Issa Ssekitto, Chairman of the Trade Committee and Director of Trade and Commerce at the Kampala City Traders Association (KACITA), has accused President Yoweri Museveni and government officials of contributing to what he describes as a deliberately created economic crisis in Uganda. Ssekitto’s allegations come amid concerns over rising business costs and the financial pressure facing traders across the country.

Speaking to the media at KACITA’s head offices in Kampala, Ssekitto claimed that economic difficulties tend to emerge after presidential elections. He alleged that the government and its economic advisers take actions that lead to financial pressure as authorities attempt to recover money spent during political campaigns. These claims reflect Ssekitto’s assessment and have not been independently established.

The KACITA leader argued that traders should not be made to bear the consequences of political campaign spending. He questioned why business owners should suffer when they were not responsible for decisions to distribute money to voters during election campaigns, expressing frustration over what he considers the government’s handling of the economy.

“Its not us who told him to give out all the money to voters, so why is he doing it, if the situation doesn’t change we are going to close all businesses for several weeks,” Ssekitto said, warning that traders could resort to a coordinated shutdown if their concerns are not addressed.

Ssekitto further disclosed that KACITA leaders were expected to hold a closed-door meeting to discuss their next course of action. According to his remarks, the discussions could pave the way for a protest involving traders closing shops and businesses across the country in response to the economic conditions they are challenging.

A nationwide business shutdown would have the potential to disrupt commercial activity, particularly in busy trading centres where small and medium-sized businesses provide goods, services and employment. However, Ssekitto’s statement does not establish that a shutdown has been formally approved, and the timing and scope of any action remain unclear.

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The trader representative also said he understood Museveni’s leadership and expected the President to intervene before the situation escalated. His remarks suggest that the association wants the government to respond to traders’ grievances and address the economic pressures they say are threatening their businesses. The accusations have placed renewed attention on the relationship between government economic decisions and the daily challenges faced by traders. Whether the proposed action proceeds will depend on the outcome of the traders’ discussions and any subsequent engagement with the government. Meanwhile, Ssekitto’s warning signals growing frustration among sections of the business community and calls for an official response to their concerns.