Fred Kimbareba, the President of the Mbarara Small Manufacturers Association, expressed that E-business technology has not yet been widely adopted in the region. He highlighted the need for increased awareness about E-business but also noted a prevalent fear of fraud associated with it.
Zelda Nkwikiriza, a vendor said that the confusion in the central market was a result of a lack of a tenancy agreement that should be used to determine the ownership of the lockup or stall in the market.
The bridge that was constructed in 1999 crosses over River Rwizi and provides a shortcut for traders connecting to Mbarara from Isingiro district and a shorter route to residents who stay in Nyamitanga and Katete Ward.
Allan Karakure, the City Commercial Officer and chairperson of the organizing committee, assures that this year's Mbarara City Festival will feature an array of activities including street expos, exhibitions, medical camps, blood donation drives, cultural performances, and music and dance shows.
President Museveni, who was commissioning Uganda's first Tin refining factory, in 2015 issued a directive banning the exportation of unprocessed minerals because the country was losing value and job opportunities.
Alex Asiimwe, the Chairperson of Mbarara Grapes Farmers Cooperative, praised the transition to a digital system noting that the previous practice of travelling to Kampala to file annual returns and make amendments to the Cooperative By-laws was inconvenient for cooperators.
Carrying placards, the fresh fish vendors have accused the city council authorities of keeping a deaf ear and ignoring their pleas to have the rental fees reduced from 100,000 to 50,000 shillings.
"The standard stipulates the distance allowed between two fuel stations and there's a plan by the authorities to harmonise locations for congested fuel stations, for example, if three stations are near each other, they will be required to harmonise and work together as one station," said Peter Kitimbo.
The quarantine was imposed by the Commissioner for Animal Husbandry Dr Ann Rose Ademun following the outbreak of the disease in the cattle corridor and directed that the quarantine stays in place until the area records zero cases.
Joseph Mwesigye, the Mbarara District Environment Officer attributed the construction of pump fuel stations in fragile ecosystems to Ministry officials granting permits without considering input from local and national environment offices.
Deputy Mayor Priscah Mulongo Muganzi emphasized the need for studying new methods to manage street parking and mark designated lots on all city roads before reopening the bidding process.
He said that many soldiers get disabled in wars while others after retiring life becomes hard for them and their families noting that it is an area that insurance can also be very relevant for both inability and disability.
A saver pointed out that all the houses constructed by NSSF cost above 200 million shillings, but most savers, around 83%, have savings below 10 million shillings.
Musa Barugahare, the Publicity Secretary of the Association, stated that Mwijuka removed some executive members from the WhatsApp group that had been created for transparency and accountability, following their inquiries about the whereabouts of the raised funds.
The Traders and members accuse the Chairperson of the Association Simon Sezi Mwijuka of disrespect, owning the Association as a personal entity, locking association offices, and failing to show accountability of funds.
Kasasira explains that the victim first encountered the suspect at Mailo Two along Masaka Road while searching for employment in Mbarara City on October 9, 2023. The suspect engaged the victim, posing as a person familiar with the area.
