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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Meeting raises hope for improved relations between Kampala and Kigali Kampala, Uganda | RONALD MUSOKE | A recent one-day state visit by Rwandan President Paul Kagame to Uganda on March.25 has raised hopes that relations between the two countries might return to normalcy again after several months of heightened tensions. …
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Kampala, Uganda | GODFREY SSALI | The High Court in Kampala has summoned the Minister in-charge of Kampala City Betty Olive Kamya to appear on the April 24, 2018 and be cross-examined on allegations that she is interfering with the Executive powers of the Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago. The summon has …
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Kampala, Uganda | ISAAC KHISA | Over 20 companies have so far signed up for the NSSF Kampala Hash run that is aimed at raising Shs 400 million for the renovations of selected public schools in Kampala. The money collected will go towards helping Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) renovate schools under its …
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Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | The new headquarters of the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) is on track for completion this year. According to Ian Rumanyika, the manager for public and corporate affairs in the Commissioner General’s office, the construction, which begun in August 2014 is expected to end in …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | One person is reported dead after a bus rammed into a building on Kyaggwe Road, opposite Post Bank Uganda close to Kiseka Market on Wednesday afternoon. It left several vendors and pedestrians injured and also paralyzed traffic in the busy area. The KAKISE bus number …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Hotel chain, Latitude Hotels Group, plans to open up a new hotel facility in Kampala as it seeks presence in the East African region. This follows the opening of similar facilities in Malawi and Zambia in 2012 and 2014, respectively. While no official opening is …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Four more traffic junctions in Kampala will have newly installed state-of-the-art traffic signals switched on this Friday. This will bring the total of signalised junctions in Kampala City to 23 ahead a a planned 42 by close of this year. The changes will bring about …
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