Tag Archives: Wakiso

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament has approved a request by the Government to borrow up to US$518 million approximately Shillings 1.923 trillion from the World Bank to finance the Greater Kampala Metropolitan Area Urban Development Programme. This follows the adoption of a report presented to the House by …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Business and political leaders in Wakiso, together with   Uganda Development Bank (UDB), have identified the district’s investment potential and discussed sustainable projects that will drive economic growth. The leaders met at  a one-day investment conference held at Peniel Beach Hotel in Entebbe, under the theme “Harnessing …

Wakiso, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | There is panic among farmers in Wakiso district following the outbreak of Peste pes petits Ruminants– PPR, a viral disease that has claimed hundreds of goats and left several others undergoing treatment. The disease is closely related to the rinderpest virus, according to Wakiso district veterinary officials. Dr. Andrew …

Wakiso, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | At least 3 major wetlands in Wakiso district have been destroyed and turned into farms for cultivation. The wetlands around River Mayanja covering Kyengeza, Gobero, and Mende villages among other areas have been turned into gardens for cabbages, maize, and vegetables. Residents and their leaders …

Venoms return to action Friday away to Lira ⚽ Wakiso Giants FC 1-1 Vipers SC Wakiso, Uganda  | VIPERS SC WEBSITE  | Vipers SC on Tuesday settled for a point after a 1-1 stalemate with Wakiso Giants FC in a Uganda Premier League match at the Kabaka Kyabaggu Stadium. Hillary Mukundane’s …

Police said the locals provided information that led to the arrest of one Jjingo and William Kalibala. The duo, according to Owoyesigyire, also helped police to arrest their third accomplice Samuel Bahati Kitto Namayumba, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Wakiso policing division has gone to court seeking an order allowing …

Wakiso, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Wakiso district Village Health Teams-VHTs have appealed to authorities and leaders to intervene and curb the escalating cases of violence against Persons with Disability-PWDs and child mothers. They observed that parents and relatives hide their children born with disabilities indoors in violation of their rights to …

Wakiso, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The High Court Land Division has ordered the Commissioner for Land Registration to cancel 5 certificates of titles issued on a 45-acre land in Wakiso District citing fraud. The land in dispute which is located at Gayaza was originally registered in the name of …

Wakiso, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Inspectorate of Government-IG has started investigations into the sprouting buildings in Wakiso district. This follows reports from whistleblowers that some of the structures are owned by public servants engaged in illicit accumulation of wealth. Speaking on Tuesday at a meeting with Wakiso district officials, …

Wakiso, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kakiri town council in Wakiso district has launched a tree-planting campaign to restore the degraded Nonve Central Forest Reserve. The forest reserve that is under the National Forest Authority-NFA was destroyed by individuals who have partly constructed buildings, planted eucalyptus as well as acquired land titles …