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Aug72020 by KMA UpdatesNo Comments

UGANDA: Remnant Namaganda joins race for Kampala Woman MP under NUP

AFRICA, UGANDA

KAMPALA – As the race heats up in the run-up to the 2021 elections, motor mouthed remnant Agnes Namaganda has vowed to beat any candidate to the Kampala Woman MP seat on the National Unity Platform ticket, a political vehicle of the People Power movement. “I am only affiliated to People Power and it’s new outfit, National Unity Platform (NUP) and I have never been a member of any other party,” Namaganda tells PML Daily. She will have to tussle the flag from People Power strongwoman Shamim Malende, a well established insider in the outfit. However Ms Namaganda, known for fearlessly defending Prophet Elvis Mbonye may not be afraid of the challenge after all.She said: “I picked my Expression of Interest forms from NUP offices about three weeks ago and I am only waiting for the Elect...

Jul312020 by KMA UpdatesNo Comments

UGANDA: Lukwago comments on impediments awaiting new KCCA Executive Director

AFRICA, UGANDA

Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago has warned the KCCA Executive Director, Dorothy Kisaka of the hurdles awaiting her in the new job. On Thursday, Kisaka was sworn in as the new Kampala Capital City Autohiry Executive Director at City Hall. However, speaking to journalists on the sidelines of the function, Lukwago warned the new KCCA boss of the hurdles awaiting her as she strive to transform the city. “The Kampala they(new KCCA leadership) have come to serve is not a joke. It has its own problems and its own people that they must take into consideration,”Lukwago said. “We have people who are the owners of the city that we serve and we must follow the law. One problem has been disregard of the law.” The KCCA technical wing headed by the Executive Director has for the past 10 ...

Jul92020 by KMA UpdatesNo Comments

BUSINESS: The Government of Uganda has announced a tax-free month for Kampala ‘Taxi’ operators.

AFRICA, UGANDA

KAMPALA – The Minister for Kampala Capital City and Metropolitan areas Betty Amongi has revealed that all charges imposed by taxi associations have been suspended for one month. She made the revelations while addressing the media on Wednesday, July 8 at the Uganda Media Centre in Kampala. The directive that takes effect on Thursday, July 9 will not enable taxi associations withdraw the collected welfare fees held on their various accounts until the sector is regularised. “All taxi drivers being forced to pay the above fees are encouraged to report the cases of extra charges to KCCA Park Administrators or to the nearest Police Station,” she said. She further revealed that KCCA signed an MoU with Private Taxi Parks not to charge parking fees exceeding UGX 3,500 per vehicle per d...

Jul72020 by Ronald KabuubiNo Comments

UGANDA 2021 ELECTIONS: Dr Stella Nyanzi to run for Kampala Woman MP.

AFRICA, UGANDA

Controversial former Makerere University researcher, Dr Stella Nyanzi, has said her entry into the Kampala Woman MP race is a signal that she will go all the way in the fight to restore democracy in the country. Nyanzi, told NBS TV that she wants to be among those who will be reforming the effects of President Yoweri Museveni’s impact on the country as the Woman MP for Kampala. She said: “When (President) Museveni leaves office in 2021,the effects of his military dictatorship are going to be with my generation and your generation.” “So, I want to be part of those who are reforming, reclaiming our constitution, demilitarizing our country, taking out nepotism and it is not going to take one day.” Nyanzi submitted in her nomination papers at the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) ...

Jul22020 by KMA UpdatesNo Comments

UGANDA: Prof. Baryamureeba arrested for knocking pedestrian dead.

AFRICA, UGANDA

Police in Kampala has arrested former Makerere University vice-chancellor Prof. Venansius Baryamureeba for knocking a pedestrian dead and injuring another. The incident according to the deputy Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson, Luke Owoyesigyire happened on Wednesday afternoon at Kibuli-Muyenga junction, Makindye Division in Kampala. “The vehicle registration number “U” being driven by Prof. Baryamureeba Venansius knocked two female pedestrians and a perimeter wall, killing one person on spot. The deceased was identified as Mariam Jagenda and her body was taken to Mulago City Mortuary for postmortem,” Owoyesigyire said. The police publicist named the second victim as Mariam Namusoke The second victim Namusoke Mariam is still admitted at Mulago hospital. Owoyesigyire ...

Jun272020 by KMA UpdatesNo Comments

UGANDA: NWSC declares Sunday shutdown in Kampala, advices city tenants to store enough water.

AFRICA, UGANDA

KAMPALA — The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) has announced it will switch off water supply in the city beginning Sunday , June 28, 8:00am to 5:00Pm as they conduct a system upgrade to improve water supply in the city. In a statement issued Friday June 26, the NSWC said the process is to enable the UMEME engineers undertake a routine maintenance at Ggaba substation to improve power supply reliability at Ggaba water works. “Subsequently, water production in all treatment plants, pumpage at all booster stations and supply networks within Kampala will be affected,” the NWSC said in a public notice. The authorities have since advised city dwellers to store enough water and use it sparingly, noting that “it takes time for the system to stabilize after a total plant shut...

Feb52020 by ShafiqNo Comments

UGANDA: Kampala to finally get cashless bus system in ‘Tondeka’.

AFRICA, UGANDA

As Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) works to revamp the city’s road network, residents may yet experience even greater change with the launch of Tondeka Metro buses. The 980 Tondeka Metro buses will operate the main routes at a standard fare at a specific time and frequency using cashless transactions with taxis left with only catering to the feeder and pick up routes. The introduction of the Tondeka buses will relieve Kampala residents who reportedly live in a capital with the second-worst air quality in the world, according to recent studies. The poor air quality in Kampala and its environs has been blamed on congestion and heavy traffic flow. During the launch, newly appointed minister for Kampala and metropolitan affairs Betty Amongi revealed that the 980 bu...