Tag: Trade

Rukungiri PFF Members Endorse Besigye for 2026 Presidency Despite Detention, Announce Protest

A section of People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) members in Rukungiri district has endorsed Col. Dr. Kizza Besigye as their presidential candidate for the 2026 general elections, despite his continued detention since November 2024. The endorsement took...

Gov’t Rolls Out New Reforms to Boost Meat Exports and Public Health in Uganda

Health

The Government of Uganda has launched a major nationwide campaign to overhaul its meat production systems in a bid to safeguard public health, enhance food safety, and meet international trade standards. Spearheaded by the Ministry of Agriculture,...

Agriculture

Ssemaduuka: Buganda Kingdom’s Bold Step Toward Agricultural Transformation

The Buganda Kingdom has officially launched “Ssemaduuka,” a groundbreaking retail initiative aimed at delivering high-quality agricultural and livestock products...

National News

Nebbi Residents Demand Accountability for UGX 1Bn Road Maintenance...

The municipality received around UGX 500 million for road maintenance in the first and second quarters of the 2023/2024 financial year.

Security

Uganda Independence Anniversary: Ambassador Gen Balya Unveils Prospective Plan...

Uganda and South Sudan are strategic neighbors, partners, and friends with a long history of excellent cooperation, especially regarding the revolutionary struggle in the two countries. Currently, South Sudan is one of Uganda’s biggest trading partners in the region, and the trade between the two countries is booming.

Business

Uganda Opens Doors to Chinese Market for Wild Aquatic...

The government will keep negotiating with China to conclude the other pending protocols on avocado, meat, and Custer oil, among others.

Politics

East Africa Still Far From Electing One Regional President—Mbidde

The East African Community is made up of eight countries; currently among them are Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania, Rwanda, Burundi, the DRC, South Sudan, and recently added Somalia.

Tourism

Rwenzori 3rd Theluji Festival to Boost Trade, Investment Opportunities...

The festival aims to attract both local and international tourists, showcasing the rich cultural traditions and natural beauty of Kasese. With support from key stakeholders such as Uganda Wildlife and the Ministry of Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities.

National News