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Wakiso Dance Kids revive Kakalabanda tale in new dance theatre show

✳️ National Theatre Kampala Show 1 September 9 ✳️ Kavumba Recreation Centre Wakiso Show 2 September 12 Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A piece of central Uganda’s boarding-school folklore is being turned into dance. Batalo East and the Wakiso Dance Kids are staging Kakalabanda, a 60-minute dance theatre production drawn from the old tale … The post Wakiso Dance Kids revive Kakalabanda tale in new dance theatre sh

The Independent Uganda · 3 Sept 2026

SFC Celebrates CDF Inter-Forces Drill Victory, Sets Sights on Combat Excellence

The Special Forces Command (SFC) has celebrated its victory in the second edition of the Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Inter-Forces Drill Competition, with the Command leadership receiving the winning team and championship trophy at SFC Headquarters in Entebbe, Wakiso District. SFC emerged overall champions, taking home the championship trophy and a cash prize of […] The post SFC Celebrates CDF Inter-Forces Drill Vic

Watchdog Uganda · 2 Sept 2026

Marie Stopes Uganda Launches ‘Guard Yo Game’ Campaign to Promote HIV Prevention

WAKISO — Marie Stopes Uganda has launched a six-week campaign aimed at encouraging young people to make responsible choices and strengthen HIV prevention, using community activations, entertainment and digital engagement to take the message across the country. The #GuardYoGame campaign was launched on Saturday at Kasenge Trading Centre in Wakiso District, with the organisers positioning […] The post Marie Stopes Ugan

SoftPower News · 29 Aug 2026

Police Confirm Arrest of Former Sky Pins Director Don Chris Over Fraud

Police have arrested Asiimwe Christian, also known as Don Chris, a former director of the now-defunct labour recruitment company Sky Pins, over allegations of obtaining money by false pretences and fraudulent labour recruitment. Police said Asiimwe was arrested at about 2:00am on Thursday, August 27, 2026, at a bar in Zana, Makindye-Ssabagabo Municipality, Wakiso District. […] The post Police Confirm Arrest of Former

Watchdog Uganda · 27 Aug 2026

Police Arrest Two Suspects Over Aggravated Robbery in Kitende

Kajjansi Police Division has arrested two suspects in connection with an aggravated robbery in which armed assailants reportedly attacked occupants at a home in Sekiwunga Cell, Kitende Ward, Kajjansi Town Council, Wakiso District. The robbery occurred on August 21, 2026, when the suspects, who were reportedly armed with pangas, attacked the occupants and made off […] The post Police Arrest Two Suspects Over Aggravate

Watchdog Uganda · 26 Aug 2026

NSSF reaches deal to end 18-year Tamangalo land dispute

Wakiso, Uganda | URN | The nearly two-decade dispute between the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) and businessman Amos Nzeyi over land at Temangalo, Wakiso District is about to be resolved. The two sides have reportedly agreed on a settlement that will see NSSF receive ten acres of alternative land while Nzeyi retains his home … The post NSSF reaches deal to end 18-year Tamangalo land dispute appeared first on Th

The Independent Uganda · 25 Aug 2026

NSSF, Amos Nzeyi Agree on Settlement to End 18-Year Temangalo Land Dispute

Business mogul Amos Nzeyi and the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) herein referred to as the Fund, have agreed on a settlement to end an 18-year dispute over 55 acres of land in Temangalo, Wakiso District. Under the proposal, Nzeyi will hand over 10 acres to the Fund and pay it for the remaining 45 […] The post NSSF, Amos Nzeyi Agree on Settlement to End 18-Year Temangalo Land Dispute appeared first on SoftPower

SoftPower News · 25 Aug 2026

Wakiso Intensifies Solid Waste Management Campaign.

The District has intensified efforts to improve sanitation and solid waste management, with district leaders adopting measures to curb illegal dumping, strengthen garbage collection and promote waste sorting and recycling.The resolutions were reached during a consultative meeting chaired by District Chairperson Eng. Ian Kyeyune and attended by Local Council III Chairpersons, Town Clerks, Senior Community […]

Wakiso District Local Government · 23 Aug 2026

Cross-Border Phone Racket: Congolese National Arrested with 27 Suspected Stolen Phones

NANSANA, WAKISO — Police in Nansana, Wakiso District, have arrested a 34-year-old Congolese national suspected of dealing in stolen mobile phones and transporting them to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The suspect, identified as Justine Kulimushi, was arrested on August 20, 2026, following intelligence that he had returned to Uganda and was purchasing suspected […] The post Cross-Border Phone Racket: Congole

Watchdog Uganda · 22 Aug 2026