Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The interim leadership of Wandegeya Market in Kampala has embarked on the registration of all vendors in a bid to reorganize the market. This is also expected to streamline the allocation of working space to the vendors. The new leaders were elected earlier this year …
Read More »Gov’t starts compensation process for Owino, Nakasero market traders
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The government has started the process to compensate traders of St. Balikuddembe market – Owino and Nakawa Markets. In 2020, President Museveni directed the Minister of Kampala to with immediate effect remove from the government markets the Association leaders and supervise the sellers to elect …
Read More »Lord Mayor Lukwago collapses at Rubaga memorial for Archbishop Lwanga
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago has been evacuated from Lubaga Cathedral after collapsing during the mass to commemorate the life of His Grace Dr. Cyprian Lwanga, the former Archibishop of Kampala Archdiocese. Lukwago who was seated in the area reserved for VIPs, was lifted …
Read More »KCCA needs 178 billion shillings to expand Nakivubo channel
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kampala Capital City Authority-KCCA needs over Shillings 178.9 billion to expand Nakivubo channel, which is the major drainage of stormwater from the Kampala central business district. A report by the KCCA Executive secretariat shows that the Authority completed detailed designs for the works but lacks …
Read More »Only KCCA can establish markets – Attorney General
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Only Kampala Capital City Authority-KCCA is mandated to establish a market in the city according to the office of the Attorney General. This is contained in his response to the KCCA Market Ordinance, which was approved in 2019 to provide a comprehensive licensing regime for …
Read More »End of the Mike Mutebi era at KCCA FC
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | KCCA FC have today ended the contract of one of their most successful managers, Mike Hillary Mutebi. In a brief statement, KCCA described Mutebi as the most successful manager they have had, and said his long time assistant Morley Byekwaso would take over. JUST …
Read More »New law to enforce, implement greening of Kampala city
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Assenting to the Kampala Urban Greening Infrastructure Ordinance (UGIO) has raised hope of greening the city to its old friendly glory once again. This new hope comes after the disappearance of Kampala’s natural trees and green spaces caught the eye of residents in various areas. …
Read More »Mothers name best midwives in Kampala
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Nine midwives from four Health Centers managed by Kampala Capital City Authority-KCCA, have been named among those who offer dignified care to mothers seeking antenatal care The midwives are Kitimbo Fatuma Namagembe and Zam Nampanga from Kisenyi Health Centre IV, Clare Vilma and Joan Kasimire …
Read More »Expansion of Nakamiro, Lubigi channel takes shape
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There is progress on the expansion works of Nakamiro Channel as Kampala Capital City-KCCA seeks to improve the drainage system in the City to curb flooding. KCCA contracted China Railway and Jiangxi Water and Hydropower Construction Company Limited to expand Nakamiro and Lubigi Channels. Brain Baagala, …
Read More »Campaign posters litter city weeks after elections
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Different parts of Kampala are still littered with campaign posters weeks after the 2021 general elections. In September 2020, candidates vying for various elective positions splashed their campaign posters on buildings, utility poles, trees and roundabouts among others. The posters were pinned using glue …
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