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Pearl of Africa Hotel Kampala

October 5, 2017

On 2nd October 2017, Ugandans were filled with great joy and excitement with the opening of another five-star hotel “the pearl of Africa” on top of Nakasero hill. The new hotel is undeniably an added blessing for Uganda and other international travelers coming on Uganda safaris. Pearl of Africa hotel has increased on the number of luxury hotels in Kampala and Uganda assuring travelers with excellent catering and food services at affordable prices. The hotel is a member of Carlson Rezidor hotels and is the second hotel operating in the whole of Africa among the Quorvus collection hotels in Africa.
The new established was started way back in 2006 until 2nd October 2017 when it was officially opened to start its operations to provide quality food and sleeping services for all travelers on Uganda Safaris hence promoting Uganda’s tourism industry. The hotel has a total of 296 rooms divided into singles, doubles, twins and family cottages hence accommodating different kinds people whether solo, group or family tours.

For dining services, pearl of Africa has an all day operating dining restaurant, and a sports bar. All foods and drinks at a local, national and international level are served by high professional staff at all times with smooth service delivery. If you want to work out, Pearl of Africa Hotel has a private membership to the gym, spa, an indoor swimming pool, and children’s club, out door swimming pool. For sports, there is extended tennis ground, volley ball courts, pool, and squash which all keep clients fresh to enjoy the beautiful Kampala.

For those who plan business meetings and conferences, pearl of Africa hotel is the best place to be. The establishment has 9 meeting rooms, 2 boardrooms and a business center providing business travelers with enough comfortable place to meet. Rezidor Hotel Group is known for successful operations of hotels and is member of the Carlson Rezidor Hotel Group in partnership with the Aya Investment Group. The first class hotels in Uganda offering travelers with excellent services make Uganda indeed the pearl of Africa.

Book now and enjoy your stay at the “Pearl of Africa Hotel”.

Kampala City Carnival 2017

Myuganda

October 2, 2017

Only 5 days to the long a waited Kampala city festival, all Ugandans, East Africans and travelers from all over world are yet to enjoy the once in a lifetime Kampala carnival. On 8th October 2017, Kampala and Uganda as a whole will hit the 6th celebration of Kampala city festival since 2012 when it was first celebrated to promote domestic tourism in Uganda. The carnival is the biggest street party within the city center celebrated every first week of October where all businesses, public and private transportation are put on hold for all people to walk on all streets of Kampala from 6:00am to midnight. As you walk or drive along all streets of Kampala, local markets, shopping malls, public and private offices or else using any public transport means all over kampala, the only word repeatedly said is the forth coming “Kampala city carnival”. Taking part in the festival is the only way to enjoy the great Kampala city life and all it offers.

The ceremony is accompanied by colorful sights, vibrant sounds, dynamic beats along with an array of floats winding through the streets with dancers, spinning, whirling and twirling to the sweet mesmeric beats of celebration along the all designated festival routes.
The festival is all about live celebration of Kampala’s culture, social life, harmony and revolution among which together make Kampala a best place to visit. Similarly, the carnivore is a platform for networking rewarding travelers with an opportunity to share their experiences as well as learning from each other. More still, expect a variety of drinks, foods whether fresh, roasted or cooked all at your disposal.

Remarkably, this year’s festival is a companied with a pre festival concert and an international zone under the theme “Revel Diversity” These are to depict the facets and profusion of how unique and brilliant is Uganda’s culture. Different artist are to grace this ceremony for entertainment and these include Tanzania’s popular Diamond Platinum among other local and international singers. These will keep you fresh and happy along with your family and friends whom you will have come with.

How much is a ticket and where to get it
All participants in the Kampala city carnivore must have a ticket. The cost varies depending on the class and these are 20,000sh for ordinary, 40,000shs for VIP and 3000,000 for corporate tables. Tickets are picked from, shell lugogo, shell Bugolobi, Shell kiira road, shell capital, shell Kabalagala, shell Mengo, shell kawempe. Shell Namirembe; shell Bunga, shell Ntinda and shell Jinja road every day and you must pay cash.
On the other hand, you can buy tickets via MTN mobile money or Airtel money by dialing *210#, Enter merchant codes 01231, enter the reason for dialing, and then the amount of money depending on which ticket you want to buy, whether ordinary, Vip or corporate tables and then confirm with your pin number. After completing all the steps, you will receive a confirmation package from Kampala Capital city authority, which you will present to get a ticket.

