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16 July 2026, 7:35 pm
Kioga county MP calls for fisheries industrial park, review of fishing regulatio…
By Baker Okello The Kyoga County Member of Parliament, Hon. Angwech Colline, has urged the government to establish a fisheries industrial park in Amolatar District to promote value addition, create employment opportunities, and strengthen the fishing industry. Hon. Angwech made…
15 July 2026, 9:40 pm
MP Angwech demands fisheries industrial park in Amolatar over strict boat rules
By Sarah Ejang The Member of Parliament for Kyoga County in Amolatar District, Hon. Angwech Colline, has called on the government to establish a dedicated Fisheries Industrial Park in her constituency. Speaking during the 10th Sitting of Parliament on Wednesday,…
8 July 2026, 2:08 pm
Kasese traders to receive financial literacy training as new market stalls launc…
By Jonex Babulya The LC III Chairperson of Central Division in Kasese Municipality, Mr. Baramu Baluku, has announced plans to intensify financial literacy sensitisation campaigns for market vendors as part of efforts to improve household incomes and boost local revenue…
6 July 2026, 10:31 am
Nile breweries trains over 300 Gulu retailers on business growth
By Walter Kidega More than 300 bar owners, retailers and stockiest in Gulu City have benefited from a business skills training organised by Nile Breweries Limited under its Growing Retailers Innovatively Together (GRIT) programme. The training, held at Boma Hotel…
3 July 2026, 3:22 pm
Flood-hit Kampala traders urge fast Shs20bn compensation
By Ronald Ssemagonja Traders affected by the October 2025 floods in Kampala have appealed to the government to expedite the payment of the promised Shs20 billion compensation, saying many are still struggling to recover from their losses. The appeal was…
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…