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26 June 2026, 10:07 am
Amach agribusiness owners decry low produce prices and harsh weather conditions
By Agness Agilo Agribusiness owners in Amach Town Council, Lira District, have raised concerns over declining farm-gate prices and unfavourable weather conditions, saying the challenges are negatively affecting their incomes and threatening the sustainability of their enterprises. The concerns were…
25 June 2026, 2:43 pm
Uganda/DCR traders continue to count losses over border closure.
By Kyamanduma Patrick. Local traders along Mpondwe-Lhubiriha border continue to experience reduced business activity. The closure of the Mpondwe–Lhubiriha border point in Kasese District, introduced several weeks ago as part of measures to contain the Ebola outbreak, has significantly disrupted…
18 June 2026, 2:45 pm
Youth urged to champion debt justice as Uganda’s public debt reaches UGX 1…
By Byamukama Alozious Young people have been urged to take a more active role in demanding transparency, accountability, and responsible public borrowing as Uganda’s public debt continues to rise, with experts warning that increasing debt servicing obligations could undermine investments…
16 June 2026, 5:20 am
Enterprise Uganda Trains PDM Beneficiaries in Oyam on Mindset Change
By Eman Yonah Oruk Enterprise Uganda Trains Over 150 PDM Beneficiaries in Oyam on Mindset Change, Financial Literacy, and Agribusiness Growth Over 150 Parish Development Model (PDM) beneficiaries, leaders, and farmers received training on mindset change in Oyam Town Council.…
10 June 2026, 11:02 am
FUTA leaders demand trader compensation and permanent market spaces
By Ronald Ssemagonja The leadership of the Federation of Uganda Traders Associations (FUTA), led by its President, Mr. John Kabanda, today met regional coordinators from Busoga, Iganga, Bunyoro and other parts of the country in Kampala to discuss the implementation…
22 May 2026, 11:02 am
Uganda’s coffee sector gains momentum as company supports farmers with seedlin…
By Ronald Ssemagonja Uganda continues to gain international recognition as one of Africa’s leading coffee-producing nations, celebrated for its premium-quality Arabica and Robusta coffee varieties grown in fertile volcanic soils, favorable climatic conditions, and high-altitude regions. According to the Independent…
20 May 2026, 10:47 am
UNBS cracks down on illegal gin factories on World Metrology Day
By Edwin Okurmu Kisa As the world marks World Metrology Day on May 20, authorities from the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) have intensified operations against the manufacture of uncertified alcoholic products, sealing off illegal distilleries in Kibuku and…
19 May 2026, 19:25
Pader residents praise DFCU Bank at 62 years of service in Uganda
By Ekel Bonny Daniel Customers in Pader District have praised Dfcu Bank for promoting financial inclusion and business growth as it marked 62 years in Uganda and over 10 years of service in Pader. Branch Manager Julius Ogeatum said the…
15 May 2026, 10:39 am
FUTA urges government to suspend trade order amid trader complaints
By Ronald Ssemagonja Government of Uganda has once again been urged to suspend the Trade Order as the Federation of Uganda Traders Association (FUTA) negotiates with the relevant authorities. The appeal was made by FUTA leaders during a press briefing…
12 May 2026, 9:59 pm
Otuke leaders launch crackdown on fraudulent produce dealers
By Winnie Auma Leaders in Otuke District have launched an operation targeting produce dealers accused of cheating buyers through false measurements and the sale of poor-quality produce in local markets. The LC5 Chairperson of the district, Francis Abola, said the…