The engineer’s plan: How Ronald Balimwezo intends to fix a broken Kampala

A battle for the capital: Incumbent Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago of the People’s Front for Freedom and Nakawa East MP Ronald Balimwezo of the National Unity Platform face off in today's high-stakes election. As voters head to the polls across 146 districts and cities, all eyes are on Kampala to see if the city chooses a new direction or stays the course with its long-serving leader.

National Unity Platform candidate Ronald Balimwezo, left, and incumbent Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago of the People’s Front for Freedom are ...

Lukwago fights for political life in Kampala lord mayor race

by JACKSON RUGUNDA | UG STANDARD REPORTER

22/01/2026

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A battle for the capital: Incumbent Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago of the People’s Front for Freedom and Nakawa East MP ...

A 75-day investigation by New Vision has exposed a sophisticated cartel operating between Napak and Kampala that profits from child trafficking. The state-run newspaper uncovers how coordinators turn vulnerable Karimojong children into a lucrative business through forced street begging.

The Hunger Business: Inside the ruthless trafficking racket profiteering from Karimojong innocents

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

24/12/2025

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A 75-day investigation by New Vision has exposed a sophisticated cartel operating between Napak and Kampala that profits from child ...

Part of Nakivubo Channel under construction.

Traders Drags KCCA, NEMA and City Businessman Ham to court over floods

by Ronald Mayega | Reporter

03/11/2025

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KAMPALA- Over 300 city traders under their umbrella associations have dragged businessman Hamis Kiggundu to the High court for orders ...

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.

KCCA loses UGX 151.7M property rates case against Twed Towers

by OUR REPORTER | UG STANDARD

06/10/2025

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KCCA loses a sh151.7M property rates case against Twed Towers. A judge ruled KCCA's claim was past the statute of ...

Kampala's State Minister pushes to ban heavy goods trucks and fuel tankers from city streets during the day, calling the current risk a "time bomb" for residents.

KCCA pushes to ban heavy trucks from city during day

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

29/09/2025

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Kampala's State Minister pushes to ban heavy goods trucks and fuel tankers from city streets during the day, calling the ...

President Museveni launched the reconstruction of Kampala's 8.1km Salaama–Munyonyo Road. Discover how this key infrastructure project under KCRRP aims to boost urban mobility and transform Uganda's economy, emphasizing wealth creation.

Museveni flags off reconstruction of Salaama–Munyonyo road

by JOSEPH NSIMBI | UG STANDARD REPORTER

16/07/2025

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President Museveni launched the reconstruction of Kampala's 8.1km Salaama–Munyonyo Road. Discover how this key infrastructure project under KCRRP aims to ...

Buganda Kingdom plans to transform Kabaka's Lake, a historic man-made lake in Uganda, into a world-class tourism center, complete with hotels and a museum. The project includes road upgrades by KCCA for improved access.

Buganda Kingdom Plans to Transform Kabaka’s Lake into Tourism Hub

by Ronald Mayega | Reporter

14/07/2025

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Buganda Kingdom plans to transform Kabaka's Lake, a historic man-made lake in Uganda, into a world-class tourism center, complete with ...

Kampala to get a major infrastructure boost! KCCA and COLAS sign a €250M deal to upgrade over 118 city roads, funded by UK Export Finance. The project includes new walkways, drainage, and street lighting, promising a transformed, sustainable Kampala.

FULL LIST: KCCA, COLAS Ink €250M Deal to Transform Over 118 Kampala Roads

by WINNIE NAKAMATTE | REPORTER

11/07/2025

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Kampala to get a major infrastructure boost! KCCA and COLAS sign a €250M deal to upgrade over 118 city roads, ...

Vehicles navigate potholes along Sir Apolo Kaggwa road. URN photo

Pothole-Ridden Roads Highlight Kampala’s Underfunded Budget

by JAVIRA SSEBWAMI | PUBLIC EDITOR

06/05/2025

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Vehicles navigate potholes along Sir Apolo Kaggwa road (PHOTO/URN) KAMPALA, Uganda — Uganda’s capital and business hub, Kampala, is grappling ...

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