Supply of residential apartments in prime suburbs could exceed demand over the next two years Kampala, Uganda | ISAAC KHISA | Demand for residential properties in the secondary residential surburbs of greater Kampala has risen up on the back of increased stock of newly constructed properties, according to the latest report …
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A tale of a bond sealed with blood Kampala, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | When India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi landed at Entebbe International Airport on July 24, very few Ugandans possibly recalled that he had been here before – in 2007. The visit back then was the result of a …
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What Clifford Kibuuka’s colourful hues reveal about sound of the city Kampala, Uganda | DOMINIC MUWANGUZI | Kibuuka Clifford has become defined by his painting of Kampala settlements; compacted together, and with tiny glowing light illuminating them in the dark. The settlements- sometimes shanty in nature or boxy in form – …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kampala Lord Mayor, Erias Lukwago has asked for a comprehensive report on the salaries of technical staff under Kampala Capital City Authority-KCCA. Lukwago asked the Acting KCCA Deputy Executive Director, Sam Sserunkuma during the council meeting held on Monday to furnish council with the …
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Court adjourns Lukwago, Kamya case to June Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The civil division of the high court has set June 11 as the date when the case in which Kampala city Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago accuses Minister for Kampala Beti Kamya of masquerading as the city’s political …
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COMMENT | Henry Mutebe | Traffic jam is a security threat, an economic problem and a social evil. Someone in Ministry of transport and works, KCCA, National Roads Authority and other line ministries should be thinking very seriously about this issue. HERE IS WHY………. I do not know what the planners …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | While the onset of season-long rains brought relief to drought-hit areas of Uganda, slum dwellers in Kampala are struggling to cope with constant floods and sewage runoffs. Stephen Maniraguha, a resident of Mulago II Ward in Kamwokya says that the recurrent weather conditions are …
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Kampala, Uganda | GODFREY SSALI | Court has denied bail to former Kampala Mayoral Contestant Muhammed Kasule, accused of defrauding individuals of over 500m shillings in gold scam. Last week Kasule appeared before Buganda Road Court and faced three counts of obtaining money by false pretences, was then remanded to Luzira prison. On Tuesday …
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The little things that matter Kampala, Uganda | RONALD MUSOKE | A woman walks alone along the street at night. The weather is great and the fruits and vegetables fresh. People discuss the latest political issue without fear, the entertainment scene is vibrant, and the sweet smell of food is everywhere. …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Power distributor Umeme has confirmed that no one was injured after two cars were damaged by a concrete electric pole on Wilson Road in Kampala on Wednesday. No one was in the cars when the pole, that an eyewitnesses said was dragged down when a …
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