March 11
Uganda: Traders Urge Policy Reforms to Boost Garments and Textile Sector
Ugandan traders and industry stakeholders have called for a comprehensive policy overhaul to unlock the full potential of the country's garments and textile sector. Read more »
March 05
Uganda: Nakawa Car Bond Dealers Protest Eviction Order Over Kampala-Jinja Highway Road Reserve
Car dealers operating roadside bonds along the Kampala-Jinja Highway in the areas of Nakawa, Kireka and Banda have protested an eviction directive issued by the Ministry of Works… Read more »
Uganda: Trade Ministry Positions Uganda's Trade Sector to Drive $500bn Economy Target By 2040
KAMPALA -- The Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives has positioned the trade sector as a key driver in Uganda's ambition to grow its economy tenfold from about $50 billion… Read more »
March 02
East Africa: Uganda Hosts South Korean Investors to Deepen Trade and Technology Partnerships
Uganda has welcomed a delegation of South Korean investors seeking opportunities in transport infrastructure, agriculture, agro-processing and mineral development, as part of… Read more »
March 01
Uganda: Cotton Price Volatility Hits Kasese Farmers As Rising Input Costs Squeeze Profits
Cotton farmers in Kasese District are expressing frustration over fluctuating prices that they say are causing heavy losses despite significant investment in production. Read more »
Uganda: Bou Reports 55 Percent Surge in Merchandise Exports to $13bn in 2025
Uganda's merchandise exports registered a sharp increase in 2025, earning the country $13.43 billion (Shs50.49 trillion), up from $8.67 billion (Shs32.57 trillion) in 2024,… Read more »
Uganda: Agra, Continental Free Trade Area Agree to Boost Intra-African Agricultural Trade
The Alliance for a Green Revolution in Africa (AGRA) and the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) Secretariat have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) designed to… Read more »
February 26
East Africa: EAC Ministry Appeals for Urgent Action As South Sudan Tax Halts Trade
The Ministry of East African Community Affairs has expressed deep concern over the ongoing blockage of more than 1,000 trucks at the Nimule border, citing South Sudan's new… Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Cross-Border Trade Stalls At Bunagana As DRC Conflict and Refugee Influx Strain Local Businesses
Trade activity at the Bunagana border post between Uganda and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) remains subdued months after its official reopening, with local leaders and… Read more »
February 23
Uganda: Kacita's Sekito Says 'New Breath' for Kampala As KCCA Clears Streets
The acting chairman of the Kampala City Traders Association (KACITA), Issa Sekito, has welcomed the ongoing eviction of street vendors from the city centre, describing the… Read more »
February 18
Africa: South African Entrepreneur Boosts Africa-China Trade With Two-Way Business Model
A South African entrepreneur is bridging the gap between Africa and China, helping African businesses access Chinese markets while promoting African products abroad. Read more »
February 17
Uganda: Uganda Courts UK Investors As Trade Delegation Begins Engagements
Uganda has stepped up efforts to attract foreign investment as a United Kingdom business delegation began high-level engagements aimed at identifying new trade and partnership… Read more »
February 10
Uganda: Motor Third-Party Insurance Stickers Now Fully Digital
The Insurance Regulatory Authority (IRA) has confirmed that motor third-party insurance stickers will now be issued exclusively in digital format, completing the shift from… Read more »
January 20
Uganda: Matooke Traders Count Losses As Matooke Prices Plunge in Ntungamo
Banana traders and dealers in Ntungamo Municipality are grappling with heavy losses following a sharp decline in matooke prices, a situation they blame on oversupply, transport… Read more »
January 08
Uganda: Mubende Municipality Officials Remanded Over Market Extortion
The Magistrate's Court has remanded two Mubende Municipality officials to Kaweeri Prison over allegations of extorting money from vendors at Mubende Central Market. Read more »
January 05
East Africa: Uganda's Trade Deficit Narrows By Over 70 Percent As Export Earnings Surge
Uganda's merchandise trade position improved markedly in October 2025, with the trade deficit narrowing significantly on the back of a strong rebound in export earnings, according… Read more »
January 03
Uganda: Microfinance Support Centre Moves to Provide Affordable Credit to Market Vendors With New Loan Product
The government of Uganda, through the Microfinance Support Centre (MSC), has introduced the Katale Loan, a new financing product aimed at empowering market vendors and small-scale… Read more »
December 25, 2025
Uganda: Consumers Turn to Agroecological Foods During Festive Season
As families across East Africa head to markets to stock up on food for the festive season, nutritionists and agroecology advocates are urging consumers to reflect not just on… Read more »
December 23, 2025
Uganda: MTN Momo Hands Over Refreshed Lira Main Market in Push for Cashless Trade
MTN Mobile Money (U) Limited has formally commissioned and handed over the newly refreshed Lira Main Market to Lira City leadership, concluding a partnership intended to improve… Read more »
December 17, 2025
Uganda: Govt Moves to Formalise Artisanal Mining, End Informal Gold Trade
Government has announced new measures to formalise artisanal and small-scale mining sector, aimed at improving market access, transparency and fair pricing for an estimated 300,000… Read more »
December 16, 2025
Uganda: How Major Supermarket Chains Are Reshaping Uganda's Retail Landscape
Uganda's retail sector continues to evolve, reflecting changing consumer habits and shifting economic realities. Read more »
December 11, 2025
Uganda: Uganda Launches First Agricultural Trade and Investment Conference in China's Qingdao City
Uganda has launched its first Agricultural Trade and Investment Conference in Qingdao City, Shandong Province, China, in a historic move aimed at boosting bilateral trade and… Read more »
December 01, 2025
Uganda: Traders Count Losses After Early-Morning Fire At Nakasero Market
Traders at Nakasero Market in central Kampala were left assessing losses after a fire broke out around 9:00 a.m., believed to have been caused by an electrical fault. Read more »
November 27, 2025
Kenya: Uganda Chamber of Commerce Petitions Kenya ,Tanzania Over Ocean Access
Uganda's private sector leaders have reawakened the long-standing national debate on the country's access to the Indian Ocean, citing persistent trade disruptions, regional policy… Read more »
November 26, 2025
Uganda: Museveni Urges Exporters to Adhere to International Standards
President Museveni has called on Ugandan traders and exporters to ensure their products meet international standards, emphasizing that compliance is crucial to reducing trade… Read more »
