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18 March 2026, 12:20 pm
“Broken Scales, Broken Trust: How Inaccurate Measurements Threaten Rural P…
By Eman yonah oruk In the bustling markets of the Lango sub-region, where maize sacks tower and beans spill from baskets, a silent crisis is eroding livelihoods: inaccurate measurements. From faulty weighing scales to disputed land boundaries, the integrity of…
17 March 2026, 2:49 am
Two-week ultimatum ends, streets cleared, traders protest
By Gift Okello Roadside vendors in Gulu have been left stranded and desperate after city authorities began evicting them on Monday, following the expiry of a two-week ultimatum on Sunday 15th March 2026. Traders say they have nowhere to relocate…
16 March 2026, 6:51 pm
UNBS Warns Traders Over Unverified Weighing Scales
By Annet Nakato. Traders using weighing scales have been urged to present their equipment for verification and calibration during scheduled inspection camps or risk having them confiscated. Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) Market Surveillance Manager Daniel Oraro said the…
15 March 2026, 9:17 pm
Lira-Amolatar taxi driver’s association to conduct mobile enrollment of dr…
By Baker Okello In a bid to reduce road carnage and observed traffic guidelines, Mobile enrollment team in partnership with Lira-Amolatar taxi driver’s association-Uhuru Bar stage in Lira City set to conduct mobile enrollment of driving license programme in North…
26 February 2026, 4:20 pm
“Leave the streets or face force”: Gulu City gives roadside vendors 14 Days
By Gift Okello Authorities in Gulu City have issued a two-week ultimatum directing all roadside vendors to vacate the streets, a move that has been met with mixed reactions from affected traders. The directive, issued by the Gulu City Council…
13 February 2026, 12:03 pm
Uganda moves to boost trade ties with Nordic logistics giant
By Ronald Ssemagonja As part of efforts to boost Uganda’s international trade, the Independent Presidential Advisor on Investment, Dr Jim Tubuhaburwa, yesterday held a high-level meeting with the leadership of NTEX Group, one of Europe’s leading logistics and transport companies.…
2 February 2026, 5:13 pm
Behind the scenes: How Uganda’s event equipment industry really operates
By Ronald Ssemagonja While guests enjoy colourful weddings, concerts, church gatherings, and corporate functions, few stop to consider the complex operations that make these events possible. Behind every successful ceremony lies a highly coordinated—and often demanding—equipment hire industry quietly ensuring…
29 January 2026, 10:47 am
MTN Uganda launches school fees promotion with vans and MoMo Pay incentives
By Ronald Ssemagonja In an effort to support the public, particularly its customers, MTN Uganda has launched a promotion aimed at easing the burden of school fees for parents across the country. Under the promotion, lucky winners will have their…
26 January 2026, 12:03 pm
Internet shutdown during elections affects women in business
Internet shutdown during elections affects women in Business: In this podcast, we speak with Lukwata, a businesswoman from Kalerwe, who explains how her business was affected.
8 January 2026, 10:53 am
Mukesh employees question court ruling on Shumuk house cccupation
By Ronald Ssemagonja Some employees of businessman Shukla Mukesh have expressed dissatisfaction with a recent ruling by the Commercial Division of the High Court, which found that Mukesh and his companies were illegally occupying part of Shumuk House in Kampala.…