Dan Mugula, the marketing manager at NSSF recognised the efforts of the women by responding to NSSF programs, revealing 30 per cent of women comply.
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Broken street lights raise security concerns in Kitgum municipality
A local shopkeeper in Kitgum town, Sarah Akello, said poor lighting has affected some businesses.
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UNBS urges Karamoja residents to join weighing scale repair trade to improve market standards
Currently, Uganda National Bureau of Standards, with support from UK Aid through TradeMark Africa, is partnering with journalists across the country to bridge information gaps on product quality, consumer safety, and fair trade.
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Masindi district council okays directives to relocate weighbridges
Bujenje County Member of Parliament, Kiiza Kenneth Nyendwooha appreciated the Masindi district council for the resolutions.
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Cross Switch goes live in South Africa with NjiaPay partnership
This partnership supports that vision by giving South African businesses easier access to multiple payment capabilities through our platform.
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Hoima street vendors reject alternative market areas
Hoima West Division town clerk, Catherine Mbambu said the move is aimed at improving the city’s arrangement and boosting revenue collection.
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Gulu City cracks down on street trade to restore order
Lamunu Lucy, a vendor at Gulu main market, recalled losses suffered during a previous enforcement operation.
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Latest UPDF spouses’ gains under Presidential Support Fund
According to Col Aheebwa, the ideological grounding and discipline have played a vital role in the project’s success, noting that the Commissariat will continue nurturing the fund until it becomes fully self-sustaining.
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How unchecked discretion at the Uganda–Kenya border enables illegal fees and sexual exploitation
Busia attracts traders from multiple districts, many with limited formal education who struggle with complex customs documentation.
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Kitgum small traders demand fairness as new license fees spark protest
Kitgum traders say it is a chance to secure a licensing framework they believe reflects economic realities on the ground.
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Why Afreximbank’s break with Fitch exposes a deeper rift
The pivotal rupture occurred on January 28, 2026, when Fitch downgraded Afreximbank to ‘BB+’ from ‘BBB-‘ and subsequently withdrew all ratings.
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Sower of Love, Amolatar Women Mill Group partner to improve business opportunities
Amolatar District CAO Rodha Oroma proposes benchmarking with successful enterprises to help the women acquire skills that can be directly applied to their ventures.