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Operators oppose plan to remove old taxis from Uganda's roads, demand more time

Operators oppose plan to remove old taxis from Uganda's roads, demand more time

Taxi operators in Kampala have asked government to extend a planned crackdown on unroadworthy vehicles, warning that the directive risks disrupting livelihoods and was issued without adequate consultation.The operators say the move requires more time to allow for repairs and ensure orderly

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Northern bypass works paused ahead of presidential swearing in

Northern bypass works paused ahead of presidential swearing in

Northern Bypass works have been partially completed and temporarily paused to ease traffic ahead of the presidential swearing-in ceremony.Works on the Kampala Northern Bypass will be temporarily paused ahead of the presidential swearing-in ceremony scheduled for May 12, 2026, the Ministry

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Landlord sentenced to 7 years in prison over building collapse that killed 52 tenants

Landlord sentenced to 7 years in prison over building collapse that killed 52 tenants

Kenyan court has sentenced Samuel Kamau Karanja to seven years in prison over the 2016 building collapse in Huruma’s Ngei II Estate, Nairobi, which claimed 52 lives.Karanja, who owned the apartment block, was convicted of manslaughter, illegal construction on riparian land, building with

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Traffic disruption expected as KCCA starts new repairs

Traffic disruption expected as KCCA starts new repairs

The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has announced a two-week traffic disruption following the start of rehabilitation works on Wampeewo Avenue.In a statement issued Monday, April 6, 2026, KCCA said its in-house team had begun the works and warned that both partial and full road closu

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Residents Give One-Week Ultimatum to UEDCL Over Faulty Transformer

Residents Give One-Week Ultimatum to UEDCL Over Faulty Transformer

Residents of Muyenga, Kyaziza, Kampungu, and surrounding areas in Kanoni Town Council, Gomba District, have given the national electricity distribution company one week to replace a failing transformer, warning of possible drastic action if their demand is not met.Locals say the existing t

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Prof Baryamureeba Clashes With Prof Muganga Over ‘One Laptop Per Child’ Plan, Ignites Fiery Social Media Debate

Prof Baryamureeba Clashes With Prof Muganga Over ‘One Laptop Per Child’ Plan, Ignites Fiery Social Media Debate

Former Makerere University Vice Chancellor Professor Venancius Baryamureeba has ignited a fiery debate on social media after openly criticizing a bold proposal by his fellow professor Lawrence Muganga to implement a nationwide “One Laptop Per Child” program in Uganda. Baryamureeba who owns Ug

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Businessman paid Be Forward Shs 31 million for a car. 12 years later, he’s still waiting for it

Businessman paid Be Forward Shs 31 million for a car. 12 years later, he’s still waiting for it

In October 2014, Arben Pajaziti, a Kampala businessman, agreed with Be Forward Ltd, a vehicle importation firm, to buy a car worth Shs 31 million.The vehicle was to be shipped to Kampala under cost, insurance, and freight (CIF) terms.Under the arrangement, Pajaziti paid the full pur

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Northern Bypass Attacks: Police arrest 78 in Rubigi hideout

Northern Bypass Attacks: Police arrest 78 in Rubigi hideout

Kampala, Uganda | URN | Heavy traffic caused by road maintenance on the Namungoona–Bwaise section of the Kampala Northern Bypass has created opportunities for thugs to target motorists, leading to the detention of at least 78 suspects at Natete Police Station. The Ministry of Works and Transpor

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Works Ministry on why it’s digging up ‘perfect-looking’ Northern Bypass

Works Ministry on why it’s digging up ‘perfect-looking’ Northern Bypass

The latest works are taking place along the Namungoona–Bwaise stretch, where traffic disruptions have intensified, especially during peak hours.The Ministry of Works and Transport has defended ongoing repair works on the Kampala Northern Bypass, saying that the exercise is part of a long

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Uganda Airlines to resume London and Mumbai flights after aircraft repairs

Uganda Airlines to resume London and Mumbai flights after aircraft repairs

Uganda Airlines has announced that it will restart its long-haul flights to London and Mumbai on March 7, 2026, after several weeks of suspension caused by aircraft maintenance.The national carrier had temporarily halted the routes after grounding its two wide-body aircraft for unscheduled

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