In addition, there are sponsorship packages by platinum at a cost of 100,000ush and these include recognition from KCCA, non exclusive, unlimited co-branding on all available media throughout the publicity campaigns, 5 minutes of speaking at the concerts stage, prime space for a 200-seater at the main concert venue, 300 all access passes, VIP access route for your VIP guests and a 2 festival floats with your brand.
Come, be part of the festival and enjoy Kampala city and all its treasures.

Gorilla Trekking Rules & Regulations

Myuganda

September 22, 2017

At the start of every gorilla tracking day, all travelers attend a simple briefing about the rules, regulations and guidelines while with the gorillas in the mist. These rules are not a restriction to enjoy a gorilla safari but rather put to ensure the safety of gorillas and travelers in the jungle.These trekking guidelines were put by responsible government bodies in Uganda, Rwanda and Democratic Republic of Congo to protect the endangered mountain gorillas and travelers from communicable diseases hence ensuring sustainable gorilla tourism. Travelers are introduced to the dos and don’ts from park rangers, which increase travelers understanding hence ensuring good health of the critically endangered gorillas in their natural habitats. Gorilla tourism has become a leading tourism activity in east and central Africa drawing thousands of travelers from all parts of the world, which has put the life of the critically endangered gorillas at risk. The gorilla trekking rules and guidelines apply in both gorilla destinations and they include among others:

Maximum of 8 people per gorilla family

It’s a must that every gorilla troop must be visited by a maximum of eight people or less. While in the briefing travelers are divided into groups of eight and then allocated to one gorilla family to trek. This means that there are only eight permits available per day per group. In times of low visits, a gorilla group can be visited by less than 8 people, which make it more interesting. The limited number of travelers is to avoid congestions, which can be harmful harm to the endangered gorillas.

Keep a distance of seven meters

All travelers going for a Rwanda gorilla tracking must keep a distance of seven meters away from the gorillas.This is to avoid closer interaction with the critically endangered gorillas. The responsible government bodies have put a condition that all travelers must a keep a distance of seven meters away from the gorillas. The distance is to avoid the spread of human wildlife air born diseases such as flu and cough among others, which can be harmful to the gorillas. Also, the distance is top save travelers from catching wildlife diseases hence ensuring good health for all the gorillas and the travelers.

Stay in your groups and keep calm

Travelers are reminded to keep in their groups and avoid moving separately in the jungle. Splitting from a group may lead one to get lost in the forest or even meet other wild animals, which can be harmful to him/her. Similarly, trekkers are required to speak at a low tone, gorillas are very sensible and calm creatures but which behaves wild if disrupted by loud noise. In case the gorillas charge, travelers are reminded to imitate by crouching down, not run away and avoid looking direct into the eyes of the gorillas.

Do not litter nor feed gorillas

Packing it in and out is a must do for all travelers taking pat in gorilla trekking. Whereas gorilla trekkers are reminded to carry packed lunch, drinking waters and energy giving snacks, they must not leave anything behind at the end of the trek. These may include empty bottles, leftovers and polythene bags. Similarly, travelers must also not feed the gorillas in anyway.

Do not trek when sick

Sharing 98.9% of human genes, mountain gorillas are the closest relatives to human beings, which make them susceptible to human diseases. The commonly spread diseases are airborne such as flue, cough, and other related sicknesses which can easily be spread from people to the endangered mountain gorillas. All trekkers must therefore be in good health and free from any sickness to ensure the safety of gorillas. Me still, travelers are reminded to turn back their faces in case of sneezing or cough to avoid the spread of airborne diseases.

Restricted to an hour

The interaction with gorillas last for an hour despite the several hours, which may be spent in the hiking process before meeting the gorillas. On meeting the gorillas, travelers must spend an hour as they observe carefully their human like characters as well as taking photographs. After an hour with gorillas, travelers are required to hire back marking the end of the gorilla tour.

15 years and above

Trekking age is restricted to 15 years and above regardless of the mature looks. Therefore all gorilla trekkers must be 15 years and above and there must be documents such as the birth certificates and passport details for clarification.

Conclusively therefore take part in gorilla trekking, follow the rules and regulations and you will have a memorable gorilla safari experience.

