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Trade Order Enforcement to Resume Immediately – Min Magyezi

The Minister of Local Government Raphael Magyezi, has announced the resumption of nationwide enforcement of the trade order immediately, following cabinet approval on Monday. “Cabinet at it’s sitting yesterday, the 27th, April 2026, agreed and resolved that the implementation of the trade order should continue as earlier planned” Magyezi said. Min Magyezi who made the […]

Oil Marketing Companies Deny Hoarding Fuel As Pump Prices Continue to Rise

Uganda oil marketing companies under their umbrella body, the Sustainable Energies and Petroleum Association of Uganda (SEPA Uganda), have denied government accusations of hoarding fuel and manipulating prices as pump prices continue to rise across the country. In a statement released on Sunday, SEPA, which represents licensed downstream oil marketing companies in Uganda, noted that […]

Webinar Series To Enhance Engagement Between Govt & Ugandans in Diaspora

The State House Diaspora Unit has revealed that the Global Diaspora Engagement Webinar Series, a new platform aimed at strengthening engagement between Government and Ugandans living abroad who contributed about $ 2.5 billion in remittances in 2025, making it Uganda’s highest forex earner. According to the head of the unit, Mr Mohammed Bagonza, the online […]

Gov’t Suspends Enforcement of Trade Order Until June

The State Minister for Trade Hon David Bahati, has revealed that government has suspended enforcement of the trade order across the country which was aimed at reducing congestion, improve urban sanitation, and relocate traders into designated markets. Minister Bahati told the Parliament sitting on Friday, that government reached the decision following complaints from traders, religious […]

Uganda’s Fuel Stocks Remain Stable – Govt

Government has reassured Ugandans that the country’s fuel stocks remain stable with additional deliveries expected in a few weeks to boost the fuel stocks and ensure supply of fuel. In a joint statement released by the Ministry of Energy and Mineral Development and Uganda National Oil Company on Tuesday, noted that the incoming deliveries will […]

Kafunjo‑ Mirama Town Council Announces Major Trade‑Order Enforcement to Clean Up Streets

By Kamwebaze Happiness Muteganda ‎‎The Ntungamo District Local Government has today 15th of April 2026 released a public notice declaring an enforcement exercise aimed at restoring order in the trading environment of Kafunjo, Mirama and Sofia towns, effective 30th April 2026. The operation will target unauthorized business setups and vendors across the three towns in a bid to […]

Gov’t Receives Additional Petrol Supplies to Curb Rising Pump Prices

The Uganda National Oil Company Limited (UNOC) Chief Corporate Affairs Mr. Tony Otoa, has revealed that the country is set to receive an additional 119 million litres of petrol to ensure the country isn’t affected by the rising pump prices that have affected neighbouring countries and ensure petroleum products across the country remain stable and […]