Mbale business community urges government to repair roads

The Mbale City business community is calling on the government to ensure that more roads within the metropolitan area are repaired. They contend that the uneven distribution of the new road network is straining the influx of traders from the nine surrounding districts and beyond. These concerns were raised as President Museveni unveiled newly paved […]

Finance minister announces UGX 176 billion line of credit

The Finance Minister Matia Kasaija, has announced a Shs.176 billion line of credit aimed at supporting large-scale commercial farmers. Loans under the scheme will be disbursed through government-backed financial institutions, with the government covering an annual interest component of Shs.40 billion. The initiative seeks to address the capital shortages in agriculture, a sector often deemed […]

Central Bank needs governor to anchor financial sector

The government’s delay in appointing a substantive Bank of Uganda governor has raised eyebrows among civil society. Observers are concerned that with the government targeting ambitious GDP levels, the role of the head of the central bank is being undermined. They suggest that one economic sector requiring stricter oversight is the financial sector. This situation […]

KCCA designates 2 non-motorized roads for vendors

In an effort to ensure trade order within Kampala during the festive season, the city Authority has designated two non-motorized roads for vendors to operate. This has been revealed by the Kampala Capital City Authority acting executive director Frank Rusa during a media briefing on market management in the city, following recent clashes in Busega […]

Why trade disputes remain unresolved despite strikes

The trading community has agreed to end industrial action in protest against the state over various tax grievances with the Uganda Revenue Authority, among others. Tonight on TALK OF THE NATION, we ask John Walugembe, Executive Director of the Federation of Small and Medium Scale Enterprises, whether the challenges faced by the trading community can […]

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