has announced that the Internal Security Organisation (ISO) will be involved in verifying the number of traders eligible for compensation following last year’s floods that affected arcades in Kampala. Nabbanja’s comments come after a call from leaders of the Kampala …