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President Yoweri Museveni has defended the government’s enforcement of the Trade Order and environmental protection measures, urging political leaders to stop what he described as “cheap politics” that encourages disorder and environmental destruction.Speaking during the presentation of the FY2026/27 national budget at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds on Thursday, Museveni used analogies from the human body to argue that every public space …

On June 7, the 14th Eastern Region Trade Fair (ERTF), organized by the Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA), was officially opened by the Umukuuka of the Bugisu region as the chief guest at Mbale Secondary School grounds. The occasion was graced by RCC George William Wopuwa, Mbale City Mayor Joyce Matuka Kidulu, UMA chairman of the advisory committee, Abid Alam, UMA …

Viewers: 50,002 By Spy Uganda  Hon. Sanjay Tanna was officially sworn in as the Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives during a ceremony held at State House yesterday, marking the beginning of his service in the Cabinet for the 2026–2031 term. The swearing-in ceremony was presided over by the Head of State and attended by senior government officials, members …

Paypal brings digital dollar To Africa in major Boost for Cross-Border Trade – The Voice Uganda HomeBusinessPaypal brings digital dollar To Africa in major Boost for Cross-Border Trade , https://voiceuganda.com/2026/06/02/paypal-brings-digital-dollar-to-africa-in-major-boost-for-cross-border-trade/

Viewers: 50,002 By Spy Uganda Newly appointed Minister of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives, Sanjay Tanna has moved to address public concerns surrounding his citizenship status, stating that he holds only one passport and is solely a citizen of Uganda. Tanna’s remarks come amid heightened public discussion following a recent letter attributed to President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni seeking verification of …

Crossgates Connect Aligns AI-Powered Verified Trade Passport Infrastructure with Uganda’s Tenfold – The Voice Uganda HomeAgricultureCrossgates Connect Aligns AI-Powered Verified Trade Passport Infrastructure with Uganda’s Tenfold , https://voiceuganda.com/2026/05/31/crossgates-connect-aligns-ai-powered-verified-trade-passport-infrastructure-with-ugandas-tenfold/

Global payments giant, PayPal has extended its digital payment services to Uganda through its digital dollar stablecoin, PayPal USD (PYUSD). Under the new arrangement, Ugandan users can now buy, hold, send and receive PYUSD directly through their PayPal accounts, allowing quicker settlement times and lower transaction costs for cross-border payments. In an announcement made on May 26, PayPal said it …

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi have agreed to strengthen bilateral cooperation in trade, industrialisation, renewable energy, aquaculture, and sustainable use of the River Nile following high-level talks at State House Entebbe. The meeting, held during President El-Sisi’s official visit to Uganda, focused on expanding economic ties, enhancing regional security cooperation, and advancing practical development projects …

Entebbe, Uganda — Uganda and Egypt have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations following high-level talks between President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi at State House Entebbe, with both leaders outlining an ambitious cooperation agenda centred on trade, industrialisation, renewable energy, aquaculture and sustainable management of the River Nile. The official visit by President El-Sisi …

Entebbe/Uganda-The official visit of H.E. Félix Antoine Tshisekedi Tshilombo, President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), to Uganda on May 11, 2026, has marked a defining moment in the evolving strategic partnership between Kampala and Kinshasa. Held at State House Entebbe, the high-level engagement followed the successful conclusion of the 9th Session of the Uganda–DRC Joint Permanent Commission …