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New KCCA executive unveiled as Mayor Balimwezo demands action on Kampala’s floods, roads

New KCCA executive unveiled as Mayor Balimwezo demands action on Kampala’s floods, roads

L-R: Faridah Nakabugo, Godfrey Luyombya, Shamim Nambassa and Judith NalukwagoIn a bid to steer Uganda’s capital through a maze of chronic urban challenges, Kampala Lord Mayor Ronald Nsubuga Balimwezo has unveiled a fresh executive team for the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) counci

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UCC: Starlink Must Comply with Uganda’s Legal, Regulatory Framework

UCC: Starlink Must Comply with Uganda’s Legal, Regulatory Framework

Since it was announced that Starlink had been granted a licence to operate in Uganda, there has been significant debate around what this means for Uganda’s communications sector and the terms of the licence in particular.Taxation of Starlink and data sovereignty are two of the key issues

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Traffic Paralyzed as Arsenal Fans Parade Replica Trophy in Jinja City

Traffic Paralyzed as Arsenal Fans Parade Replica Trophy in Jinja City

JINJA CITY |URN: Jinja city has experienced traffic standoff for close to five hours this Sunday, due to procession by Arsenal fans parading a replica English premier league trophy.Arsenal emerged this year’s English premier league champion after months of a tight chase with closest riva

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Uganda’s homegrown electric buses drive green mobility push

Uganda’s homegrown electric buses drive green mobility push

On the busy streets of Kampala, Uganda’s capital, a quiet transformation is unfolding. Sleek, locally manufactured electric buses are becoming part of the city’s daily rhythm, marking the country’s accelerating drive toward greener and more sustainable urban transport.Since their int

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I WANT A NEW ONE: Lord Mayor Balimwezo Rejects Lukwago’s Chair

I WANT A NEW ONE: Lord Mayor Balimwezo Rejects Lukwago’s Chair

Ronald Balimwezo Nsubuga was officially sworn in as the new Lord Mayor of Kampala on May 20, 2026, ushering in a new political era at City Hall after the end of Erias Lukwago’s 15-year dominance of the capital’s top political office.The swearing-in ceremony took place at Kampala Capita

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Ugandans Abandon Traditional Pay TV as Streaming and Smartphones Take Over

Ugandans Abandon Traditional Pay TV as Streaming and Smartphones Take Over

Uganda’s entertainment landscape is rapidly shifting, with new data from the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) showing a sharp decline in Pay TV subscriptions as more Ugandans turn to smartphones, streaming platforms, and social media for entertainment.According to the latest UCC fi

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Kira Police Bust Suspected Online Exploitation Ring, Rescue 27 Women

Kira Police Bust Suspected Online Exploitation Ring, Rescue 27 Women

Kira Division Police are investigating a suspected case of human trafficking and promotion of pornography following an operation that led to the rescue of 27 young women in Kyaliwajjala, Wakiso District. According to Kampala Metropolitan Police, the suspects were found on May 18, 2026, at around

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Two dead, 13 injured as bus rams into trailer along Masaka-Mbarara highway

Two dead, 13 injured as bus rams into trailer along Masaka-Mbarara highway

Two people have died, and 13 others are nursing injuries following a double motor crash involving a bus belonging to Jaguar Bus Company and a trailer along the Masaka-Mbarara Highway.The crash occurred at around 3:45 am on Thursday at Katuba Village, about one kilometre from Mbirizi Town,

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Taxi Tales: The Price of Survival in a Boiled Maize Cob

Taxi Tales: The Price of Survival in a Boiled Maize Cob

recently got into a taxi, exhausted from the noise of the world. Like many people trying to steal a moment of peace in Kampala’s endless rush, I leaned back, plugged in my AirPods and disappeared into my own quiet space.But somewhere along the journey, my attention shifted.Three w

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Police Reveals Cause Of Accident That Claimed President Museveni’s Advisor Karangwa

Police Reveals Cause Of Accident That Claimed President Museveni’s Advisor Karangwa

Police have confirmed the fatal road traffic crash that led to the death of Senior Presidential Adviser on Special Duties Moses Karangwa Kaliisa in Kayunga District following a serious accident along the Kayunga–Jinja Road.According to the Uganda Police Force, the crash occurred on the n

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