BEIJING | Xinhua | China has persistently advanced high-quality urban renewal to improve residents’ sense of happiness, consciously practicing the people-centered development philosophy, and the efforts have paid off. Officials and experts discussed in the latest episode of China Economic Roundtable, an all-media talk show hosted by Xinhua …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Baati emerged as a standout performer at the 31st Uganda International Trade Fair, earning top honours for its leadership and innovation in the building and construction sector. The company was awarded the title of Best Sector Exhibitor in Building, Construction and Housing Technology, …
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Over 300 exhibitors, 5,000 attendees expected at the Uganda Real Estate & Housing Expo 2025 Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The first edition of the Uganda Real Estate & Housing Expo (UREHE) 2025, a new landmark event for the Ugandan real estate and housing sector, has been launched …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Habitat for Humanity Uganda has announced that Paul Okiring is their new National Director, effective May 12, 2025. According to a statement, he brings over 14 years of experience in Uganda’s development and humanitarian sectors, including roles with Action for Community Development and the …
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As populations surge and urbanisation accelerates, African governments are betting big on investors in a new policy shift that targets private investment to scale the production of affordable housing units. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | A wave of government housing policies is set to change the urban landscape across …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Internal Affairs Minister Maj Gen Otafiire Kahinda has given the Uganda Police Force a three-month ultimatum to start constructing housing units for junior officers. The Housing Project was initially launched in 2016 by then Inspector General of Police Gen Edward Kale Kayihura with the construction of 10,000 housing units. The …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Maj Gen Francis Takirwa, the Deputy Commander of Land Forces, has officially inaugurated 60 newly constructed housing units at the 403 Infantry Brigade headquarters located in Matany Sub-County, Napak District. These housing units, whose construction commenced on May 25, 2022, are part of a broader …
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Habitat for Humanity to show Ugandans that decent housing can be achieved using basic knowledge and materials easily accessible in the community Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Lands, Housing and Urban Development is considering new strategies for developers to come up with simplified versions of condominiums. …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Land, Housing, and Urban Development in Uganda is considering vertical housing development in urban-slum areas to address the challenges posed by the increasing population. The Condominium Property Act of 2001 provides provisions for vertical housing development, particularly in urban centers. Persis Namuganza, …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 420 out of the 1,020 police housing units at Naguru police headquarters have been commissioned by the Internal Affairs Minister, Maj Gen. Kahinda Otafiire. Despite this, Otafiire notes that Uganda Police Force needs over 40,000 housing units to cater for personnel living in disgraceful …
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