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In Kasanje, taxes are rising but service delivery, roads, all in ruins

In Kasanje, taxes are rising but service delivery, roads, all in ruins

A Sinotruk carrying sand gets stuck on a muddy road, one of the feeder roads in a deplorable state in Kasanje, Wakiso District. Despite collecting over UGX 460 million in taxes, the community says service delivery remains poor.Kasanje, Wakiso District: Kasanje, a mid-size place

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Report Blames Illegal Construction for Kampala Floods

Report Blames Illegal Construction for Kampala Floods

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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Why Uganda’s oil refinery remains behind schedule

Why Uganda’s oil refinery remains behind schedule

An artistic impression of an oil refinery. Uganda hopes to complete construction of a 60,000 barrels/day refinery by 2030. COURTESY IMAGE/PETROLEUM AUTHORITY OF UGANDA.Delayed construction heightens importance of missing piece in

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KCCA loses UGX 151.7M property rates case against Twed Towers

KCCA loses UGX 151.7M property rates case against Twed Towers

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

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Haruna Towers the 16-floor masterpiece rising at Wilson Road to Transform Kampala’s Skyline forever

Haruna Towers the 16-floor masterpiece rising at Wilson Road to Transform Kampala’s Skyline forever

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

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Crafting Uganda’s Legacy in Wood: The Rise of Nsambya Furniture Workshop in a Digital World

Crafting Uganda’s Legacy in Wood: The Rise of Nsambya Furniture Workshop in a Digital World

‎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.

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Having Failed to Clear His Shs150Bn Debt, Kampala Emin Pasha Hotel Owner Kenny Losuk Lokule Lands M7 Rescue

Having Failed to Clear His Shs150Bn Debt, Kampala Emin Pasha Hotel Owner Kenny Losuk Lokule Lands M7 Rescue

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

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Kenyan dies in custody after arrest for online post

Kenyan dies in custody after arrest for online post

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

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Uganda’s Construction Sector Sees Modest Inflation Uptick in April , Driven by Specialised Activities and Civil Works

Uganda’s Construction Sector Sees Modest Inflation Uptick in April , Driven by Specialised Activities and Civil Works

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,

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Stanbic Launches New Mortgage Solution to Breaks Financing Barrier to Home Ownership

Stanbic Launches New Mortgage Solution to Breaks Financing Barrier to Home Ownership

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

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