Business
14 July 2025, 7:49 pm
People’s opinions on Museveni’s PDM Kampala tour this week
By Ronald Ssemagonja President Yoweri Museveni has today embarked on a regional monitoring tour of the Parish Development Model (PDM) in Kampala district. The president began his tour at Busega Market, where he met with several traders. The tour is…
12 June 2025, 7:40 pm
Public tipped on early passport processing to curb last-minute inconveniences
By Oboke Michael The public has been urged to process passports early to make it easier to travel abroad when the need arises. Emmanuel Ecun, the Lango deputy Regional Immigration Officer, explained that many Ugandans only apply for passports when…
19 May 2025, 7:42 pm
Victoria University applauds Uganda airlines after launching first direct flight…
By Ronald Ssemagonja As one of the strategies to expand Uganda Airlines’ routes, yesterday, the Airline launched its direct flight to London. A ceremony which was held at Entebbe international airport and several dignitaries, graced the event. The flights are…
13 May 2025, 4:32 pm
KACITA accuses URA of using impostors to negotiate on behalf of traders
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Kampala City Traders Association (KACITA) has accused the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) of allegedly deploying impostors to pose as traders and negotiate tax matters on behalf of the business community. Speaking during a press conference held…
12 May 2025, 11:00
Agweng Business Association grows UGX 600k into UGX 10m in two years
By James Patrick Odongo In a remarkable show of grassroots financial empowerment, members of Agweng Business Association in Awere subcounty, Pader district have grown a UGX 600,000 cash donation from Aruu County MP Komakech Christopher into over UGX 10 million…
18 April 2025, 5:51 pm
Unilever launches royco cube ku string in Mbale
By Lillian Mugirya Unilever Uganda has introduced its latest product, Royco Cube Ku String, to the Eastern region with a vibrant activation at Bugwere Market in Mbale. The product is a convenient, hygienic, and affordable pack of 12 individually wrapped…
10 April 2025, 11:32 am
Gov’t urged to educate dairy farmers to sustain quality
By Ronald Ssemagonja Following the merger of government agencies, Kwikiza Emmanuel, the Director of Besiga Mukama Dairy Farm in Kitintale, Kampala district, has spoken out about the challenges faced by businesspeople in the milk sector since the Dairy Development Authority…
9 April 2025, 10:29 am
UTOF top leadership responds, Ssemakade and Ssemwanje’s are in office unla…
By Ronald Ssemagonja During his tenure as the head of security in Kampala (RCC), Huudu Husein was instructed to make sure that fights and disputes among taxi operators end. In this, he decided to invite the famous parties that were…
7 April 2025, 4:18 pm
Agoro weekly market officially reopens after two months of closure
By Otim Moses The weekly market in Agoro subcounty, Lamwo district, has officially reopened after being closed for three months as a containment measure against the cholera outbreak in the area. The reopening of the market locally known as the…
7 April 2025, 3:56 pm
SACCO leaders evade arrest for extorting PDM beneficiaries.
By Otim Moses SACCO leaders in Paluba Parish, Kiteny Sub-county, Kitgum District, evaded arrest on Wednesday by the Assistant Resident District Commissioner for Kitgum, who was pursuing them for extorting funds from Parish Development Model (PDM) beneficiaries. It is alleged…