Last week, the minister for Kampala affairs, Hajjat Minsa Kabanda, issued an ultimatum to city vendors to vacate the streets and relocate to the 2000 free workspaces across the KCCA markets around the city.This was received with considerable interest. mixed reactions among people: one grou
COMMENT | JOSEPHA JABO | On Thursday, February 5, 2026 the minister for Kampala, Minsa Kabanda, addressed journalists at Uganda Media Centre, briefing them about the new trade order, available workspaces in public markets for street vendors and the revival of the Sunday Market. The press conferen
Kigali is preparing to roll out one of East Africa’s most ambitious public transport reforms, a service-led model that places efficiency, reliability and strict timekeeping at the centre of urban mobility.The reform, approved by the Rwandan Cabinet on November 28, will require public bus
Police canine units being pushed directly toward civilians, including women and youths standing on the roadsideKampala, Uganda: The Uganda Law Society (ULS) has condemned the deployment of police dogs to disperse crowds during the National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential campaign in Kawe
Xpeng XPEV stock jumped 18% to three-year highs on record deliveries and humanoid robot technology. Up 130% YTD, outperforming Chinese EV rivals.TLDRXpeng (XPEV) stock jumped 18% Tuesday to its highest price since July 2022October deliveries hit 42,013 vehicles, up 76% year-o
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
Frank Gashumba, a well-known Ugandan political commentator, recently sparked anger across the country with his comments about university students who use taxis for transport. While speaking on August 4, 2025, Gashumba said it was “unrealistic” for degree hol
Urgent and targeted action is needed to tackle Kampala’s alarming vehicle emissions problem, a new report has revealed.The study, conducted by The Real Urban Emissions (TRUE) Initiative in collaboration with the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), has provided the first-ever rea
Traffic inched forward from Kyaliwajjala towards Namugongo on Wednesday morning, as pilgrims who had gathered to commemorate Uganda Martyrs Day struggled to find transport back home.While many had already departed, significant numbers remained, stranded by a mix of logistical hurdles, low
The town of Mukono is mourning after a tragic road accident claimed three lives and left ten others injured in a terrifying crash that took place on the night of May 20, 2025, at around 9:00 PM. The crash occurred at the busy Wantoni Junction along the Jinja Hig
