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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Forum for Democratic Change-FDC Extra Ordinary Delegates Conference sitting in Kampala has suspended the party President Eng Patrick Oboi Amuriat and appointed the City Lord Mayor and party Vice President in charge of Buganda Erias Lukwago as the Interim President. The conference also …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court has excluded Erias Lukwago, the Vice President of the Buganda Region for the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC), from the proceedings involving three members of the party who are seeking a declaration that the upcoming National Delegates Conference is irregular and in …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The inadequate allocation of government funds for road construction and maintenance in Kampala continues to be a significant topic in political and social discussions, highlighting the pressing issue of the city’s poor road infrastructure. Recently, Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) faced public backlash over …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  The Kampala City Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago has asked the government to boost the fight against child trafficking. Speaking at the celebrations to mark the International Day of Street Children, Lukwago said that the children are not on the streets to beg but rather …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kampala Capital City Authority-KCCA Council has unanimously resolved to halt the issuance of contracts to casual workers for cleaning the city. The decision was reached in the KCCA council meeting chaired by Deputy Speaker Nasur Masaba on Tuesday following a resolution presented by the Lord …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Over 50 employees from the Multiplex Limited Parking last week  petitioned Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago seeking for his intervention in their claim of unfair treatment and abuse of their rights. The petition which was handed over to the Lukwago at City Hall raised several …

People die as they promise and don’t deliver Kampala, Uganda | MUBATSI HABATI | Kampala City Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago is once again battling to ensure boda-boda remain in the capital. This after an orchestrated move in January saw Parliament order the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) to decongest the …

Their pact shifts national politics in ways unseen Kampala, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | “A year ago I was offered a position in the government but I took time off to consult,” Nobert Mao said while appearing on the NBS TV political talk show Frontline the day he was appointed …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) launched a new law that prohibits the exploitation of children. Known as the Kampala Capital City Child Protection Ordinance 2022, the law criminalizes children loitering in public places, begging or soliciting, vending or hawking and bans the sale …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kampala City Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago wants property rate tax reduced to cater for low income earners. According to the Local Government Act, local governments can charge a percentage not exceeding 12 percent of the taxable value of the property and a minimum of …