President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has once again extended financial support to roadside market vendors, this time in the Luwero and Nakasongola districts. The initiative, implemented through State House Uganda, aims to boost household incomes and promote economic inclusion among small-scale traders operating along major highways.
For the past three years, President Museveni has consistently provided aid to vendors working along key highways such as Gulu, Hoima, and Mityana roads. These roadside markets play a vital role in Uganda’s informal economy, providing daily income to thousands of women and youth.
Empowering Grassroots Traders
In this latest round of support, vendors in Luwero and Nakasongola received both financial capital and business development tools to help improve their market stalls, purchase stock, and expand their micro-enterprises.
“This is part of the President’s ongoing commitment to lifting ordinary Ugandans out of poverty by supporting income-generating activities at the grassroots level,” said a spokesperson from State House.
The support is part of the wider wealth creation agenda, a pillar of Uganda’s development strategy. By targeting small traders—especially women—President Museveni hopes to bridge the income gap and create sustainable livelihoods.
Highway Vendors as Economic Drivers
Roadside markets, particularly those along major transit routes, serve not just local communities but also travelers and transporters, making them key drivers of rural economic activity.
The President’s ongoing intervention is expected to boost local trade, food security, and employment in regions previously underserved by mainstream financial programs.