Pupils and Parents Arrested Over Absenteeism

Myuganda

June 30, 2017

Absenteeism is a major cause for failure and poor performance in schools at all levels of learning especially those in villages. As a strategy to stop extensive absenteeism and school drop outs with no clear reasons, the government has organized an intensive operation aimed at arresting all children who stay at home during school times along with their parents. Officials have come in to arrest pupils and parents who keep children at home for business and domestic activities. The arrest started on 23rd June 2017 in Palisa district Eastern Uganda and 27 children including 26 primary school pupils and 1 secondary school student have been so far arrested together with their parents.

Of the 27 children arrested, 26 were primary school pupils from St john Kacherebuya and Odusai primary schools where as 1 student from Good shepherd secondary school both under the programs of Universal Primary education (UPE) and universal secondary education (USE) respectively. Both victims had no clear reasons for not being at school that time. According to the government, every parent should write a note as to why a child has missed s school on a specific day and submit it to the respective school. It has been realized that schools under universal primary education and universal secondary educations are the ones facing high school dropouts and absenteeism yet with no clear reasons to defend themselves.

During the arrest, Parents mostly for primary school pupils were found responsible for their children’s absenteeism. This was realized when most pupils reported that they miss school for lack of scholastic materials which should be provided by their parents. More still, children miss school to do domestic activities such as cooking and baby-sitting for their mothers. Also, children were found of missing school to do other businesses for their parents. This has therefore forced government officials to impose tough measures against parents who have contributed to the failure of their children. Absenteeism has presently become a habit, which has continuously demotivated teachers especially in U.P.E and U.S.E despite their willingness to teach.

Additionally, young girls who drop out of schools have been and are still being married off by their parents at attender age for bride wealth. This has worsened the lives of these young girls associated with high poverty levels. From the analysis conducted in Palisa district, approximately 52% of young girls in the region are married off at tender age.

More still, the negative perception of most parents in villages towards education makes them stop their children from going to school. Most parents in the local villages of Palisa district look at their daughters as assets for bride wealth, they therefore marry them off at a tender age to get paid hence dropping them out of schools.

Likewise, failure by the government officials to monitor and supervise the performance of these schools is another cause of poor performance in government schools. This has therefore called upon responsible government officials to continuously check out these schools to keep relevant updates.

Conclusively therefore, quality education is a right for every child and a responsibility for all parents. Strategies should be put to ensure best performance in both private and government schools in all parts of the country.

Hair dressing in Uganda

Myuganda

June 26, 2017

Good looking is everyone’s desire and beauty is a composition of many things including nice hair for both men and women. Various hair making styles have been introduced to ensure new different looks every day for both men and women. Different salons have therefore been established in all parts of the country (Uganda) offering a variety of quality services at affordable prices. While looking for the best salon, clients are reminded to look at the quality of the facility along with the equipment’s used, friendly atmosphere, exotic salon décor, comfortable chairs, sprays, blow dyers, trolleys, and curling irons. Separate sections for men and women are also recommended in case of massage. To ensure consistence in service delivery, salons are encouraged to stock enough equipment’s to use any time. The leading hair dressing salons in Uganda include among others:

Kinkoz Salon
Kinkoz Salon is a first-class and modern unisex salon in Kampala. It is located at 1st floor of Masaka Jubilee House 2013/Annet Plaza opposite the Old Taxi Park along Ben Kiwanuka Street.
The Salon offers a very convenient atmosphere to all clients since there are separate departments for both men and women to make them feel very comfortable while upholding their privacy.
The skilled, experienced and talented staff at Kinkoz salon makes it so easy for you to do any kind of hairstyle you may need and you will walk away well satisfied with the service. Other services including bridals, massage, facial, manicure and pedicure are all available at Kinkoz and they are all at friendly prices.
For more information, bookings and inquiries please contact the management through the numbers below;
+256702893764
+256788382585

Sparkles salon
Located at sturrock, acacia mall Kampala Uganda, sparkles salon is one of the leading hair dressing and hair cutting salon in Kampal. The salon has experienced and welcoming staff trained to style your hair to fulfill every client’s interests at affordable prices. For more details,
Contact us: +256 705818593

Elijow unisex
Located on plot 7-channel street Uganda Kampala, Elijow unisex is the leading company working in hairdressing, and other beauty saloons. For health and beauty, Elijow unisex deals in eyelash extensions, permanent makeup, skincare, fragrance and perfume and spray tanning equipment’s. There are barbers, hair accessories, hair extensions, wigs and hair loss treatment among others.
Contact us: +256 705818593

