Small Businesses Struggle as Rent, Taxes Rise in Urban Centers
Kampala, Uganda Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) across Uganda’s major towns are facing renewed pressure as commercial rent hikes and
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Thursday, February 19, 2026
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Author: Hafswa Nalwoga
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