Uganda: FDC Demands Compensation for Evicted Vendors Amid Trade Order Suspension

Patrick Oboi Amuriat, the president of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC), has demanded immediate compensation for street vendors affected by recent eviction operations,… Read more »

Uganda: Ntungamo Traders Relieved As Government Halts Demolition of Illegal Structures

Traders across several town councils in Ntungamo District have expressed relief after government halted the demolition of temporary and unapproved structures, bringing a pause to… Read more »

Uganda: Government Suspends Enforcement of Trade Order Amid Stakeholder Concerns

The government has temporarily suspended the enforcement of the recently introduced trade order to allow for wider consultations with stakeholders affected by the directive,… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Woos UK Investors With Strong Trade Ties

Uganda's Permanent Secretary and Secretary to the Treasury, Ramathan Ggoobi, has intensified the country's investment drive in the United Kingdom, calling on British investors to… Read more »

Uganda: The Law That Could Touch Every Ugandan Wallet

As Uganda debates the Protection of Sovereignty Bill, 2026, the conversation has moved beyond Parliament and into homes, boardrooms, and small businesses across the country. Read more »

Uganda: Economic Fallout Over Trade Order Enforcement, New Taxes, Sovereignty Bill

The National Entrepreneurs and Traders Association (NETA-Uganda) has issued a strongly worded warning over what it describes as three overlapping policy actions that could threaten… Read more »

Uganda: Kasese Moves to Clear Illegal Structures in Trade Order Crackdown

Authorities in Kasese Municipality have announced a crackdown on illegal business structures, with enforcement operations set to begin on April 15, 2026. Read more »

East Africa: East Africa's Trade Wall - Tear Down Barriers or Share the Blame

East Africa's trade story is one of promise repeatedly slowed by its own policies. The numbers suggest momentum: intra-regional trade has climbed from about $9.8 billion in 2021 to… Read more »

East Africa: Uganda Hosts Chinese Investors for High-Level Trade, Tourism Investment Tour

Uganda is currently hosting a high-level delegation of Chinese investors and industry representatives as part of the ongoing Uganda-China Coffee Investment and Destination Tour, a… Read more »

Uganda: Government Ties Embassy Funding to Trade, Investment Performance

Uganda's diplomatic Missions must increasingly be evaluated based on their contribution to the country's economic diplomacy agenda, rather than on protocol activities alone. Read more »

Uganda: Luweero Lc5 Chairperson Opposes Roadside Trader Evictions

The Luweero District LC5 Chairperson, Erasto Kibirango, has strongly opposed the government's directive to evict roadside traders, arguing that the move will deepen poverty and… Read more »

Uganda: Zigoti Town Council Yet to Enforce Trade Order Amid Ongoing Preparations

Despite the nationwide implementation of trade order regulations aimed at improving business organization and urban management, Zigoti Town Council has yet to fully roll out the… Read more »

Uganda: Mukono Roadside Vendors Threaten to Resist Eviction Without Relocation

Roadside vendors in Mukono have vowed to resist a municipal eviction directive, citing the lack of an alternative trading space. Read more »

Uganda: Freight Forwarders Raise Alarm Over Rising Fuel Prices Amid Global Instability

The Uganda Freight Forwarders Association has expressed growing concern over escalating fuel prices, warning that the trend could significantly disrupt operations, particularly the… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda, Norway Agree to Boost Trade, Investment After Bilateral Talks

Uganda and Norway have concluded a one-day bilateral consultation meeting, with both sides agreeing to strengthen cooperation and scale up trade and investment between the two… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda, Norway Pledge to Boost Trade and Economic Cooperation

Uganda and Norway have concluded a one-day bilateral consultation meeting, agreeing to strengthen cooperation and expand trade and investment between the two countries. Read more »

Uganda: High Smartphone Costs Lock Millions of Ugandans Out of Digital Economy

In the bustling market of Luwero, tomato farmer Nantongo Robina carefully lays out her fresh produce, hoping for a good day's sales. Read more »

Uganda: Enterprise Uganda Launches Export Accelerator to Strengthen Global Trade

Uganda's push to become a competitive export-driven economy has received a boost with the launch of the Export Accelerator Program (EAP) by Enterprise Uganda, an initiative… Read more »

Uganda: Roofings Launches E-Commerce Platform to Boost Digital Steel Sales

Roofings Group has officially launched a new e-commerce platform, marking a significant step in its digital transformation strategy aimed at improving customer convenience and… Read more »

Uganda: African Postal Networks Must Modernize to Thrive in E-Commerce Era, Says Nyombi

African postal networks risk falling behind the rapidly expanding global e-commerce economy unless they modernize their services and infrastructure, the Executive Director of the… Read more »

Uganda: Cheap Oil Is More Expensive Than You Think

Uganda's boda-boda sector operates under relentless pressure, tight margins, long working hours, unforgiving roads that push the riders and machines to their limits. Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Tackles Honey Export Challenges Ahead of Continental Beekeeping Symposium

Uganda's honey industry is booming, yet officials warn that growing international demand is accompanied by stricter quality requirements, posing challenges for farmers and… Read more »

Uganda: Your Stock Is Not Wine - - Stop Letting It Age On the Shelf

There is a mistake many businesses make that quietly suffocates them. The mistake is believing that profit lies in the price of a single sale instead of the speed of many sales. At… Read more »

Uganda: Swiss Coffee Professionals Visit Uganda to Strengthen Trade Partnerships

A delegation of young professionals from Switzerland's coffee trading sector is in Uganda from March 14 to 21, 2026, to boost partnerships across the global coffee value chain and… Read more »

Uganda: Swiss Coffee Professionals to Visit Uganda to Strengthen Industry Partnerships

A delegation of young professionals from Switzerland's coffee trading sector is visiting Uganda from 14 to 21 March 2026 in a move aimed at strengthening partnerships across the… Read more »