Tag: Kampala Lord Mayor

President Museveni Sends Condolences to Tanzania’s President Over Husband’s Death

The President also recalled the close cooperation between Uganda and Tanzania, citing trade, the East African Crude Oil Pipeline, the Murongo-Kyikagate mini-hydro project, roads in Tanzania, the Masaka-Bukoba transmission line and the Standard Gauge Railway, which has reached Isaka and is expected to extend towards Uganda and beyond.

Ugandan Pan-Africanists Warn Ruto Over Possible Xenophobia

Regional

According to Mukula, Uganda believes in the free and orderly movement of people, goods, services, and capital within the framework of regional laws and protocols, stating that it will continue to stand for the dignity of African brothers and sisters because Africa belongs to Africans.

Court

Lukwago Seeks Mulago Transfer as Court Postpones Bail Decision

Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago has sought an urgent transfer to Mulago National Referral Hospital after his lawyers raised...

Security

Lukwago Tasks Kenyan Gov’t to Explain Arrest of Ugandans

“We want to put the Kenyan government on the spot; how do people come to visit Kenya and are returned back to the country forcefully without being deported or extradited?"

Environment

Motor Vehicle Emissions Primarily Affect City Air Quality—Lukwago

Addressing the issue of poor air quality in Kampala requires a multidimensional approach that combines regulatory measures, public education, and improvements in urban mobility. By focusing on these areas, it may be possible to significantly reduce vehicle emissions and improve the overall air quality in the city.

Politics

DP Asks CID to Investigate Kampala Ministers over Kiteezi...

According to a letter written to KCCA dated October 11, 2024, the Minister of State for Relief, Disaster Preparedness, and Refugees, Lillian Aber, warned KCCA and asked both the political and technical team to warn residents around the landfill to vacate immediately as there is a likelihood of another landfill collapse, which could be very catastrophic.

Environment

Lukwago Warns Kiteezi Residents of Pending Second Landfill Collapse

The landfill has been decommissioned, and people staying around Kiteezi have been warned that the incident could happen anytime, though some still remain hesitant and have refused to leave the place.

Politics

FDC Accuses KCCA of Laziness in Kiteezi Tragedy

Two days after the devastating collapse of the Kiteezi landfill, multiple government agencies have joined forces with the Uganda Police and Red Cross in the ongoing search and recovery operation.