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In Buwate, a fast-growing Kampala suburb, Sharif Ssemwanga is better known as “Uncle Dogs”, a nickname that has become synonymous with one of the city’s growing dog breeding and training businesses. The name, coined by friends and customers, reflects a journey that transformed a childhood fascination with dogs into a thriving enterprise centred on breeding, […] The post From Kamwokya streets to a dog empire: The rise

Hundreds of farmers, livestock keepers and agribusiness players have converged at the UMA Show Grounds in Lugogo for Sanyuka TV's inaugural two-day agricultural exhibition aimed at promoting modern farming practices, improving productivity and increasing farmers' incomes.

KAMPALA — The Microfinance Support Centre (MSC) has used Uganda’s inaugural National Cleaning Day to highlight the connection between a healthy environment and economic empowerment, joining Emyooga beneficiaries to clean Usafi Market in Kampala. MSC officials and traders under the Emyooga programme participated in the nationwide sanitation exercise on Saturday, July 25, 2026, arguing that […] The post MSC Links Wealt

Newly appointed Trade Minister Sanjay Tanna has pledged government backing for entrepreneurs with viable business ideas, saying the ministry will focus on helping small and medium enterprises grow through value addition, innovation and access to investment support.

Businesses briefly ground to a halt across Ntungamo District as residents, leaders and security agencies joined Uganda's inaugural National Monthly Cleaning Day, with authorities sealing shops that defied the exercise and warning of tougher enforcement.

Police in Mubende have launched a manhunt for armed assailants who killed a private security guard and escaped with his rifle and ammunition during a pre-dawn attack at a coffee storage facility in Kalonga Sub-county.

Residents, students, teachers and local leaders across Mukono District joined the inaugural monthly community work exercise on Saturday, with officials urging communities to revive the culture of communal work to improve sanitation, protect the environment and prevent disease.

The US Embassy in Kampala has dismissed reports that Uganda's exports to the United States will face a 30% tariff, clarifying that the country is not among the 60 economies targeted under the latest Section 301 trade action announced by the Trump administration over forced labour concerns.

Kampala, Uganda | URN | The effects of the conflicts in the Middle East and Eastern Europe have dominated the 29th Ordinary Meeting of the Monetary Affairs Committee of the East African Community, which just ended in Uganda. All seven governors of the central banks (minus DRC) decried the conflicts that export inflation to … The post How EAC Central Banks are responding to geopolitical tensions appeared first on The

Buganda-EACOP 10,000-seat stadium to boost youth talent and local economy PML Daily

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Nile Breweries Limited (NBL), best known for its beer portfolio, has expanded into Uganda’s fast-growing spirits market with the launch of Kyooto Waragi, positioning the new brand as a premium-quality alternative in a category often challenged by counterfeit and illicit products. The launch, held at the Ndere Cultural Centre in … The post Nile Breweries enters spirits market with l

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Dokolo, Uganda | The Resident District Commissioner (RDC) of Dokolo, Barbara Akech, has commended residents, security agencies and the business community for turning up to participate in the National Cleaning…

By Brian Mugenyi mugenyijj@gmail.com KITOORO, ENTEBBE | WATCHDOG UGANDA — Before the rise of Kitooro Market, many small-scale traders in Entebbe faced the daily struggle of finding reliable spaces to conduct business, attract customers, and secure their livelihoods. Today, a very different story is being written. Thousands of vendors have applauded President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni […] The post From Struggle to Prospe

Ambassador Nekesa leads movement to win NRM party LC1 elections By Brian Mugenyi mugenyijj@gmail.com BUKEDI SUB-REGION, UGANDA — The name Barbara Nekesa Oundo needs no introduction in Bukedi Sub region and National Resistance Movement party. As approximately 45 million Ugandans prepare to participate in grassroots elections, National Resistance Movement (NRM) National Treasurer Ambassador Barbara Nekesa […] The post

Uganda’s Battle to Stop Corruption Before It Enters the Government Payroll By Brian Mugenyi KAMPALA, UGANDA — A government job can be the difference between a functioning health centre and one struggling to serve patients; between a classroom with a teacher and one left empty; between citizens trusting public institutions and losing faith in them. […] The post Stop Corruption Before It Enters the Government Payroll-K

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Lira, Uganda | Agro input dealers across the Lango Sub-region have resolved to intensify the fight against counterfeit agricultural inputs by working closely with the Uganda Police Force to arrest…