Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Uganda Civil Aviation Authority Director General Fred Bamwesigye has called for stronger competition frameworks in Africa’s aviation sector, warning that liberalized airspace without proper regulation risks undermining fairness and consumer protection. Opening a three-day continental workshop on competition regulations in air transport at Speke Resort …
Read More »Uganda arrests suspected members of international drug cartel in Kampala
Kampala, Uganda | Xinhua | Ugandan authorities on Wednesday announced the arrest of suspected members of an international drug cartel operating in the capital, Kampala. The Ministry of Internal Affairs said in a statement that a Ugandan national and two Nigerians were apprehended during an intelligence-led operation targeting a sophisticated …
Read More »Uganda launches electric buses in capital city to boost clean transport
KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | Uganda has deployed a fleet of locally manufactured electric buses in the capital, Kampala, marking a significant step toward cleaner urban transport, officials said. E-Bus Xpress Kiira Ltd., a subsidiary of the state-owned Kiira Motors Corporation, announced in a statement on Monday that it officially …
Read More »Uganda Immigration arrests 231 foreign nationals in Adjumani, Kampala crackdown
Adjumani, Uganda | URN | The Directorate of Citizenship and Immigration Control (DCIC) has arrested at least 231 foreign nationals in a series of intelligence-led operations conducted in Kampala and Adjumani District over the past two days. According to the Ministry of Internal Affairs spokesperson, Simon Peter Mundeyi, the coordinated …
Read More »Fuel shortage hits Kampala as motorists scramble for supply
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Motorists across Kampala are scrambling for fuel after a shortage that first hit upcountry stations earlier this week spread to the capital, triggering long queues, price hikes, and growing frustration among transport operators. On Friday, most outlets operated by Shell and TotalEnergies were found without …
Read More »AFCON 2027 countdown begins as CAF Taskforce lands in Kampala
Kampala, Uganda | URN | The race to deliver the TotalEnergies Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) 2027 has entered a decisive phase, with the Confederation of African Football (CAF) convening in Kampala to align East Africa’s co-hosting strategy. The high-level two-day technical meeting, running from April 22 to 23, brings together …
Read More »From Modest Beginnings to Regional Reach: The Kampala German language school story
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | What started as a small language initiative in Kampala has steadily transformed into a regional institution, mirroring the changing educational aspirations of East Africa. The Kampala German Language School began at a time when interest in learning German in Uganda was still developing, offering …
Read More »Kampala Lord Mayor-elect Balimwezo vows to reject substandard roads
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Nakawa West MP and Kampala Lord Mayor-elect Eng. Ronald Balimwezo has vowed that he will reject the handover of substandard road projects in Kampala. Balimwezo was speaking during Parliament’s Presidential Affairs Committee meeting to scrutinize Kampala Capital City Authority’s Ministerial Policy Statement for FY2026/27 on Wednesday, 1 …
Read More »Kampala youth pledge individual responsibility in Climate Change fight
Kampala, Uganda | URN | Growing climate threats and environmental degradation are pushing young people in Kampala to take personal responsibility and demand stronger climate action. This renewed commitment emerged during a youth climate governance dialogue that brought together international students, media professionals, local leaders, and environmental advocates to simplify climate issues …
Read More »VAAL targets Kampala’s elite property investors with luxury showcase at Acacia Mall
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s high-end real estate market, particularly in prime, highly urbanised neighbourhoods of the capital, is experiencing renewed momentum as affluent buyers and diaspora investors increasingly turn to property as a strategic asset class. Against this backdrop, VAAL Real Estate is positioning its luxury developments …
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