Finance Minister Matia Kassaija has asked the business community in Mbale City embrace government programmes to grow their businesses and support one another.
Kassaija sounded the appeal while meeting a section of the business community under their umbrella, Mbale City Traders Association over the weekend.
Richard Mataya the director Abrah Supermarket and Bakery said they told the minister about the problem of failing to access bigger loan facilities at fair interest rates.
James Netalisire the vice Chairperson of Mbale City Traders Association asked government to support local investors as opposed to putting focus on foreign investors.
Ritah Namuwenge the National Coordinator for Emyooga asked the business community to work towards expanding their enterprises for growth of the region.
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