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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.…
2 January 2026, 11:08 am
Museveni commissions PRO Industries Plant, urges industrial growth and job creat…
By Ronald Ssemagonja President Yoweri Museveni, accompanied by the First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Hon. Janet Museveni, has commissioned PRO Industries in Luweero District, commending the company’s contribution to agro-industrialisation, value addition, and the promotion of cleaner…
9 December 2025, 4:11 pm
Northern Uganda trade expo 2025 opens in Lira city with thousands attending
By Baker Okello The Northern Uganda Trade Expo and Exhibition, one of the region’s leading business development events, officially opened yesterday at the Lira Mayor’s Garden in Lira City. Organised by Swift Initiative, the annual expo is expected to attract…