Walk through any high-density commercial plaza in downtown Kampala, from the crowded corridors of Kampala Road to the busy tech stalls of Pioneer mall and Mutaasa Kafeero, and one phrase …
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Cabinet Reinstates Trade Order with “Non-Negotiable” Stance
On April 27, 2026, Uganda’s Cabinet approved the immediate enforcement of a national Trade Order, declaring it “non-negotiable.” The directive requires informal street vendors to vacate urban verandas, walkways, and …
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Uganda Suspends Nationwide Street Vendor Crackdown Amid Economic Pressure
On April 24, Uganda’s State Minister for Trade, David Bahati, announced a nationwide suspension of the controversial “trade order”, a directive that had aimed to remove street vendors, kiosks, and …
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Ever Wondered Why Competitors Share the Same Building? The Hidden Genius of Market Clustering in Kampala
Walk into any busy commercial plaza in Kampala or pass through the lively, sawdust-filled streets of Ndeeba’s furniture district, and you will notice something unusual: many businesses selling the same …