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17 April 2026, 10:35 am
Uganda invites export firms to apply for funding boosting global market access
By Byamukama Alozious The Government of Uganda has opened applications for funding under the Investment for Industrial Transformation and Employment (INVITE) Project, a major initiative aimed at strengthening the country’s export sector and positioning local businesses to compete globally. Implemented…
15 April 2026, 4:03 pm
FUTA intervenes in Owino dispute
By Ronald Ssemagonja Leaders of the Federation of Uganda Traders Association (FUTA) have convened a meeting at Owino building in Kampala to address ongoing disputes between traders and landlords, in a bid to restore harmony and improve working conditions. The…
30 March 2026, 2:54 pm
NSSF tasks employers to remit employees benfits
By Joe Orech & Odota Adubango Moureen The Managing Director of NSSF Patrick Ayota has urged employers to comply with the requirement of remitting their employees’ monthly savings to the National Social Security Fund (NSSF). Patrick Ayota made these remarks…
28 March 2026, 11:08 am
Coffee processing facility launched in Bunyangabu to boost farmers’ incomes
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Minister of State for Local Government, Hon. Victoria Rusoke Businge, has commissioned a modern coffee processing facility in Bunyangabu District under the Local Economic Growth Support (LEGS) Project, in a move aimed at strengthening value addition…
25 March 2026, 8:55 pm
NSSF honors Lira Hospital, 14 others in Northern Uganda for compliance
By Winnie Auma Lira Regional Referral Hospital, together with 14 other institutions across Northern Uganda, has been recognised by the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) for outstanding compliance with savings regulations. The awards ceremony, held at Magarita Palace Hotel in…
22 March 2026, 10:21 am
Uganda deepens South Africa investment ties
By Ronald Ssemagonja In efforts to attract investment and strengthen relations with South Africa, the Presidential Advisor on Trade and Investment, Jim Tubuhaburwa, recently held a meeting with the leadership of Dezzi Equipment, a company specialising in the manufacture of…
22 March 2026, 9:42 am
Patrick Ogwang Obura Champions Trade and Education Opportunities After Zambia Vi…
By Eman yonah oruk A seventeen‑member Ugandan business delegation, under the Celestial Billionaires Club, held a high‑level meeting with His Excellency Hakainde Hichilema, President of the Republic of Zambia, at Lusaka State House. The delegation was led by Hon. Namayanja…
19 March 2026, 3:21 pm
From farm to market, gaps in handling and storage put millions at risk
By Winnie Auma The fight against aflatoxin contamination requires coordinated action from farmers and traders to consumers and policymakers. Improved post-harvest handling, access to drying equipment, stronger market regulation, and increased public awareness are critical steps toward safeguarding food quality.…
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…