A group of youth and women engaged in small-scale food vending in Lubaga Division's Busega, Mutundwe, Kibuye, and Ndeeba areas is calling for support from the government's wealth creation programs.

 The vendors, who sell items like chapati, meals, chips, and fruits such as pineapples and bananas, have asked local leaders to present their needs to the Office of the President.

The Savings Group Initiated by National Leader Janet Kataha Museveni, a Women's Empowerment Initiative in Lubaga Division, Gains Momentum and Celebrates Today with 2,170 Members and Growing.

Maama Janet Kataha Museveni initiated this group in 2022 and launched it in the division of Lubaga. The aim is to lift WOMEN out of poverty and teach them savings methodologies. The methodology Maama Janet introduced is one she learned from the country of Bangladesh.

Mukono Municipality Town Clerk, Francis Byabagabi, has issued a stern warning to all individuals and groups that benefited from the Emyooga program but have failed to return the funds. He said those who misused or diverted the money will face arrest as investigations intensify.

Speaking during a meeting with members of various Emyooga groups at the Mukono Municipal Offices, Byabagabi revealed that several cases of mismanagement had already been uncovered. According to him, some beneficiaries disappeared with the money, while others formed briefcase groups to fraudulently access the funds. He added that certain SACCO leaders also connived to keep the money instead of distributing it to the rightful beneficiaries.

Ugandan business leaders are concerned about the proposed expansion of the national budget, fearing that increased taxation will harm the private sector and hinder economic recovery.

Kampala, Uganda – Business leaders across Uganda are expressing deep concern over the proposed expansion of the national budget, warning that increased taxation in the 2025/2026 financial year will cripple the private sector and derail economic recovery.