KAMPALA — A new study has revealed high levels of psychological distress among minibus taxi drivers operating in Kampala, highlighting a largely overlooked occupational health challenge in Uganda’s informal transport sector. The research conducted by Linda Kyomuhendo Jovia, a medical doctor and public health graduate from the Makerere University School of Public Health, found that…
KAMPALA — Businessman Hamis Kiggundu, popularly known as Ham, has confirmed that his team was responsible for demolishing structures at St Balikuddembe Market (Owino) as part of a project to redevelop the Nakivubo drainage corridor in central Kampala. The demolition, which took place on the night of March 7 along Sebana Road near the Nakivubo…
The National Social Security Fund Uganda (NSSF) has launched a 60-day amnesty campaign giving defaulting employers an opportunity to clear outstanding social security contributions while receiving a 100 percent waiver on penalties. The campaign, unveiled on Tuesday, will run from March 11 to May 11, 2026, offering employers a limited window to regularise their obligations…
Kampala — The Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has announced an ambitious plan to reduce traffic congestion in the capital, unveiling proposals for electric buses, expanded rail services, and new rapid transit lines. Hajjat Sharifah Buzeki, KCCA’s Executive Director, detailed the initiatives in response to public queries on social media, highlighting a multi-modal approach to…
A new youth-focused initiative known as the MK Fund has launched a seed grant programme aimed at supporting young Ugandans with innovative business ideas across key sectors of the economy. The fund, chaired by Muhoozi Kainerugaba, Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces, will provide small startup grants of up to Shs1 million (about $270) to individuals…