Uganda seeks talks with Kenya over Uchumi debt to suppliers

An attendant at an Uchumi Supermarket branch in Kampala: Uganda's Trade ministry organised a meeting with the aggrieved suppliers last week. PHOTO | FILE

Uganda is planning talks with Kenya over aggrieved Uchumi Supermarket suppliers who are seeking payment and failure by the retailer to pay taxes.

Permanent secretary Julius Onen said the Ministry of Trade is looking to discuss the matter at a bilateral meeting early next month.