Harona beauty parlour
Specializing in hairdressing, hair and beauty salons business activities, Harona beauty parlour saloon is located on old Kiira road Kampala Uganda.
Contact us: +256 705818593

Salon delight Nakulabye
Located on Hoima road P.O Box 22402 Kampala, Uganda, salon delight Nakulabye offers you the trending hair dressing styles, cosmetics, hair cutting and make up at affordable prices.
Contact us: +256 705818593

Desire hair salon & Barber
These are located on Masaka road Nateete Kampala Uganda offering you wilt the best hair cutting and dressing styles with make up and facial treatment at affordable prices. For more details,
Contact us: +256 705818593

Dynasty Unisex salon
These are beauty professionals in hair dressing, styling, cutting, make up, facial treatment at a negotiable prices. They are located on tank hill road Kampala Uganda. They also deal in eyelash extensions, tattoo supplies, skin care, permanent make up, nail and beauty training, massage and waxing treatment among others.
Contact us: +256 705818593

Kitty’s bridal salon & Boutique
Located on plot 42 Kampala road Kampala Uganda, Kitty bridal salon are the best hair dressers, for brides and other people making you look for ay function. They also do permanent make up, and eyelash extensions among others. Reach out to them for more details
Contact us: +256 705818593

Conclusively therefore, myuganda.co.ug brings you the best hair designers in all parts of Uganda offering you quality services at affordable prices.

Community tourism a way forward for Uganda

Myuganda

June 22, 2017

Uganda having been looked at as a unique and potential tourism destination by travelers from all parts of the world, the promotion of community-based tourism which targets local communities and people there is now the focus of the uganda government aimed at encouraging more gorilla safaris to Bwindi and other wildlife tours to all uganda national parks and tourism sites all over the country. In community tourism, travelers are hosted and accommodated by local people especially the economically marginalized in their homes. As a result the local people are the beneficiaries of community tourism earning them a living hence improved the standards of living of the local people. This means that Community tourism is not only for the tourism and service industry but also to the local residents who will earn income as service and produce providers.

The main concern now is to establish proper accommodation facilities mainly low budget to ensure quality services are provided to travelers at affordable prices. By doing this, the ministry of tourism will have segmented the tourism market which is a very big step in tourism industry.

Similarly, Uganda citizens have now showed interest in domestic tourism in which they will travel to different tourism sites within their country. This will complement foreign travelers from western and Asian countries arriving to Uganda. More still, community tourism will encourage the highest population of Uganda to explore and enjoy the beauty within their country Uganda.
According to the Uganda tourism board (UTB) a government body responsible for tourism marketing and product development, there has been an increase I the inquiries about Uganda in the traditional market. The increased inquiries about Uganda are a great assurance of the highest number of tourist arrivals into the country. From the reports by the Uganda embassy in the United States, the number of us citizens inquiring about Uganda has doubled from 50 to more than 100 recorded daily.
To ensure quality services, the hotel industry has now trained and employs more skilled staff with customer care skills ensuring memorable experience. All this is done to ensure customers are treated well from the time they come to the hotel to when they leave.

Conclusively therefore, there is great hope for increased tourist arrivals to Uganda with the promotion of community tourism targeting local communities and the people there.

Referral Hospitals In Uganda

Myuganda

June 5, 2017

Promotion of good health to all Ugandans is a priority for the government of Uganda. A health system comprised of health institutions, resources and organizations have been established by the government and non-governmental organizations to ensure good health. Various hospitals, health centers and clinics have been established in all parts of the country. The leading referral hospitals in Uganda include among others:

Mulago hospital
This is main national referral hospital in Uganda and the teaching hospital for medical students main Makerere University. Mulago hospital is the center for the highest population of patients in the whole country both out patients, inpatients, postnatal visits, emergencies and deliveries. Mulago was founded in 1913 hence the oldest and leading referral hospital in Uganda.

Kabale regional referral hospital
Situated in in kale district southwestern Uganda, the hospital serves over 2 million people from different regions in southwestern Uganda. These include kabale, kisoro, kanungu, Rukungiri, and the neighboring Ntungamo among others. Both out and inpatients are attended to by professional doctors and nurses.

Arua regional referral hospital
This was established in 1994 with funded by the Uganda ministry of health and general care in the hospital is free.

