Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Joint Security Taskforce has said they are going to crackdown traders in Kikuubo and other densely populated areas in Kampala and other towns. Speaking at the Uganda Media Centre in Kampala at the daily security briefing, Fred Enanga, the spokesperson of the Uganda …
Read More »Bundibugyo officials start patrols to stop sell of immature cocoa
Bundibugyo, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Local leaders in Kisuba sub county in Bundibugyo district have intensified community patrols to arrest farmers and traders involved in harvesting and selling immature cocoa. The operation has so far seen the arrest of more than 10 farmers and traders. They were detained briefly …
Read More »Traders ask for interest free loans for businesses
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Traders in Kampala have asked the government to lobby for free interest loans for their businesses that were affected by the outbreak of COVID-19. In March, President Museveni issued several measures to combat the spread of the virus. They included restrictions on the movement of …
Read More »Traders protest delayed opening of Busia market
Busia, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Traders dealing in produce at the Busia market are unhappy about the delayed re-opening of the market. According to the vendors, they don’t understand why they are closed yet President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni in his last address allowed all agricultural stores to operate and …
Read More »Traders in Kampala defy Covid-19 directives, reopen shops
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police in Kampala on Friday engaged in running battles with traders who had reopened their shops. Several traders at various arcades and plazas had reopened their shops selling motor vehicle and motorcycle spare parts, cosmetics, new and second-hand clothes. Police said the traders’ action was …
Read More »Gold sparkles in COVID-19 shadow
London, United Kingdom | AFP | Gold, prized by investors in times of crisis as a safe haven, is experiencing surging demand in the face of the coronavirus outbreak — from both commodity traders and retail buyers. The precious metal had forged a seven-year peak on commodity markets this month as …
Read More »Dusty road Irks Kalungu town council residents
Kyamulibwa, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Traders in Kyamulibwa and Kalungu town councils in Kalungu district are up in arms of the sorry state of the road that runs through their area. They claim that the road is very dusty and filled with potholes, which affects their businesses and traffic flow. …
Read More »Traders suspend imports from China
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Traders who import most of their goods from China say they have been unable to send money for goods or fly to China as most factories supplying them are closed due to the outbreak of the coronavirus. This will likely have an impact on the …
Read More »Traders demand compensation over closure of Uganda-Rwanda border
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ugandan traders operating along the Rwanda-Uganda border are demanding for compensation. Rwanda closed its borders with Uganda in February and advised trucks from Uganda to only enter Rwanda through the Kagitumba-Mirama Hills post in Ntungamo district. Rwandan authorities accused Uganda of illegally detaining …
Read More »Rains disrupt traders in Kampala
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Traders in Kampala are registering low sales as the festive season approaches as a result of heavy rains. Like other parts of the country, Kampala has been experiencing heavy rain forcing some traders operating in different parts of the town to abandon their …
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