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11 November 2026, 6:06 pm
FUTA hails government over release of Shs20 billion for flood-affected traders
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Federation of Uganda Traders Associations (FUTA) President, John Kabanda, has thanked government leaders, including the Prime Minister and other officials, for their efforts towards fulfilling President Yoweri Museveni’s pledge of Shs20 billion to support traders affected…
11 November 2026, 7:05 am
GROW trains 106 Pader women to strengthen businesses and access financing
By Geoffrey Okwong A total of 106 women entrepreneurs in Pader District are undergoing a four-day business skills training aimed at strengthening their enterprises and preparing them to benefit from government financing opportunities under the Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity…
10 November 2026, 2:37 pm
Government approves Shs18.9 billion for flood-affected Kampala traders
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Government has approved Shs18.9995 billion in compassionate ex-gratia assistance for 1,841 verified traders whose businesses were affected by the October 2025 floods in Kampala’s Central Business District. The Minister of ICT and National Guidance, Hon. Justine…
8 November 2026, 5:59 pm
Tausi Bus assures passengers of stable fares despite rising fuel prices
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Operational Manager of Tausi Bus Company, Juma Mugolozi, has assured passengers that the company will not increase fares unless it becomes necessary, despite the rising fuel prices. Mugolozi said the company remains committed to maintaining affordable…
5 November 2026, 7:32 pm
NETA threatens legal action over unreliable electricity supply
By Ronald Ssemagonja The National Entrepreneurs and Traders Association (NETA) Uganda has threatened legal action against the Acting Managing Director of Uganda Electricity Distribution Company Limited (UEDCL) and the Attorney General over persistent electricity supply challenges affecting businesses across the…
4 November 2026, 5:43 pm
Genuine Estate Uganda appreciates clients after 26 years in business
By Ronald Ssemagonja Genuine Estate Uganda Limited has appreciated Ugandans, particularly its clients, for supporting the company throughout its nearly 26 years of operation in the real estate sector. Speaking to journalists in Wakiso District, the company’s manager, William Mbazzede,…
28 October 2026, 8:28 pm
STAR project supports agribusiness development in Northern Uganda
By Geoffrey Okwong The STAR project, implemented by World Vision Uganda, is supporting agribusiness development and efforts to improve livelihoods among communities in northern and northeastern Uganda through business training, market linkages and support to local enterprises. The project was…
26 October 2026, 10:28 pm
Blessed Organic training boosts women’s livelihoods, family relations in A…
By Geoffrey Okwong Women belonging to Yaa Ber Group in Agago District say training and market support provided through Blessed Organic have helped them reduce shea nut losses, generate income, support their children’s education and improve relationships within their households.…
26 October 2026, 9:49 pm
Pader Shea seeks certification, machinery to expand markets and empower women
By Geoffrey Okwong Pader Shea Butter and Agro-processing Cooperative Society is seeking product certification and modern processing machinery to increase production, expand its export market and improve the livelihoods of its members. The appeal was made recently during an engagement…
23 October 2026, 10:26 am
Kitgum business community raises concern over high-interest loans
By Otim Moses The business community in Kitgum District has appealed to the government to intervene over high-interest loans that are crippling small businesses and forcing residents to leave town for villages. The concern was raised during a community baraza…