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Latest published reporting connected to Mukono in Uganda’s Central region.

Mukono LED Forum Pushes Production, Investment to Spur Growth

Mukono District Headquarters – Mukono District Local Government has held a Local Economic Development (LED) meeting bringing together Heads of Department, stakeholders and officials from the Ministry of Local Government to strengthen economic planning, investment and implementation of development programmes in the district. Local Economic Development is a process through which local governments, the private […] The p

Watchdog Uganda · 9 Sept 2026

How I Plan to Make Bamutakudde a Model Village — Chairman Solomon Serwanjja

MUKONO — At about 6 am on Saturday, the sound of drums went through Bamutakudde Village in Kyampisi Sub-county, Mukono District. It was not a call to war. It was a call to work. By morning, residents had gathered to sweep roads, collect rubbish, clear their surroundings and, this time, plant trees. For LC1 Chairman […] The post How I Plan to Make Bamutakudde a Model Village — Chairman Solomon Serwanjja appeared first

SoftPower News · 29 Aug 2026

Museveni Inaugurates New Roofings Rolling Mill, Hails Local Value Addition

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has inaugurated Phase IV Level 2 of the Ultra-Modern Rolling Mill Complex at Roofings Group in Namanve, Mukono District, commending the company for its contribution to Uganda’s industrialisation, local value addition and the development of a self-sustaining economy. Speaking at the inauguration, President Museveni said Uganda’s industrialisation journey must be understood […] The post

SoftPower News · 25 Aug 2026

President Museveni hails Roofings Investment as Uganda deepens industrialization drive

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has today inaugurated Phase IV Level 2 of the Ultra-Modern Rolling Mill Complex at Roofings Group in Namanve, Mukono District, commending the company for its contribution to Uganda’s industrialisation, local value addition and the development of a self-sustaining economy. The President said Uganda’s industrialisation journey must be understood in the context […] The post President Mus

Watchdog Uganda · 25 Aug 2026

RDC Ssegawa Hands Over LC Handbooks to Councillor Kaddu for Mukono Village Leaders

MUKONO — The Deputy Resident District Commissioner (DRDC) of Kassanda District, Mike Ssegawa, has handed over copies of The LC1 Chairman’s Handbook to Ntawo Ward Municipal Councillor James Kaddu to aid the administrative capacity building of local village leaders across the ward. The brief handover event took place at the weekend in Mukono, where Councillor […] The post RDC Ssegawa Hands Over LC Handbooks to Councill

Watchdog Uganda · 19 Aug 2026

Mukono residents suffer as collapsed bridge triggers 3-year blame game

Residents of Nsambwe in Mukono Municipality and neighbouring villages of Ttakajjunge and Kikubakima in Nama sub-county, Mukono district, have endured the effects of a collapsed bridge for nearly three years as district and sub-county authorities bicker over who is responsible for maintaining the road and bridge. The collapse has disrupted transport, access to schools and […] The post Mukono residents suffer as collap

The Observer · 18 Aug 2026

Minister Balaam seeks answers as Mukono bridge collapses

Mukono, Uganda | URN | Residents of Nsambwe in Mukono Municipality and the neighbouring villages of Ttakajjunge and Kikubakima in Nama Sub-county, Mukono District, remain stranded nearly three weeks after the bridge linking their communities collapsed. The crisis has been compounded by a bitter dispute between Mukono District and Nama Sub-county authorities over who bears … The post Minister Balaam seeks answers as M

The Independent Uganda · 18 Aug 2026

CRISIS RESPONSE: Mukono Leaders Move to Fix Ambulance Fuel Shortages and Driver Housing Deficits in Emergency Health Overhaul

MUKONO: Mukono District Local Government has held a high-level Emergency Medical Services (EMS) review meeting at the Chief Administrative Officer’s boardroom to address critical operational bottlenecks and strengthen emergency health response across the district. Addressing district leaders, health facility in-charges, District Health Team (DHT) members, and Ministry of Health representatives, Mukono LCV Chairperson

Watchdog Uganda · 15 Aug 2026