Kampala.
capital and the largest city of Uganda
- Reports this week
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- Active events
- 3
- Connections
- 527
What's happening
Active this week
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Martin Furniture ug serves clients across Kampala.Some support1 report
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Akamutuha spoke from Kampala following an event that took place in Tunis.Some support1 report
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Traffickers are luring young Ugandans to India for prostitution, while the government repatriates citizens from Myanmar and trafficking affects those in Cambodia.Some support1 report1 development inside
Earlier this month
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Hassan Musa transported imported vehicles from Mombasa port, through Nairobi, to Kampala and Kigali.Some support1 report
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A discussion took place in Kampala, Uganda.Some support1 report
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Museveni informed Milly Babalanda of his illness, while the NRM represented Iganga district and a death was reported in Kampala.Some support2 reports
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Rebecca Kadaga called for education system harmonization and inaugurated a new headquarters building in Kampala.Some support1 report
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Kampala sponsors Olara Otunnu for the position of UN Secretary General.Well supported27 reports
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FUSE, a national organization in Uganda, launched a system at Kampala Club.Some support2 reports
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The government allocates funds in Kampala to support businesses affected by recent events.Some support1 report
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National Agroecology Week of Action was held in Kampala, Uganda, on October 24, 2026.Some support1 report
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A documentary premiered at the Kampala Serena Hotel on October 24, 2026.Some support1 report
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Minister Moses Muwanga announced health development initiatives in Kampala, Uganda.Some support1 report
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A business forum was held in Kampala as South Sudan seeks to improve cross-border commerce with Uganda, a priority trading partner.Some support1 report
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KCCA technical staff approved developments on wetlands in Kampala.Some support1 report
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Leaders, including Chris Baryomunsi, visited Kizza Besigye at Mulago Hospital in Kampala.Well supported5 reports
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Rotary Club earmarked funds to renovate Kasanga Primary School in Kampala.Some support1 report
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CBD relocation delays road construction completion in Kampala, while the Iran-Israel conflict disrupts bitumen imports.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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A high court in Kampala handled a legal plea regarding a missing person, while a musician was identified as the sole provider for his family.Some support1 report
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Uganda hosts a conference in Kampala involving the African Union, IGAD, and EAC.Some support1 report
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A conference involving the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces was held in Kampala.Some support2 reports
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A patient traveled from northwestern DRC, passing through Kampala, and arriving in Kenya.Some support2 reports
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Andrew Bashaija was sentenced by the high court in Kampala, Uganda.Some support3 reports
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SACCO operations are centered in Kampala, Uganda.Some support1 report
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The Uganda Law Society operates within the country, whose capital city is Kampala.Well supported22 reports
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Ebola outbreak forced the flight to seek refuge.Well supported364 reports27 developments inside
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The new event consists of two separate facts: that Kampala is the capital of Uganda, and that Kristian is a saver with MTN Group.Some support1 report
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An annual meeting of a society was held in Kampala, Uganda, led by Jonans Tusiimire.Some support1 report
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A dispute involving claims and guarantees related to Constitutional Square in Kampala has emerged.Some support1 report
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Specialized medical care and technology are being discussed in the context of Karamoja and Kampala, noting a lack of advanced medical diagnostic equipment.Some support1 report
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The government in Kampala is rethinking waste disposal methods.Some support2 reports
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Brenda Zalwango runs a retail business in Kampala, the largest urban center of Uganda.Some support1 report
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The government, through the Office of the Prime Minister, has allocated funds specifically for ongoing flood relief efforts in Kampala.Well supported7 reports
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A road project has been initiated in Kampala, Uganda, with the goal of easing traffic congestion.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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KCCA is undertaking road works on Bombo Road, a corridor running between Bwaise and Wandegeya in Kampala.Some support2 reports
