KAMPALA,Uganda– Nakawa Division Council has approved a new ordinance mandating all supermarkets within the division to dedicate space for locally made products—a move aimed at boosting the Buy Uganda Build Uganda (BUBU) policy and supporting local entrepreneurs.
The announcement was made by Nakawa Division Mayor Paul Mugambe over the weekend during the closing ceremony of a one-day training workshop for women groups in Bukoto 1 Parish. The event, held at Mulimira Zone in Kamwokya, attracted over 60 participants.
Mayor Mugambe emphasized the need to protect and promote products made by local communities, especially those produced by women groups engaged in small-scale manufacturing. He noted with concern that many supermarkets in the area stock mainly imported goods, sidelining locally made alternatives.
“My executive committee has passed an ordinance requiring all supermarkets in Nakawa Division to establish stalls specifically for local products such as mushrooms, crafts, liquid soap, and other homegrown innovations,” Mugambe said. “This is a deliberate effort to promote the BUBU policy and give our local producers market access starting within our own communities.”
The mayor, who is seeking re-election, assured participants that the ordinance would soon be formally debated and passed into law to ensure its full implementation.
The workshop was organized by Hadijah Nabakiibi, an aspiring woman councilor for Bukoto 1 Parish under the National Unity Platform (NUP). Nabakiibi also serves as Nakawa’s female representative to the Buganda Kingdom Youth Council. She said the training aimed to equip women with income-generating skills, particularly in mushroom farming, to foster self-reliance and reduce household poverty.
Mayor Mugambe praised Nabakiibi for her commitment to women empowerment, highlighting the importance of such initiatives in enhancing local innovation and community development.
Also speaking at the event, Sadam Kirumira, Nakawa’s representative on the Buganda Kingdom Youth Council, applauded Nabakiibi’s efforts. He said the workshop aligned with the Kingdom’s broader goal of eradicating household poverty through community-driven projects and inclusive participation.
