Tag Archives: China Town

COMMENT | Gertrude Kamya Othieno | Following my recent essay on China Town and local enterprise in Uganda, reactions have been mixed. While some welcome the availability of affordable goods, it’s crucial to consider the long-term impact on Uganda’s economy and society. The rise of China Town in Lugogo, Kampala, echoes …

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | China Town Super store, the new talk of the town in the retail space, made another record as the only business to close down after being overwhelmed by customers. The numbers defied the huge expanse of the former Shoprite Game store at Lugogo, as each day …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The joint Security Agencies have tasked the owners of China Town Super Store to hire Counter Terrorism officers from the Uganda Police Force-UPF before re-opening. It came after the newly opened China Town Super Store in Lugogo, which had attracted thousands of shoppers throughout the weekend …

Kampala, Uganda | Alfred Geresom Musamali | Thousands of anxious potential shoppers have today been disappointed after waiting since morning for the reopening of China Town Super Store at the former Game Stores in Lugogo, Kampala, Uganda. A voice on megaphone announced at 1:33pm announced that the security scanners at the …

An Open Letter to the Ugandan Public COMMENT | Gertrude Kamya Othieno | As we collectively strive towards socioeconomic transformation, it is crucial to address a growing concern that impacts our economic landscape. Our government has introduced several commendable initiatives such as the Parish Development Model (PDM), Emyooga, and the …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | What is it about China Town supermarket? Well, this is my experience. I strolled into China Town, and after walking around hundreds of meters through columns of shelves, I instead landed on Ugandan products – laundry soap and related items by Mukwano Industries Ltd and …