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9 December 2025, 4:11 pm
Northern Uganda trade expo 2025 opens in Lira city with thousands attending
By Baker Okello The Northern Uganda Trade Expo and Exhibition, one of the region’s leading business development events, officially opened yesterday at the Lira Mayor’s Garden in Lira City. Organised by Swift Initiative, the annual expo is expected to attract…
8 December 2025, 2:47 pm
KATA blames court for delay in flood compensation case against Hamis Kiggundu
By Ronald SsemagonjaA compensation case filed by traders under the Kampala Arcaders Traders Association (KATA) has suffered a setback after the High Court failed to schedule a hearing due to the absence of the presiding judge. The traders, led by…
2 December 2025, 10:08 am
Youth hail Shumuk Group boss for transforming their lives
By Ronald Ssemagonja Young people employed by the Shumuk Group of Companies have praised the organisation’s Executive Director, Mukesh Shukla, for creating opportunities that they say have transformed their lives. According to several staff members who spoke anonymously in Kampala,…
28 November 2025, 10:28 am
ACCA hosts stakeholders’ roundtable on commitment to sustainability
By Ronald Ssemagonja Leaders from various institutions convened yesterday at Serena Hotel in Kampala for a stakeholders’ roundtable organised by the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), a global body for professional accountants. The meeting was held under the theme…
24 November 2025, 9:48 am
Museveni, Ruto launch $500 million Devki mega steel plant in Tororo
By Ronald Ssemagonja President Yoweri Museveni of Uganda and Kenya’s President William Ruto yesterday presided over the groundbreaking ceremony of the USD 500 million Devki Mega Steel Plant in Tororo District, marking a major step toward job creation and industrialisation…
23 November 2025, 17:48
Lira City to earn 300 million shillings from MTN deal
By Winnie Auma Lira City is set to earn 300 million shillings from MTN Uganda for using Lira Market to advertise their company. Speaking at Lira Main Market during the launch of the partnership, Phillip Odoi, the Regional Commercial Head…
17 November 2025, 3:46 pm
Kitgum Business Leaders Protest Omission from Organizing Trade Show
By Otim Moses Business leaders in Kitgum District have protested their omission from organizing this year’s trade show exhibition, saying their organization has no role in the ongoing preparations. The Kitgum Business Promoters and Cooperative Society Limited, which has organized…
24 October 2025, 2:51 pm
Pearl Bank partners with TotalEnergies to boost financial inclusion through Wend…
By Ronald Ssemagonja As part of efforts to bring more Ugandans into the money economy, Pearl Bank (formerly Post Bank) has launched a new financial inclusion initiative in partnership with TotalEnergies Uganda. The launch event was held today in Kampala.…
13 October 2025, 17:31
Pride Bank empowers clients during customer service week
By Ekel Bonny Daniel Pride Bank Pader Branch has launched its annual Customer Service Week, running from October 13th to 17th, under the theme “Mission Possible.” The week-long celebration aims to recognise clients while showcasing the bank’s range of services…
10 October 2025, 18:36
Teachers’ strike cripples examination services in Pader town council
By Ekel Bonny Daniel Operators of examination services in Pader town council are grappling with plummeting sales as the ongoing teachers’ strike continues to disrupt learning in government schools, leaving classrooms deserted and education-dependent businesses in distress. For four weeks…