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KCCA: New traffic signals to reduce congestion in the city

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) and Traffic Police are optimistic that the new traffic signals replacing city roundabouts under construction will significantly reduce heavy traffic congestion in the city center. Daniel Nuwabine, KCCA Spokesperson, told Uganda Radio Network that the ongoing infrastructure upgrade, …

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Former Sembabule RDC Mathias Kintu Musoke joins PFF

Kalungu, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Mathias Kintu Musoke, who served as the Resident District Commissioner (RDC) for Sembabule, has announced his departure from the National Resistance Movement (NRM) to join the new opposition political party, the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF). Musoke was RDC from 2017 until 2020, when he …

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Govt signs major LPG agreement for sustainable energy

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Government has signed a Supply and Purchase Agreement with Global Gases Group to establish a Liquefied Petroleum Gas (LPG) storage facility and cylinder manufacturing and filling plants. The facility, set to be constructed in Luzira by 2026, aims to boost LPG usage across the …

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Woman in viral video assaulting traffic policeman arrested

KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Police have arrested Mercy Timbitwire Bashisha, the woman captured in a viral video assaulting a traffic policeman and threatening to have him lose his job. According to Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Kituuma Rusoke, the arrest follows an incident in which Bashisha became violent toward …

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KITEEZI GARBAGE: IGG suspends dealings with Ghana-based firm

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Inspector General of Government (IGG), Beti Kamya Turwomwe, has ordered the suspension of all activities at Kiteezi landfill involving Jospong Group of Companies, a Ghana-based firm, due to alleged irregularities in the awarding of their contract. Last week, the government announced the handover of …

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Mpox: Uganda reports 49 new cases

KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Uganda on Friday reported 49 new mpox cases, bringing the total number of laboratory-confirmed infections in the country to 145, according to authorities. The country’s Ministry of Health said that Kampala, the capital of Uganda, recorded 27 new cases of the disease, the highest in …

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UBTEB announces phase out of advanced craft certificate exams

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Business and Technical Examinations Board (UBTEB) has announced a decision to phase out the Advanced Craft Certificate, providing one last chance for candidates who wish to take the examinations. Onesmus Oyesigyire, Executive Secretary at UBTEB, said that the change aligns with recent reforms …

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Public sector leaders join forces with the launch of the Chairpersons’ Forum for enhanced collaboration

Kampala, Uganda | THE IINDEPENDENT |  CEO Summit Uganda, through the National Housing and Construction Company Limited (NHCCL) officially launched the Public Sector Chairpersons’ Forum, a new initiative dedicated to enhancing collaboration, sharing experiences, and engineering best practices among leaders at the governance level across several public sector agencies. The …

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Former KCCA ED charged, remanded

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kasangati Chief Magistrates Court has remanded  the Former Executive Director of Kampala Capital City Authority Dorothy Kisaka and her Deputy David Luyimbazi on 57 charges including  manslaughter,  causing death  or harm by rush or negligent act. Kisaka , Luyimbazi  and the  Director of Public …

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