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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KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Republic of Congo head coach Isaac Ngata has issued a warning to hosts Uganda ahead of their crucial Group K match in the 2025 CAF Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) qualifiers. Uganda will face the Republic of Congo on Monday at the Nelson Mandela Stadium, …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A car-free day event was held in the streets of Kampala on Saturday to underscore the need for sustainable urban environments. Cycling and basketball games dominated the event with over a hundred participants. The disabled appeared on the streets, got involved in various games especially basketball. …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | What is it about China Town supermarket? Well, this is my experience. I strolled into China Town, and after walking around hundreds of meters through columns of shelves, I instead landed on Ugandan products – laundry soap and related items by Mukwano Industries Ltd and …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Ministry of Works and Transport (MoWT) has warned owners of buildings in the City against blocking walkways. Winston Katushabe, Commissioner for Transport Regulation and Road Safety, said many buildings mostly in Kampala and its neighbourhoods have encroached on walkways leaving pedestrians exposed to vehicles. …
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The developers in prime areas like Nakasero and Kololo have responded to these market dynamics by replacing older, detached houses with modern apartment blocks Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kampala’s property market is undergoing significant changes as property owners increasingly shift their tenancy preferences from long-term leases to short stays, …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | The Kampala Lord Mayor Elias Lukwago has urged the government to release at least 1.3 trillion shillings from the contingency fund to address the city’s pressing issues and prevent more catastrophic comings. Addressing a news conference at City Hall in Kampala, Lukwago has urgently called …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Katabi Town Council has temporarily allowed garbage from Kampala City to be disposed of at the Nkumba Bukolwa dumpsite. On Monday, the town council authorities led by Mayor Roland Kalema blocked trucks from dumping garbage at the dumpsite in Katabi, citing a lack of enough …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Police have arrested 47 students from different Universities in a foiled Anti-EACOP protest. They were marching to Parliament and NEMA. The protestors, from Kyambogo, Makerere and Kampala International Universities, who had gathered at Wampewo Avenue, were surrounded before marching to parliament this afternoon. These, carrying placards …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has donated 1.2billion Shillings to ghetto SACCOs in Kampala Metropolitan Area. Museveni announced on Wednesday while meeting ghetto leaders at State House Entebbe. The group included 100 ghetto youth leaders who are also the leaders of the 12 ghetto SACCOs in Kampala, …
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