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26 Nov '25
KAMPALA, Uganda — In a nod to the unsung architects of the city’s bustling commercial landscape, two of Uganda’s most influential tycoons, Sudhir Ruparelia and Haji Muhammad Matovu Yanga, have been crowned Kampala’s Best Business Landlords of 2025.The accolade, announced
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21 Nov '25
Just as Kampala is still buzzing over tycoon Hamis Kiggundu’s fierce showdown with the so-called “Nakivubo Channel demons”, his brother Haruna Ssentongo has been thrown back into the spotlight — this time over a controversial Shs 2.4 billion property deal that has refused to die since 201
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20 Nov '25
Pastor Edward Mwesigye, Pastoral Team Leader at Watoto Church speaking to media during the press conference.KAMPALA, UGANDA — Watoto Church announced a major venue change for its annual Christmas Cantata, moving the 2025 production to Old Kampala Senior Secondary School to accommodate ra
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17 Nov '25
Police fired tear gas at traders.Four city traders have been remanded to Luzira Prison after being charged with causing common nuisance during Monday’s protests over high taxes and rent in Kampala.The accused — Sunday John Baptist, Nsamba Kenny
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13 Nov '25
As we get into the last 45 days of the 2025/2026 Presidential election campaign, the populist-anarchist elements are back in full force with only one design – the creation of anarchy and conflict in Uganda for the sole benefit of the imperialist capitalist machine! This electi
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05 Nov '25
Ham Enterprises continue to erect structures near Nakivubo channel despite an order from KCCA to stop the worksKampala — A confidential Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) report seen by ChimpReports has blamed illegal construction and regulatory failures for the deadly floods that swe
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04 Nov '25
Museveni assured in a message that any mistakes linked to construction over Nakivubo Channel would be “correctedPresident Yoweri Museveni last night pledged government support for traders whose goods were destroyed in last week’s floods in downtown Kamp
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03 Nov '25
Nsangi Police Division has arrested three key suspects believed to be part of a notorious gang of panga-wielding thugs that has been terrorizing residents in the area.The suspects have been identified as Niwagaba Shaban, Turinawe Eddie, and Kawakki Sulaiman. According to police,
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02 Nov '25
By close of business on Friday, police had retrieved four bodies of men from Nakivubo Channel in downtown Kampala. The victims are suspected to have died in the morning downpour that caused severe flooding across the city.According to Deputy Kampala Metropolitan Police Spokesper
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01 Nov '25
Parts of downtown Kampala turned into a shallow lake this morning after heavy rains unleashed flash floods that swept through shops, streets, and the new taxi park, reigniting public fury over the controversial Nakivubo Channel redevelopment. Traders watched helplessly as their merchandise floate