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Court declines to declare Movit owner of land occupied by prison

Wakiso, Uganda | URN | The High Court in Entebbe has declined to grant Movit Products Limited an early judgment declaring it the lawful owner of about 32 acres of disputed land in Sazi Buwaya, Wakiso District, ruling that the ownership dispute must proceed to a full trial. In a ruling delivered by Lady Justice Flavia … The post Court declines to declare Movit owner of land occupied by prison appeared first on The Ind

The Independent Uganda · 22 Jul 2026

Bukasa–Sentema–Kakiri Road Project Progress Reaches 61%

Construction of the 12.17-kilometre Bukasa–Sentema–Kakiri Road in Wakiso District has reached 61 percent physical progress, exceeding the planned target of 51.4 percent and keeping the project firmly on track for completion in November 2026.The progress was confirmed during a site review meeting held on Wednesday, attended by Assistant Resident District Commissioner Ms. Angel Namulimbe, District […]

Wakiso District Local Government · 21 Jul 2026

The district has Equips Interns to Champion Human Rights and Improve Public Service Delivery.

Young professionals undertaking internships in the district have been encouraged to become champions of human rights, accountability, and ethical leadership to strengthen public institutions and improve service delivery.The call was made during a human rights orientation organised by the Wakiso District Human Rights Committee, which aimed to equip interns with a practical understanding of human […]

Wakiso District Local Government · 21 Jul 2026

Wakiso District Mourns Ms. Joan Nabasumba Rwakatale

The Wakiso District Administration extends its deepest and heartfelt condolences on the passing of Ms. Joan Nabasumba Rwakatale, Team Leader of The Gem Foundation.Ms. Rwakatale will be remembered as a compassionate and visionary leader whose unwavering commitment to improving the lives of children with severe disabilities touched countless families and communities. Through her selfless service, […]

Wakiso District Local Government · 21 Jul 2026

Wakiso to Restore Road Equipment to Strengthen Road Maintenance.

Wakiso District has taken a significant step towards improving road maintenance, with District Chairman Eng. Ian Kyeyune directing the repair of grounded road equipment to strengthen the district’s operational fleet.The directive followed a district-wide inspection of vehicles and road equipment conducted by the Chairman, the Chief Administrative Officer, and Heads of Department to assess their […]

Wakiso District Local Government · 8 Jul 2026

UPDF Releases List of Successful Applicants for the 2026 Recruitment Exercise in Wakiso District

The Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs has released the lists of successful applicants from Wakiso District for the 2026 Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Recruitment Exercise under both the Regular and Professional Cadre categories. The published lists contain the names and National Identification Numbers (NINs) of candidates who successfully met the recruitment requirements.All successful […]

Wakiso District Local Government · 7 Jul 2026

Trial Tarmacking Begins on Bukasa–Ssentema–Kakiri Road

The upgrading of the 12.17-kilometre Bukasa–Ssentema–Kakiri Road has reached a major milestone, with trial tarmacking now underway ahead of schedule.The milestone was observed during a routine inspection by the Wakiso District Contract Management Committee, where Deputy Chief Administrative Officer Godfrey Kizza Rwakijuma commended Chongqing International Construction Corporation (CICO) for the steady progress on the

Wakiso District Local Government · 7 Jul 2026

District Leaders Rally Health Workers to Improve Service Delivery and Accountability.

District Chairperson, Ian Kyeyune, has called on health workers across the district to unite and recommit themselves to improving healthcare service delivery for residents.Speaking during his inaugural meeting with health facility in-charges, Kyeyune noted that Wakiso’s population has grown from about 750,000 people in 2000 to more than 3.5 million today, placing immense pressure on […]

Wakiso District Local Government · 26 Jun 2026