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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…
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.
10 September 2025, 1:28 pm
Chef Kelz, the culinary power behind 2025 African Nations Chaimpionship’s…
By Flora Aduk Her Story 256 radio programme The radio programme airs every Saturday | 🕐 3:30pm – 5:00 pm. Listen to the inspiring journey of Chef Kelz (Sarah Akello), the culinary mastermind behind the Presidential and VVIP lounge at…
31 March 2025, 11:46 am
Empowering women in small scale businesses
By Regina Nassanga In this episode of Abakyala Tweyogerere, we host Allen Natwijuka, a businesswoman who shares tips and strategies for women to grow in their businesses. The Abakyala Tweyogerere radio programme airs every Thursday from 1:15 to 3:00 pm.
15 October 2024, 12:03 pm
NSSF launches project to recruit informal sector workers
By Philip Onyango The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has launched its Livelihoods Support Project, an initiative aims to recruit workers in the informal sector that are outside the social security coverage in Uganda. During the launch in Otuke district,…
23 August 2024, 2:56 pm
Italian government lists Uganda as a beneficiary of 2.3 billion euros
By Philip Onyango The Italian government has listed Uganda among the top 23 priority African countries to benefit from 2.3 billion euros in development support from 2024 to 2026. The Director General of Italian Development Cooperation, Stefano Gatti, made this…
16 August 2024, 1:19 pm
Eight women-owned firms receive contracts worth UGX 1.6 billion
Philip Onyango These women-led businesses are the first beneficiaries of the Advancing Women Entrepreneurs initiative, launched by MTN Uganda in partnership with various organisations, including ATC Uganda. The initiative, spearheaded by MTN Uganda, aims to empower more women to take…
12 August 2024, 8:02 pm
Court to hear a case of alleged theft of UGX 600m
By Annet Nakato The commercial court in Nakasero, presided over by lady justice Patience Tumusiime Rubagumya, has set 2nd September as the start date for hearing a case involving allegations of the theft of UGX 600 million. Godfrey Muhiirwa, the…
2 August 2024, 8:42 am
Kampala businesses remain closed as owners continue strike on second day
By Philip Onyango Business Traders enters the second day of their strike, protesting the government’s new tax measures and EFRIS system. Traders were supposed to meet with President Yoweri Museveni yesterday at Kololo airstrip but unfortunately the meeting was halted.…
23 July 2024, 11:32 am
Ugandan youth thriving through community-based savings and credit initiative
By Byamukama Alozious In a remarkable demonstration of financial empowerment, Ugandan youth are transforming their economic futures through the community-based savings and credit initiative spearheaded by Gudie Leisure Farm’s Parish Entrepreneurship Learning Associations (PELAs). This initiative has mobilised over 873…