Uganda, April 17 -- Kampala City traders have rejected a request by State Minister for Kampala City and Metropolitan Affairs, Mr Christopher Kyofatogabye, to reopen shops, a head of their meeting with President Yoweri Museveni.

Over 100 traders are expected to meet with President Yoweri Museveni on April 19, to discuss the contentious taxes and other policies that have forced traders countrywide to close their shops.

While addressing a section of traders and their leaders in Kampala on April 17, Mr Kyofatogobya assured them that the President had given them a greenlight to meet them, but requested that the traders resume work today (Thursday), but they rejected.

"The President is willing to meet you and those who will be part of the me...