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We need accountability for COVID funds

It’s time to test the transparency and accountability that this government boasts of and preaches as its principles COMMENT | MICHEAL ABONEKA | First, Parliament approved a supplementary budget of Shs284 billion to fight COVID-19. This was approved under Addendum 2, of the Supplementary Expenditure Schedule No. 2 for Financial …

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‘Queen’s Way nearly done’

  Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Maintenance Works at Queen’s-Way in Kampala is nearing completion, thanks to a lockdown that eased the flow of traffic to allow speedy repairs by the contractor. The repairs cover the section between Clock Tower and Kibuye roundabout. Kampala Capital City Authority contracted Abubaker …

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Court quashes city outdoor advertising fees policy

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | High Court has nullified the advertising rates and fees imposed by Kampala Capital City Authority-KCCA on outdoor advertisers, saying they are illegal and unlawful. The judgment stems from an application filed by the National Outdoor Advertising Contractor’s Association Limited protesting the levies introduced by …

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City road works to resume with minimal workers

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Road construction works in Kampala are set to resume under the Kampala Institutional Infrastructures Development Project two (KIIDP 2) with few workers. Last year, KCCA started construction of 6km of Kulambiro ring to Najeera link, 2km of John Babiiha (Acacia) road and 3km of …

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KCCA reopens four markets at Kalerwe

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kampala Capital City Authority– KCCA has reopened four of the 13 markets at Kalerwe following their closure on April 3rd, 2020. The Kampala Affairs Minister, Betty Amongi ordered the closure of the markets for failure to maintain the four meter physical distancing as directed …

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Kalerwe markets get facelift as vendors push for re-opening

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  There is an ongoing improvement in the Markets at Kalerwe pending reopening by Kampala Capital City Authority KCCA. There are over ten markets at Kalerwe including Kajubi, Bivamuntuuyo, Freedom, Farmers, Ssemuguwa and Muluya Market among others. They host over 1000 vendors. On April 03rd,  the …

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KCCA fined UGX 150 million for defying court orders

Kampala, Uganda |  THE INDEPENDENT |  The High Court Civil Division has fined Kampala Capital City Authority-KCCA Shillings 150 million for contempt of court orders. The ruling stems from an application filed by Bin It Services accusing KCCA and it Executive director of defying an order issued by the same court …

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KCCA rescues child prostitution victims

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Four victims of child prostitution have been rescued by Kampala Capital City Authority-KCCA. The victims from Rukungiri and Iganga were handed over to KCCA by well-wishers. According to the KCCA Director of Gender and Community Services and Production Harriet Mudondo, the girls worked at …

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KCCA pay roll officer arrested for spreading false information on COVID-19

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A pay roll officer at Kampala Capital City Authority-KCCA is in trouble for spreading false information indicating that Uganda had registered its first coronavirus death. Police Spokesperson, Fred Enanga says Adam Obec circulated information on social media claiming that Uganda had recorded its first COVID-19 …

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KCCA to settle over 40 street children

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kampala Capital City Authority- KCCA has revealed plans to resettle street children with their families after the COVID-19 lockdown. KCCA has gathered and housed over 60 of the intended 150 street children at the school amidst COVID-19 lockdown at Nakivubo Blue Primary School. The children …

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