Hoima vendors suffer losses as land dispute leads to violent eviction
According to the affected vendors, the unlawful eviction, which was implemented by one of the city’s business tycoons identified as Francis Kabagambe and escorted...
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FUTA raises concern over delays in Kampala traders’ compensation
Leaders of the Federation of Uganda Traders Association are concerned about the various trade unions cropping up to oppose the planned compensation of traders whose merch...
Meat War in Mbale: Traders Threaten Strike Over “Extortionist†Enforcement
Meat dealers in Mbale City have accused veterinary officers and enforcement teams of corruption, theft, and using illegal meat stamps during operations targeting traders...
737 Flood-Affected Kampala Traders Cleared for Shs20 Billion Compensation
total of 737 traders affected by floods in Kampala last November have been cleared to receive compassionate support from President Yoweri Museveni, Prime Minister Robinah...
Female Fish Traders Raise Alarm Over Rising Harassment, Corruption, and Trade Barriers
Female fish traders operating along Uganda’s border points have raised concern over rising cases of sexual harassment, corruption, and inconsistent trade regulatio...
URA Moves to Assist Traders Affected by Container Leaders’ Fraud
The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has announced urgent measures to support traders whose goods have been unfairly withheld by so-called “container leaders,â€...
Traders in Bugolobi Market blame fuel costs for rising food prices
Traders at Bugolobi Market in Kampala have raised concerns over the rising cost of fuel, saying it has significantly increased transport expenses and forced them to hike...
Trade Order Chaos: Vendors’ livelihoods hang in the balance
After months of tense evictions and confiscated merchandise, the Ministry of Local Government has promised a reset. Permanent Secretary Ben Kumumanya told traders’...
Kampala Flood Victims Rush to Verify Names Ahead of Shs20bn Compensation
Traders affected by the late 2025 floods in Kampala are scrambling to confirm their eligibility for compensation as verification begins, amid confusion over the status an...
Ssenyonyi Demands Accountability Over Shs20bn Traders’ Compensation After Kampala Floods
Leader of the Opposition Joel Ssenyonyi has questioned the government’s delay in compensating traders affected by the 2025 Kampala floods, warning that unfulfilled...