Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | The 7th edition of the Kampala Geopolitics Conference, held at Makerere University, cemented its reputation as a leading platform for critical discourse on international relations, global economics, and social issues specific to the African continent. This year’s theme, “The African Dimensions in International …
Read More »KCCA: New traffic signals to reduce congestion in the city
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) and Traffic Police are optimistic that the new traffic signals replacing city roundabouts under construction will significantly reduce heavy traffic congestion in the city center. Daniel Nuwabine, KCCA Spokesperson, told Uganda Radio Network that the ongoing infrastructure upgrade, …
Read More »Muhoozi, Indian High Commissioner Rawat discuss strengthening forensic research
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Chief of Defence Forces, Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, and the Indian High Commissioner to Uganda, Upender Singh Rawat, have discussed ways in which the National Forensic Sciences University (NFSU) can bolster forensic research. Gen Muhoozi and Rawat said grounded forensic research will be achieved through …
Read More »Kampala Land Board Chairperson David Balondemu remanded over forgery
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Buganda Road Chief Magistrates Court has remanded the Kampala District Land Board Chairperson, lawyer David Balondemu, on charges of forgery involving medical documents. Balondemu, who was arrested over the weekend at the airport upon his return to the country, is jointly charged with Mulago …
Read More »Mukono-Kampala passenger train services to resume on 1st November, 2024
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Effective November 1, 2024, the passenger train service along the Mukono-Kampala route is set to resume, as confirmed by officials from Uganda Railway Corporation (URC). Mukono will be added as an extension to the existing Kampala-Namanve route, improving connectivity from the eastern part of Kampala …
Read More »Ugandan pair wins silver at Kampala International Badminton Open
KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | The Ugandan pair of Fadilah Shamika Mohamed Rafi and Tracy Naluwooza could only manage to win silver medals when they lost 21-5, 21-11 to Gayatri Rawat and Mansa Rawat (India) in the lop-sided women’s doubles final. Two players from India came top at the Kampala …
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Why firing top leaders at KCCA is an excuse and not a solution to the problems of our capital city THE LAST WORD | Andrew M. Mwenda | This week, President Yoweri Museveni fired the top leadership of Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA). This was because a report by the Inspector General of …
Read More »Kampala passenger ‘train service’ suspended over safety concerns
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Railways Corporation has suspended the only passenger train service in the country, due to safety concerns regarding the line from Kampala to Namanve. The decision came after the URC technical team considered a dangerous situation at the Mbuya-Kinawataka stretch where water from the …
Read More »Kampala Geopolitics conference to address pressing regional challenges
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kampala Geopolitics Conference is set to convene its seventh edition, focusing on critical regional and global issues. The event, scheduled for October 23rd to 24th at Makerere University’s Yusuf Lule Central Teaching Facility Auditorium, will explore “The African Dimensions in International Debates.” Organised by …
Read More »Arch Ssemogerere speaks out on poor state of Kampala roads
Archbishop Ssemogerere lamented that a culture of mediocrity is hindering progress across the nation Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Archbishop of Kampala Archdiocese Paul Ssemogerere has expressed doubt about the level of commitment shown in the planned comprehensive reconstruction of Kampala’s pothole-ridden and impassable road network. Archbishop Ssemogerere lamented that a …
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