Traders in Uganda's capital on strike over new tax collection system


KAMPALA, July 31 (Xinhua) -- Traders in the Ugandan capital city of Kampala on Wednesday closed their shops after a scheduled meeting with the country's President Yoweri Museveni to discuss their grievances was called off.

Along the main commercial streets in downtown Kampala, some traders chose to open as usual, while others closed their shops and sat outside or remained at home.

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