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The President has directed the Kampala Capital City Authority to study a redevelopment proposal for the central business district, which is facing modernization and congestion pressures.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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SafeBoda launched SafeCar, a new service operating in Kampala to serve local commuters and the wider Ugandan population.Some support1 report
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Uber announced it will no longer be available in Uganda, where it had launched operations in Kampala ten years ago. Both Uber and DoorDash are sharing economy platforms.Some support1 report
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An engagement took place in Kampala involving John Musinguzi Rujoki, the Commissioner General of the Uganda Revenue Authority, a tax body within Uganda.Some support1 report
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Election issues are centered in the capital city of Kampala.Some support3 reports
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Parliament initiated an inquiry into flooding issues affecting the city of Kampala.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Uganda and Kampala are currently functioning as a major market hub for the country.Some support1 report
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Kololo is a district within Kampala.Some support2 reports
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Kainerugaba ordered a protest at the Turkish Embassy in Kampala after severing ties with Turkish interests, with Fadil confirming his orders.Some support2 reports
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Political commentator Charles Rwomushana operates Radio Simba from Kampala, Uganda.Some support1 report
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A railway extension project is underway, linking Nairobi and Kampala, driven by Ugandan government interests in trade and investment expansion.Some support2 reports
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Political analyst arrested during live broadcast in Kampala involving NBS Television.Some support1 report
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Protests and violence against students were reported in Kampala and Garissa.Some support1 report
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Travel occurred between Busia and Kampala, crossing into Uganda from Busia on September 1, 2026.Some support1 report
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Political leadership failure is driving economic collapse in Kampala, involving Donald Trump.Some support1 report
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The Church of Uganda held elections for bishops and completed its Church House in Kampala.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Marriott International is opening properties in Kampala, Uganda, with a regional focus on Sub-Saharan Africa.Some support1 report
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King Oyo was educated in Kampala, while tourism continues to revolve around Fort Portal.Well supported3 reports
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A new high-end hotel has been established by Capital Shoppers in Nsambya, Kampala, Uganda.Some support1 report
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An inauguration promoting entrepreneurial growth took place in Makindye Division, Kampala, cited as a model for development.Some support2 reports
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The Ugandan government has proposed a phased capital shift from Kampala to Nakasongola due to severe infrastructure strain and congestion in the current capital city.Some support2 reports
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Ministry directs police crackdown on taxis and the Kampala Capital City Authority gazettes Nakawa for impounded vehicles.Some support2 reports
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Rebecca Kadaga made remarks in Kampala on August 15, 2026.Some support1 report
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Museveni directs government to pay a contractor in Kampala involved in the national CCTV network maintenance.Some support1 report
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What's reaching Kampala
Events traced to Kampala, step by step, newest first- Aid for traders may boost Kampala's local economyFinancial aid for traders may provide immediate economic support to KampalaAlready happening
- New Katonga bridge may strengthen Kampala's transport corridorNew Katonga bridge may strengthen Kampala's transport corridorLikely
- Power reliability issues in Kawempe could strain Kampala's public healthPower reliability issues in Kawempe could strain Kampala's public healthPossible
Explainers that pass through Kampala
Kampala is a step on the way to someone elseAround Kampala this week
News at the entities that move Kampala most-
Uganda StructuralThe Uganda Neonatal Nurses Association organized a charity run supported by the Doris Mollel Foundation to target hospitals for CPAP machines.Moves Kampala
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Thomas Tayebwa Shared contextUganda hosts two million refugees while Thomas Tayebwa chairs a joint session with the EU and addresses African parliamentarians.Moves Kampala
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Barack Obama TransactionalThe Obama administration detained a Somali terror suspect, with Jay Carney defending the action.Moves Kampala
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Karamoja StructuralThe Ministry of Water and Environment implements water projects and constructs dams in Napak District, Karamoja, Uganda, with support from the Sudanese community.Moves Kampala
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Kampala Capital City Authority StructuralThe Office of the Prime Minister and the Ministry of Works were tasked with reversing urban planning issues in Kampala.Moves Kampala
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Yoweri Museveni OperationalA campaign uncovered fraud in Kabale District, with Yoweri Museveni directing the anti-corruption fight.Moves Kampala
Connections
The 40 strongest of 527, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Bobby Kolade Shared context
Bobby Kolade maintains his base of operations in Kampala.
