Kampala evening market traders get Museveni's financial boost
Barekye said that the President’s directive is to reach “the last person” by directly supporting small-scale traders, particularly those often excluded from mainstream government initiatives.
Each of the vendors who cook and sell food to communities in Kampala's business district received sh100,000 to boost their businesses. ( PPU photos)
By NewVision Reporter
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President Yoweri Museveni has given support to over 9,000 evening market vendors operating under the Toninyila Market Initiative in Kampala.
Each of the vendors who cook and sell food to communities in Kampala's business district received sh100,000 to boost their businesses.
The State House Comptroller, Jane Barekye, who earlier today (Thursday, September 18) delivered the package at a meeting in Kampala, commended the vendors for their resilience, which includes working with limited capital to sustain their livelihoods.
She also revealed that the financial aid rollout,, which began in the Central Division, will be extended to other divisions.
She said that the President’s directive is to reach “the last person” by directly supporting small-scale traders, particularly those often excluded from mainstream government initiatives.
A press release from the Presidential Press Unit states that Barekye urged them to use the Museveni cash for business growth, emphasising that the program is ongoing and will cover all divisions of Kampala.
She also praised President Museveni for prioritising household income enhancement through support to small businesses.
At the same event, Senior Presidential Advisor on Political Mobilisation, Moses Byaruhanga, in his address, highlighted that while the National Resistance Movement (NRM) government has established broad anti-poverty measures such as the Parish Development Model (PDM) and Emyooga, evening street vendors had not been adequately included.
He said the President specifically tasked his team to organise and support the evening market, recognising its role in Kampala’s economy.
Byaruhanga further called on the vendors to rally behind President Museveni and the NRM flag bearers in the forthcoming elections, stressing that their continued support would ensure the sustainability of such people-centered programs.