Section
Market moves, company developments, trade shifts, and economic stories shaping business in and around Uganda.
Business 11 March 2026
Leaders back eye treatment camp inspired by Rajiv Ruparelia’s philanthropy. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/bukedea-eye-camp-to-honor-businessman-sudhir-s-late-son-rajiv-5387318
Business 10 March 2026
Some landowners end up selling their land at prices far below the prevailing market rates. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/magazines/homes-and-property/land-valuation-to-protect-both-property-owners-and-investor-5387010
Business 10 March 2026
Rukungiri has two tarmac roads connecting it to Ntungamo and Kanungu districts. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/bad-roads-choke-service-sector-trade-in-rukungiri-5386426
Business 10 March 2026
If global liquidity tightens, the dollar strengthens, or frontier market risk appetite shifts. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/business/prosper/uganda-s-bond-boom-could-turn-into-a-forex-shock-5385844
Business 9 March 2026
Many businesses collapse during expansion because they run out of liquid funds while waiting. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/business/prosper/how-smes-can-avoid-costly-mistakes-5384852
Business 9 March 2026
Mr Dennis Amiria said the system that monitored the compound and store where curtain materials. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/cctv-shutdowns-technician-pins-businessman-s-wife-in-shs3-7b-curtain-theft-case-5385702
Business 9 March 2026
The deceased, who was a casual worker at one of the restaurants in the market, had spent the. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/woman-found-dead-in-lockup-at-owino-market-5385322
Business 8 March 2026
The bell that sends learners home usually brings joy and relief. But this time, pupils of. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/kampala-floods-what-next-for-traders--5384500
Business 8 March 2026
The bell that sends learners home usually brings joy and relief. But this time, pupils of. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/the-ugly-kampala-floods-what-next-for-traders--5384500
Business 8 March 2026
KCCA labeled it reckless destruction while rushing to salvage the remains. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/outrage-as-section-of-owino-market-is-demolished-overnight-by-unknown-people-5383916
Business 8 March 2026
For over two weeks now, residents and business operators have been living in fear as the wild. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/territorial-war-kite-scares-busia-residents-5384066
Business 8 March 2026
Ms Olivia Among, one of the mentees, a sociologist under the Rural Water Supply and Sanitation. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/govt-tips-youths-on-navigating-labour-market-5383742
Business 7 March 2026
Informality and poor records keep many Ugandan firms from listing. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/business/finance/why-uganda-capital-markets-don-t-serve-small-businesses-5383420
Business 6 March 2026
Graduates urged to transform accounting into decision-making role. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/experts-tell-accountants-to-evolve-into-strategic-business-partners-5382336
Business 6 March 2026
The latest Uganda National Bureau of Standards laboratory tests conducted on consignments. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/baby-foods-on-our-market-are-safe-unbs-reassures-5381764
Business 5 March 2026
This Women’s Day I am raising my whisky to the complicated business of being a 40-something woman. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/lifestyle/entertainment/our-mothers-prepared-us-for-husbands-we-became-them-5380662
Business 5 March 2026
Rising global tensions in the Middle East are beginning to ripple through the economy. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/business/markets/bou-warns-of-inflation-risks-amid-escalating-iran-conflict--5381040
Business 5 March 2026
Gen Katumba defends Uganda’s co-funding of DR Congo road project. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/uganda-investing-in-dr-congo-roads-to-spur-cross-border-trade-govt-insists--5381394
Business 5 March 2026
Trade order drive boosts market uptake across Kampala. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/trade-order-crackdown-boosts-market-uptake-across-kampala-5380950
Business 5 March 2026
Global monetary policy outlook will be mostly unaffected under the baseline forecast. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/world/global-economy-faces-inflation-growth-test-amid-escalating-conflict-in-iran-goldman-5380730
Business 4 March 2026
Leader say at least 2,500 households and over 100 businesses in Paloga Sub-county are using. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/solar-mini-grid-lights-up-lamwo-township-5379196
Business 3 March 2026
Batu says the illicit cigarette market continued to grow due to limited enforcement, which has. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/business/markets/nearly-half-of-cigarettes-on-the-market-evade-taxes-batu-says-5378616
Business 3 March 2026
The new charges stem from allegations that the officials failed to put in place adequate. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/nine-ministry-of-finance-officials-sent-to-high-court-for-trial-over-shs60b-heist-5378274
Business 3 March 2026
The deceased has been identified as Claire Nambooze, a local businesswoman who deals in general. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/-gulu-businesswoman-hangs-self-over-alleged-multiple-loans-5377944
Business 3 March 2026
Having won two league titles to start his career with Sport-S, Okia is hungry for more success. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/sports/other-sport/okia-back-to-business-after-long-injury-layoff-5375818
Business 1 March 2026
Kashushu gave a masterclass that was equal parts pep talk, practical playbook and business. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/lifestyle/entertainment/kashushu-brings-digital-art-class-too-close--5375950
Business 1 March 2026
Some truck drivers heading to Kenya told this publication that they are spending over 12 hours. Source: https://www.monitor.co.ug/uganda/news/national/delays-at-busia-border-irk-truck-drivers-traders-5375972