Section
Market moves, company developments, trade shifts, and economic stories shaping business in and around Uganda.
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