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3 July 2026, 3:22 pm
Flood-hit Kampala traders urge fast Shs20bn compensation
By Ronald Ssemagonja Traders affected by the October 2025 floods in Kampala have appealed to the government to expedite the payment of the promised Shs20 billion compensation, saying many are still struggling to recover from their losses. The appeal was…
10 June 2026, 11:02 am
FUTA leaders demand trader compensation and permanent market spaces
By Ronald Ssemagonja The leadership of the Federation of Uganda Traders Associations (FUTA), led by its President, Mr. John Kabanda, today met regional coordinators from Busoga, Iganga, Bunyoro and other parts of the country in Kampala to discuss the implementation…
22 May 2026, 11:02 am
Uganda’s coffee sector gains momentum as company supports farmers with seedlin…
By Ronald Ssemagonja Uganda continues to gain international recognition as one of Africa’s leading coffee-producing nations, celebrated for its premium-quality Arabica and Robusta coffee varieties grown in fertile volcanic soils, favorable climatic conditions, and high-altitude regions. According to the Independent…
20 May 2026, 10:47 am
UNBS cracks down on illegal gin factories on World Metrology Day
By Edwin Okurmu Kisa As the world marks World Metrology Day on May 20, authorities from the Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) have intensified operations against the manufacture of uncertified alcoholic products, sealing off illegal distilleries in Kibuku and…
15 May 2026, 10:39 am
FUTA urges government to suspend trade order amid trader complaints
By Ronald Ssemagonja Government of Uganda has once again been urged to suspend the Trade Order as the Federation of Uganda Traders Association (FUTA) negotiates with the relevant authorities. The appeal was made by FUTA leaders during a press briefing…
10 May 2026, 1:41 pm
Owino landlords elect interim committee over condominium ownership disputes
By Ronald Ssemagonja Following several meetings involving security agencies and other stakeholders aimed at resolving challenges faced by landlords under condominium ownership at Owino Building, a section of landlords together with representatives from Tirupati yesterday held a meeting in Kampala…
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…
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…
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…
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.…