Search Results

Ex-minister’s widow allowed to challenge ownership of Sh17bn Muthaiga land

Ex-minister’s widow allowed to challenge ownership of Sh17bn Muthaiga land

The widow of former minister Arthur Kinyanjui Magugu has been allowed to pursue a case challenging the ownership of a parcel of land in Nairobi worth Sh17 billion.The Environment and Land Court ruled that Ms Margaret Wairimu Magugu should be allowed to argue her case, especially after argu

Ultimate Uganda

KCCA Demolishes Illegal Kiosks in Kampala Crackdown, Cites 4,000 Vacant Market Stalls

KCCA Demolishes Illegal Kiosks in Kampala Crackdown, Cites 4,000 Vacant Market Stalls

KAMPALA — Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) enforcement teams, backed by police, demolished dozens of illegal roadside kiosks and structures overnight into Friday, escalating a citywide crackdown aimed at restoring order in the capital’s central business district.The operation foll

Ultimate Uganda

Police Investigate Alleged Lesbianism Case Involving Arua TikToker

Police Investigate Alleged Lesbianism Case Involving Arua TikToker

Josephine Angucia, the West Nile Regional Police Spokesperson, explained that the two were arrested after police received information from the community members alleging that they were practicing lesbianism.Police in Arua City, Ayivu West Division, are investigating a case of alleged lesbi

Ultimate Uganda

Uganda’s economy improves in January as inflation rises to 3.2% and exports surge 83.5%

Uganda’s economy improves in January as inflation rises to 3.2% and exports surge 83.5%

Uganda’s economy registered an improvement in January 2026, supported by better business conditions, rising consumer demand and increased employment levels, according to the latest Performance of the Economy Report.The report indicates that economic activity continued on an upward trajec

Ultimate Uganda

Museveni to commission Shs42bn new Lake Kyoga ferries in Buyende

Museveni to commission Shs42bn new Lake Kyoga ferries in Buyende

President Museveni is set to commission Shs42bn Lake Kyoga ferries at Bukungu Landing Site in Buyende, boosting water transport, trade and connectivity between Busoga and Teso.The newly constructed Lake Kyoga ferries docked at Bukungu Landing Site in Buyende ahead of commissioning.B

Ultimate Uganda

Uganda: Bar Owner Killed in Alleged Love-Related Fight in Kassanda

Uganda: Bar Owner Killed in Alleged Love-Related Fight in Kassanda

Police in Kassanda District are investigating the death of a 30-year-old bar proprietor who was allegedly killed following a late-night fight linked to a domestic dispute.The deceased, Ivan Ahimbisibwe, owned E-Zone Bar and Lodges located in Lugongwe Trading Centre, Kijuna Subcounty.

Ultimate Uganda

Gov’t Approves Mega International Airport at Nyakyisharara

Gov’t Approves Mega International Airport at Nyakyisharara

President Yoweri K. Museveni has directed the government to support Base Seven Company in developing a major international airport at Nyakyisharara, near Mbarara, transforming the existing aerodrome into a “mega” transport hub.In a Feb 11, 2026, letter to Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanj

Ultimate Uganda

Banished vendors told to move to out-of-town markets

Banished vendors told to move to out-of-town markets

For those that cannot find space in neighboring municipalities, the KCCA boss urged them to move further out to 10 cities in, including Mbarara, Jinja, Mbale and Gulu, where government-constructed markets have available stalls.As the deadline for street vendors to vacate downtown Kampala d

Ultimate Uganda

Why Kampala needs trade order now

Why Kampala needs trade order now

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

Ultimate Uganda

Wakiso seals UGX 43.8 billion deal to redevelop central and Kawuku markets

Wakiso seals UGX 43.8 billion deal to redevelop central and Kawuku markets

WAKISO, Uganda — A major milestone has been achieved in the transformation of trade infrastructure in Wakiso District following the official signing of multi-billion shilling contracts for the construction of selected modern markets.In a ceremony marked by optimism and commitment to serv

Ultimate Uganda