KCCA loses a sh151.7M property rates case against Twed Towers. A judge ruled KCCA’s claim was past the statute of limitations, enforcing a prior road works offset.KAMPALA, Uganda — The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has lo
Property developer Sentongo HarunaCities, like people, grow in stages. Kampala, once a small settlement of hills dotted with temples, palaces, and modest trade centers, has become a sprawling metropolis of over 3 million people. The city buzzes with trade
In Uganda's bustling capital, where tradition intertwines with modernization, a local workshop has grown into a symbol of excellence in handcrafted furniture.Nsambya Furniture Workshop, founded by Ivan Ssegujja in the heart of Kampala, has redefined Uganda’s furniture landscape.
In 2014, Kampala property mogul/businessman Kennedy Losuk Lokule embarked on construction of the luxurious Emin Pasha Lake View Residence on the rocky terrain of Kampala’s upscale neighbourhood of Muyenga.Reporting by Weekend Vision shows that the 120-r
BBC - Kenya's independent police oversight body has launched an investigation into the death of a man who had been detained "for false publication", police have said.Albert Ojwang was arrested for a post on X in the western town of Homa Bay and then driven 350km to the cap
Uganda’s construction sector recorded a mild rise in inflation, with the annual rate edging up to 0.6% in the 12 months ending April 2025, up from 0.5% in March, according to the latest Construction Input Price Index (CIPI) released by the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS).The increase,
Stanbic Bank has introduced a preapproved mortgage financing solution that empowers existing clients with up to shs 500 million—without the need for the traditional loan application process.“Homeownership should not be a privilege for a few—it should be an achievable milestone for ev
In a bid to tackle Kampala’s flooding nightmare, the KCCA Council has approved a move to work hand-in-hand with competent local investors to develop, cover, and upgrade drainage channels across the city.The resolution, passed during a fiery council session on April 3, 2025, came wit
Wooden houses can position Uganda for a sustainable future by addressing the housing crisis through cost-effective, eco-friendly construction, reducing carbon emissions, and promoting responsible timber sourcing. Modern wooden construction is revolutionising the housing market as a sus
Ugandans are too broke to build a decent house, with only three in 10 able to acquire land, buy construction materials, and pay for labour to construct one. Ms Judith Nabakooba, the Minister of Lands, Housing, and Urban Development, said the low income earned by Ugandans both in urban an
