Sweeping reforms in Uganda’s construction sector are set to tighten enforcement of building standards following the President’s assent to the Building Control (Amendment) Act, 2026.The amendments, which came into force on March 19, 2026, are aimed at strengthening regulation, supervisi
The incident occurred on Wednesday at around 12:55 PM during a lesson, when part of the classroom ceiling and a supporting beam suddenly gave way, triggering panic among learners who scrambled to escape.The school structure at Al-Aaqsa Islamic School in Lira City, which collapsed on Wednes
KAMPALA – Uganda has ushered in sweeping reforms in its construction sector following the enactment of the Building Control (Amendment) Act, 2026, a move aimed at strengthening oversight, improving safety standards, and curbing illegal building practices.In a public notice, Eng. Flavia G
The Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, has added to the Kabaka’s Easter message, emphasizing the importance of service and responsibility across all sectors, including families, government institutions, and security agencies.He urged leaders and public servants to prioritize act
Traders in Ntungamo Municipality are hurriedly dismantling kiosks and roadside structures as a 14-day ultimatum expires, with many raising concerns over losses and the lack of a clear relocation plan.Traders in Ntungamo Municipal Town have scrambled to dismantle unapproved temporary struct
Outgoing Kira Municipality Member of Parliament and People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) Spokesperson Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda has raised alarm over what he describes as a tense and deceptive post-election environment, warning that underlying public anger continues to simmer despite an outward appea
Eng. Ronald Balimwezo, Nakawa East MP, and Kampala City Lord Mayor-electKampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament’s oversight committee has sharply criticised the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) for what lawmakers call discriminatory enforcement of the law, after a prominent b
Kampala, Uganda: The High Court in Kampala has dismissed a long-running land dispute filed by Dr Peter Musoke Gukiina against businessman Sudhir Ruparelia and Speke Hotel 1996 Limited, ruling that the complainant has no legal claim over the contested land in Wakiso District.In a judgment d
KAMPALA: The High Court in Kampala has awarded Shs81.4 million in compensation to Dr. Peter Musoke Gukiina in a long running land dispute involving businessman Sudhir Ruparelia and Speke Hotel 1996 Limited.In her judgment delivered on Wednesday morning, Justice Patience Basaza Wasswa ruled
The Authority said on Sunday that the remaining structures were “found to be destabilised and unsafe” and recommended “their controlled removal to protect traders, customers, and the surrounding community.” Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has cleared the complete demolition o