Masaka regional referral hospital
This was first established purposely to provide medical treatment for the veterans of world wa1 after which it was transformed as a referral hospital in 1996. It has a capacity of over 330 beds accommodating roughly 90.6% of the total population of patients. Out patient services as well as nutritional support services are all provided at the hospital.

Mbarara regional referral hospital
This is situated in Mbarara also as a medical school for science and technology at Mbarara University. The districts served by Mbarara hospital include Isingiro, Ntungamo, kiruhura, Mbarara, Bushenyi and ibanda among others.

Moroto regional referral hospital
The hospital was established in 1940 in Moroto district Karamoja region. Seven districts in northern Uganda including Abim, Moroto, Napak, kabongo, kotido, Amudat, and Nakapiripiti are served by Moroto regional referral hospital.

conclusively therefore, the health status in uganda is good ensured by the support by the government and other health institutions and and governmental organisation in and outside the country.

Shopping in Uganda

Myuganda

June 1, 2017

As one way of enjoying leisure, shopping has presently become an interest of many people on Uganda safaris both locals and internationals. Fortunately,Shopping is done online or in person with quick and immediate delivery of all products a buyer is interested in. It entails involves buying different products including utensils, dresses, foods, sacks, machinery and any other thing an individual can use in any way. Kampala is the center for shopping in Uganda and various shopping malls, shopping Arcades, and super markets have been established in all corners of the city to ease shopping everywhere at and any time within and out of Kampala.

Owino market
This is the largest and busiest market within Kampala accommodating hundreds of buyers and sellers every day. All kinds of products including foods, dresses, utensils and cosmetics among others are sold in owino at different prices. There is no specific price in owino and the final price paid depends on the bargaining power of the buyers meaning that different people can buy the same product on different prices. For more information,
contact us:+256 701106004/ +256 776107004

Garden city shopping mall
Located on Yusuf Lule road Kampala, the shopping mall is a home for everything. The mall comprises of banks, bookshops, boutiques, butchers, clothing boutiques, computers, department stores, computer accessories, digital cameras, dry cleaners, electronics, foreign exchange bureaus, florists, engravers and furniture companies. Additionally, garden city shopping mall contain hair dressing and beauty salons which include parlous, handicrafts, jewelers, along with stationery, pet shops, photo processing, sports shops, casinos, bars and cinemas among others.
Contact us: +256 701106004/ +256 776107004

Acacia mall
Located at kisementi Kololo Kampala Uganda, acacia mall is the best place for business and shopping offering all you need. The services offered include ice cream, banks, pastry shops, sandwiches, electronics, internet service provides, foreign exchange, restaurants, technology, photography studio, coffee shops, telecommunications, book shops, accessories, movies, kids play zone, boutiques, clothing retailer and health shops among others.
Contact us: +256 701106004/ +256 776107004

Metroplex shopping mall
This is the best place for shopping and business located on P.O.Box 2112, Block 220 Naalya Kampala Uganda. The shopping malls offers you with quality boutiques, blinds, banks, computer accessories, cosmetics, bookshops, fashion accessories, electronics, foreign exchange bureaus, kids clothing and toy shops, salons , shoes and handbag shops among others.
Contact us: +256 701106004/ +256 776107004

Pioneer Mall Kampala
Situated between Burton Street, Johnson Street and Wilson road Kampala, pioneer mall offers you first class clothes, shoes, art designs, foods ceramics and jewelry at affordable prices.
Contact us: +256 701106004/ +256 776107004

Freedom city shopping center
Located on plot 4010 Namasuba Kampala Entebbe roads, the shopping mall offers you with best bars, restaurants, salons, boutiques, banks, bookshops, cosmetics, jewelries, and cafesseries among others.
Contact us:+256 701106004/ +256 776107004

Quality shopping villages
Situated in Lubowa 2km off Entebbe road, quality-shopping supermarket entails bookshops, banks, boutiques, dry cleaners, fabrics, pharmacies, shoe shops, ice cream parlors, restaurants, and hair salons among others.For moe details,
Contact us: +256 701106004/ +256 776107004

Lugogo shopping mall
Located at shop no.17 Lugogo bypass Kampala, Lugogo shopping mall is the best place for business and shopping offering you with camping equipment’s, handicrafts, furniture, pharmacies, supermarkets, Coffee shops, optometrists and foreign exchange bureaus among others.
Contact us: +256 701106004/ +256 776107004

Mukwano Mall
The shopping Mall is located opposite new Taxi Park on kyaggwe road kisenyi down town Kampala. Here is everything you need including clothes, bags, shoes, households, furniture, stationery, cosmetics, jewellies, and bookshops among others.
Contact us: +256 701106004/ +256 776107004

Other shopping Malls, supermarkets and arcades include Ham towers, Haruna towers, Gazaland, Qualicel, Oasis Nakumatti shopping mall, Ovino shopping mall, Avema shopping center, Majestic plaza, Nalubwana arcade, shoppers stop plaza, Yamaha Centre building and Mutaasa kafeero plaza among others.

