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Hoima, Uganda | URN | Authorities in Hoima West Division have rescinded the four-month ultimatum for street vendors to relocate to designated markets. The authorities in the city issued a fresh eviction notice directing all street vendors in the area to vacate within seven days. In March, authorities in the …

Moroto, Uganda | URN | Despite local leaders’ attempts to halt the eviction, municipal council authorities in Moroto pushed ahead with demolishing kiosks and containers belonging to street vendors. Early this month, the municipal council authorities issued a notice to all street vendors informing them of their planned eviction as …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), in collaboration with the police, have evicted all street vendors from the Central Business District (CBD), offering relocation to government markets, which vendors have messily rejected. Earlier this month, KCCA asked vendors to move to 2,320 free stalls across …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Vendors operating in newly constructed modern markets across various urban councils in Uganda are struggling to profit from the huge government investments, citing persistent power outages and rampant theft. The government, using loans from the African Development Bank (ADB) and the World Bank, rolled out …

Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Luwero town clerk has ordered the immediate eviction of roadside vendors operating in kiosks and illegal market stalls ahead of the Christmas season. More than 100 vendors had erected kiosks, containers and stalls across the streets and roadside in Luwero town to maximize …

Uganda Breweries announces call for businesses to provide goods and services at the Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The search for vendors for the second edition of Bell ObaFest providing opportunities for businesses in food and beverages, fashion, music and arts has stared. Uganda Breweries has indicated that persons …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | In a decisive initiative to tackle urban congestion and prioritize public safety, the Minister of Works and Transport, Gen Edward Katumba Wamala, issued a compelling directive, ordering the prompt evacuation of all roadside vendors. While issuing this stringent directive on Friday at Uganda Media Center, …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Authorities in local governments have been granted the power to appoint administrators in markets as a solution to ongoing disputes between vendors and local governments. The Markets Act of 2023 empowers local governments to directly appoint administrators who will be responsible for managing the …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Vendors operating at Namugongo Martyrs shrines are reporting mixed fortunes as the number of pilgrims continues to increase. Those dealing in beverages, food, fruits, and a few selling clothes have reported making some money from the large influx of pilgrims visiting the Catholic Martyr’s shrine. …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Herman Ssegawa, 40, sits on a small mat along Namirembe Road, offering pegs displayed on a wooden surface with lined boxes. He beckons customers to purchase from his street stall, conveniently located opposite Kikuubo business lane. For over a decade, Ssegawa has engaged in …