Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Government Chief Whip, Ruth Nankabirwa says she is pursuing Members of Parliament to realize quorum and pass the resolution on the motion seeking parliamentary approval for creation of 15 cities. The cities include Arua, Gulu, Fort Portal, Masaka and Mbale. Others are Lira, …
Read More »MPs demand boundaries for proposed cities
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Members of Parliament have asked the Ministry of Local government to present clear boundaries for the proposed 15 cities. The cities include Arua, Mbarara, Gulu, Jinja, Fort Portal, Masaka and Mbale. Others are Hoima, Lira, Entebbe, Soroti, Nakasongola, Kabale, Moroto and Wakiso. The call followed …
Read More »Excitement as gov’t conforms to Masaka’s quest for city status
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There is general excitement in Masaka following a government decision to fast track the elevation of the municipality to city status. The decision was announced by Local Government Minister Tom Butime, during a meeting with political and opinion leaders from the greater Masaka region, …
Read More »Gov’t dragged to court for excluding Mbale from list of approved cities
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | John Kennedy Wasikye, the Deputy Culture Minister in the Inzu Ya Masaba has dragged government to court for excluding Mbale municipality from the list of the approved cities that are to become operational in July 2020. Those approved are Fort Portal, Mbarara, Jinja, Gulu and …
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