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 | The Supreme Mufti, Sheikh Muhammad Shaban Galabuzi, has called on leaders to ensure justice and humane treatment for traders affected by the recent demolition at St. Balikudembe Market. Unidentified individuals reportedly raided the market on March 7 and demolished a large section near the …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament has come under pressure to investigate the controversial demolition of St. Balikuddembe (Owino) Market in Kampala, after lawmakers raised alarm over alleged inconsistencies in the role of city authorities and reports of fatalities. The matter was revived during the plenary session on Tuesday, …
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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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NEWS ANALYSIS | THE INDEPENDENT | The clamor for the management of city markets is far from over given the contracting new directives from President, Yoweri Museveni. From directing that the markets are run by vendors and backtracking to instruct the City Authority to repossess the markets, Museveni’s directives have not …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kampala District Land Board has gained possession of four plots in Owino market. The land in question comprises plots 24, M34, 20A-22A, and M77B Nakivubo place. It was leased to St Balikudembe Market Stalls, Space and Lockup Shop Owners Association Limited-SSLOA in 2010, after …
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