Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) traffic report for 2022 has revealed that Northern Bypass roundabouts and junctions are the most deadly to road users. The statistics launched on Monday show Kalerwe and Sentema roundabouts are spots where pedestrians and motorcyclists are mostly crushed …
Read More »Police truck knocks woman dead along Northern bypass
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A police truck has knocked dead a woman at Kalerwe along the Northern bypass in Kawempe division. The deceased is 24-year-old Penelope Kyomuhendo. According to eyewitnesses, the police truck that was speeding towards Kalerwe knocked Kyomuhendo at around 7:20 am and sped off. Wamadi Okanya, …
Read More »KCCA reopens four markets at Kalerwe
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kampala Capital City Authority– KCCA has reopened four of the 13 markets at Kalerwe following their closure on April 3rd, 2020. The Kampala Affairs Minister, Betty Amongi ordered the closure of the markets for failure to maintain the four meter physical distancing as directed …
Read More »POLICE: Juma Seiko faces attempted murder charges after Kalerwe shooting
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Lt. Col. Juma Seiko is in trouble for shooting and injuring four people at Kalerwe Round about in Kampala. According to the Deputy Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokesperson, Luke Owoyesigyire Police has preferred charges of attempted murder against Seiko before granting him Police Bond. He …
Read More »PICTORIAL: UNRA demolishes structures in Kalerwe
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda National Roads Authority enforcement teams are carrying out demolition of structures at Kalerwe, Bivamuntuuyo market to pave way for expansion works on the Kampala Northern Bypass project. “It’s important to note that all affected parties in this exercise have been duly compensated, informed and …
Read More »Two policemen gunned down in Kampala robbery
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Two policemen have been killed in a robbery in Kampala by unknown gunmen. The driver of the car the robbers targeted along Gayaza road in Kalerwe, just outside the city centre, is also reported dead. Reports Saturday night indicate armed men attempted to rob cashiers …
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