Tag Archives: KAMPALA

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A section of traders in Kampala on Wednesday closed their shops, demanding a meeting with President Museveni. The strike comes after Museveni called off a planned meeting on Tuesday with the traders, who are protesting against EFRIS and high taxes. EFRIS involves the use of …

Developers are expanding outside the Central Business District driven by growing opportunities for investors and homebuyers Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Turkish real estate firm VAAL Real Estate has officially commenced construction on its flagship project, Cadenza Residence, located in Nakasero, Kampala. The project, valued at US$30 million, is set …

KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | The Ugandan police on Tuesday closed off several key roads leading to the country’s parliamentary building where protesters were planning to march to express their displeasure at what they call rampant corruption in the government. Public vehicles are not allowed on these roads, which are …

ART | DOMINIC MUWANGUZI | As the fifth edition of KLA ART takes place next month under the theme `Care Instructions’, Dominic Muwanguzi looks back on the past editions of the festival and how they have been able to unleash a new era in public art in Kampala The theme for …

With its theme of celebrating and preserving indigenous social-cultural heritage and identity, while promoting professionalism in the way art is produced and displayed, the gallery is ready to complement the fast-growing Kampala contemporary art scene ART | DOMINIC MUWANGUZI | The Kampala contemporary art scene is getting more interesting, exciting and …

SafeBoda, KFC, MTN, Zembo patriciate in training couriers in a three-day program   Kampala, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | Glovo, the multi-category app renowned for its on-demand delivery services, has teamed up with prominent brands in Uganda including MTN Uganda, KFC, Safe Boda, and Zembo to elevate its courier services and customer …

Wakiso, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Security have arrested 15 suspected members of machete gangs operating in areas of Nabweru, Nansana Municipality, in Wakiso district and Nateete Wakaliga, Rubaga Division, in Kampala. The Nabweru suspects were arrested in intelligence led operation while those of Wakaliga just landed in the hands in …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | More than 1,000 jerrycans containing cooking oil have been recovered allegedly being smuggled into the country. Uganda Revenue Authority says that the jerrycans were retrieved from a truck registration number UBE591X/UAR571C, in Nalukolngo, Rubaga Division in Kampala. The truck and the cargo were declared at …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court in Kampala has sentenced Inspector of Police Emmanuel Wilson Abura to 50 years in jail for strangling his colleague’s nine-year-old niece to death. The incident happened at Nalya Housing Estate where they used to share a house with the deceased’s uncle Corporal …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT |  This Thursday, limited passenger services resume between Kampala and Namanve, following suspension last year to pave the way for the rehabilitation and upgrade of the existing line. The passenger services will feature departures from Namanve to Kampala at 6.40 and 7.45 am and evening departures …