Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Lawmakers have directed the Kampala Capital City Authority, (KCCA) to implement axle load control measures on city roads to have them last longer. The directive was made on Wednesday, 01 April 2026 during a meeting of the Committee of Presidential Affairs with officials from …
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Kampala, Uganda | URN | The Court of Appeal in Kampala has upheld the conviction of two former Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) officials and confirmed their 10-year disqualification from holding public office over a bribery case. The officials, Beatrice Nakibuuka and Jocelyn Wagaba Twemanye, who previously served as Ward Administrator …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has no plans of demolishing the St. Balikuddembe Market commonly known as Owino Market. This assurance was given after Members of Parliament expressed fears on the future of the 55-year market. The KCCA Executive Director, Sharifah Buzeki made …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament’s oversight committee has sharply criticised the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) for what lawmakers call discriminatory enforcement of the law, after a prominent businessman allegedly demolished part of St Balikuddembe Market (Owino) without permission while the authority continues to aggressively evict poor street …
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Ugandans are beginning to enjoy better roads in Kampala as the ongoing road construction advances. COMMENT | NANTEZA SARAH KYOBE | Yes. We may still encounter some road challenges in certain parts of Kampala, especially downtown, but I am now encouraged by recent road reconstruction efforts there. Many of the roads that …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Traders operating in St Balikuddembe Market, commonly known as Owino Market, have raised concerns over lack of prior notice, loss of property, and insecurity following the recent demolition of structures near the Nakivubo Channel reserve. During a meeting with the Executive Director of the …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Deputy Speaker Thomas Tayebwa has denied any involvement in the controversial nighttime demolition of structures at St. Balikuddembe (Owino) Market, following social media claims linking him to land in the area. The incident occurred on March 7, 2026, when unidentified individuals used bulldozers to …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Uganda Police Force (UPF), alongside the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), has launched joint investigations into the demolition of Kampala’s oldest market, also known as St Balikudembe Market or Owino Market. Unidentified persons raided the Market on the weekend, demolishing a big section …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has started greening the city again after days of evicting the street vendors. The greening campaign started by a cleaning campaign dubbed Weyonje which saw Nasser road, Nkuruma road, Market street, Duster street, Luwum street, William street and Namirembe …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Cleaner cooking energy, reduced garbage in communities, and a safer environment are among the expected benefits of a new partnership between Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), Cenergy Solutions, Homekline, and Khainza Energy to convert organic solid waste into biogas and fertilizers. The initiative is …
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