Conclusively therefore, shopping is the best activity to do especially in leisure time. All people should visit an of the shopping malls, arcades and super markets for quality services.

Common Poultry Diseases

Myuganda

May 31, 2017

Poultry is one form of farming in Uganda which many people have taken part. However, poultry has been highly affected by various diseases drawing back poultry production not as expected.

Coccidiosis is the common disease that has infected approximately 20% of the total poultry in Uganda according to the findings from central diagnostic laboratory at Makerere university veterinary medicine,

The killer disease is caused by Coccidian, a parasitic protozoan organism and spreads from one bird to another mostly through droppings that are already infected. The spreading of the disease is caused by infected droppings, which are consumed by other birds. These droppings contain the eggs of the coccidian which birds pick and eat while feeding on he ground leading to their infection.

Coccidian eggs in the intestines hatch into adult coccidian which later attaches to the walls of the intestines and then start to increase in numbers. As the eggs grow and multiply, intestinal walls are damaged which lead to bleeding and then a reddish color in the droppings of the birds a sign of coccidiosis. The other signs of coccidiosis include loss of weight, pale of the combs and loss of production in birds among others.

To prevent the spread of Coccidiosis, poultry farmers are ought use Coccidiosis, which can also be used for treatment at a higher dosage with the direction by the veterinary doctors. More still poultry farmers with the guidance’s of the doctors are reminded to change the vaccine since coccidian can resist frequently used vaccines.
To deal with the disease, farmers are told to use coccidiostats mixed with feeds or water during the outbreak to prevent the spread of the disease. Farmers are cautioned to pay attention and follow the guidelines of the manufacturer in order to avoid overdosing which can be harmful.

Besides coccidiosis, other diseases such as Collibalillossi, Cannibalism, New castle, Gumbaro disease, and Oomphalitis are as well affecting poultry farming in Uganda. Also, newly avian leukossi, nutritional deficiencies, necrotic enteritis, foreign bodies, fowl pox, mycoplasmosis, Avian encephalomyelitis, Gout, Mareks disease, broiler ascites, infectious bronchitis, external parasites, Bumbe feet, suffocation and vaccine reaction.

Conclusively therefore, poultry farming is the best form of farming that all people should take part in. Farmers are cautioned to take action to prevent the spread of poultry diseases for high production.

Rice Prices Shoot High

Myuganda

May 31, 2017

With the high inflation in Uganda shooting upto 6.68 % this year, the prices of all food stuffs have increased. It’s increasingly becoming very hard for a small income earner to support their families and meet all life expenses like school fees, medical services.
Just last year, the price of Pakistan rice was costing she 3000 per kilogram but now has shot to Shs 5000, while Super rice has gone to Shs 5000 from Shs 3000 and Kaiso which has been the most affordable has moved from Shs 2500 to Shs 4500 which is incredibly high.

Rice for many families in Uganda is a favorite food for the mail the children, and many families have been depending for every day meals leave alone schools.

Last year, the country faced a severe drought with food production largely reduced as the crops were drying up from farmlands. With less food production, the prices of food has been gradually increasing, toped with increasing fuel prices worded by a weakening shilling forcing a general increase in all commodity prices in the market.

Another significant cause o the high price of commodities is the high transport costs due to high fuel prices right from the gardens in villages to markets in Kampala

General market situation
Traders in common market places in Kampala – Owino market, Nakawa market, Nakasero market have increased prices of commonly consumed maize flour from Shillings 1500 a Kilogramme to Shillings 3000 to match the price traders invest in fuel to transport maize from rural areas, taxes, grinding costs. Other commodities like Beef, have increased from Shillings 8000 to Shillings 10,000

According to most traders, the high price increase today, has been the highest experienced in the last 2 years.