The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) recently held a meeting with city traders' associations to address concerns raised at the State House Investors Protection Unit. The meeting brought together representatives from various traders' associations, including the National Entrepreneurs and Traders Association (NETA), Federation of Uganda Traders Associations (FUTA), and Kampala City Traders Association (KACITA). The discussions focused on exploring possible solutions to challenges affecting businesses in Kampala.
During the meeting, traders' leaders outlined the challenges they face while operating businesses in the city and called for urgent intervention from KCCA. They highlighted issues such as the need for suitable locations for street vendors, disputes involving city landlords, and the presence of taxis in front of traders' shops. The traders' leaders emphasized the need for KCCA to address these concerns to improve the trading environment in Kampala.
NETA Chairperson Thadeus Nagenda Musoke asked KCCA to identify suitable locations for free market days and evening markets for street vendors who were evicted from operating on Kampala streets. Musoke also called on KCCA to intervene in disputes involving city landlords who fail to pay taxes, resulting in the closure of shops occupied by traders who continue to pay their monthly rent.
The Chairman of the United Arcader Traders Entrepreneur Association (UATEA), Edward Ntale, raised concerns about the presence of taxis in front of traders' shops, saying it affects business operations. Ntale also called for compensation for victims of flooding in the city and urged KCCA to remove temporary structures erected inside city shops.
The meeting is part of ongoing engagements between KCCA and city traders aimed at addressing concerns affecting businesses and improving the trading environment in Kampala. KCCA is working to find solutions to the challenges raised by traders, with the goal of creating a more favorable business environment.
The traders' associations represented at the meeting, including NETA, FUTA, KACITA, Kampala Arcades Traders Association (KATA), and Uganda National Traders Alliance (UNATA), have been actively involved in discussions with KCCA to address the concerns of city traders. These efforts aim to promote a more collaborative and supportive environment for businesses in Kampala.
The outcome of the meeting and the implementation of the agreed-upon solutions will be crucial in determining the effectiveness of KCCA's efforts to address the challenges faced by city traders. The success of these initiatives will likely have a positive impact on the business environment in Kampala, benefiting traders and the local economy.
Key points
- KCCA meets with city traders' associations to address concerns and find solutions to challenges affecting businesses in Kampala.
- Traders' leaders call for urgent intervention from KCCA on issues such as suitable locations for street vendors and disputes involving city landlords.
- The meeting is part of ongoing engagements between KCCA and city traders to improve the trading environment in Kampala.
