The mood in Kabale has been noticeably shifting in recent weeks, and much of that change is tied to the growing presence of Senior Presidential Advisor on Agriculture, Peace Rugambwa. Her visits have been drawing crowds, not just because she arrives with support, but because she arrives with a me
The deceased were identified as Ronald Muganzi, a secondhand shoe dealer, and Wilson Muhumuza, a tomato seller. The injured, whose identities are yet to be confirmed, are receiving treatment at Fort Portal Regional Referral Hospital.Mpanga market entranceTraders in Mpanga Market in
By close of business on Friday, police had retrieved four bodies of men from Nakivubo Channel in downtown Kampala. The victims are suspected to have died in the morning downpour that caused severe flooding across the city.According to Deputy Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokesperson Luke Ow
Uganda lost to Algeria 0-3The opening weekend of the CHAN-2024 tournament has been thrown into a scandal after revelations that ticket scalpers manipulated the official sales syste leaving hundreds of football fans stranded outside Namboole Stadium as Uga
Trade at the Mpondwe border point in Kasese District is thriving, fuelled by high demand from the Democratic Republic of Congo.Yet behind the apparent boom, small-scale vendors—especially the youth—are raising alarms about punitive taxes and the absence of political leadership to advoc
President Museveni has extended financial support to 605 roadside vendors operating in Koranorya Market, Mbarara City, through the State House Roadside Market Vendor Project.The president, who did not attend the event in person, sent the support package of shs100,000 per vendor throug
Africa’s digital economy is now worth over Shs 680 trillion—and this is just the beginning.But what does that even mean for a typical Ugandan who sells newspapers in the taxi park, owns a boda boda, or simply has a smartphone?The digital economy in itself refers to business
The National Unity Platform (NUP) has reported a strong start to its national fundraising campaign, collecting over Shs1.07 billion within the first two days.The funds are meant to support the party’s preparations for the 2026 Presidential and Parliamentary el
Koboko RDC Emmy MitalaThe resident district commissioner (RDC) of Koboko, Emmy Mitala, has banned all political campaign activities in or near schools, health centres, and markets, citing concerns over public safety and disruption of essential services.
Traders at St. Balikuddembe Market have appealed to President Museveni to personally launch the highly anticipated market loan scheme at their market, saying it will reaffirm his support and popularity among business communities.President Museveni was initially expected to launch the marke