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Kololo Structural
Kololo is a district located within the administrative boundaries of Kampala.
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Uganda Structural
Kampala serves as the designated capital and primary administrative center of Uganda.
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Thomas Tayebwa Shared context
Thomas Tayebwa serves as Deputy Speaker while based in the city of Kampala.
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Kabuye Kyofatogabye Structural
Kabuye Kyofatogabye holds a formal administrative role as Minister of State for the Kampala Capital City Authority.
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Somalia Operational
Kampala serves as the regional venue for summits that actively guide and address Somalia's geopolitical challenges.
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Barack Obama Transactional
The evidence indicates that Barack Obama offered aid to Uganda, the country where Kampala is located.
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Kampala Capital City Authority Structural
KCCA functions as the executive and administrative authority responsible for managing services and infrastructure within the city of Kampala.
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Kawempe Division Structural
Kawempe Division is a formal administrative subdivision of Kampala.
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Erias Lukwago Structural
Lukwago's professional and legal life is functionally tied to the jurisdiction and political context of Kampala.
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Karamoja Structural
The relationship is defined by the requirement for specialized medical care and technology found in the major city of Kampala.
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Olara Otunnu Operational
Kampala sponsors Olara Otunnu for the position of UN Secretary General.
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Nairobi Structural
The two urban centers are functionally interdependent, linked by railway infrastructure and serving as regional hubs.
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Rubaga Division Structural
The operational integrity of Rubaga Division is functionally dependent on the stability of the larger operational area of Kampala.
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Bunia Structural
Bunia functionally depends on goods sourced from the area of Kampala, Uganda.
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Lake Victoria Structural
Lake Victoria functioned as the primary water source supporting the population of Kampala.
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Cambodia Operational
The evidence describes a functional flow where organized crime and vulnerability issues originating from the sphere of influence of Kampala affect young Ugandans in Cambodia.
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Muhoozi Kainerugaba Structural
The relationship is characterized by the person gaining political control or dominant influence within the capital city.
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Monica Musenero Operational
Monica Musenero actively addresses operational issues, such as power outages, within Kampala.
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Kenya Shared context
The relationship is defined by cross-border movement and the flow of remittances between Kenya and Kampala.
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Middle East Shared context
The state of the Middle East, specifically war and supply disruptions, influences fuel prices in Kampala.
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Committee to Protect Journalists Structural
CPJ advocates for press freedom issues within the Ugandan media market centered in Kampala.
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Ankara Operational
The functional relationship between the two locations, specifically regarding security ties, is currently undergoing a documented breakdown.
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India Operational
Traffickers lure young Ugandans from Kampala to India for prostitution.
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Kampala Central Division Structural
Kampala Central Division is an administrative subdivision located within the city of Kampala.
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Stoneridge Primary School Shared context
The school operates within the geographical and administrative context of Kampala.
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NBS Television Structural
NBS Television operates within the jurisdiction and physical context of Kampala, leading to operational dependencies.
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Yoweri Museveni Operational
Museveni interacts with Kampala's administration regarding land petitions and government contracts.
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Busia Operational
Busia functions as a point of entry into the region where Kampala is located, establishing a functional flow of movement.
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Balaam Barugahara Shared context
The individual was present in a location related to Kampala for an official function.
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Uganda Revenue Authority Shared context
The Authority conducted an engagement in the city of Kampala.
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Garissa Shared context
Both locations are characterized by a shared risk environment involving protests and violence against students.
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Harvard Law School Shared context
The entities are linked contextually through a Ugandan statesman who was educated at Harvard Law School.
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Bwaise Shared context
Kampala's governing body (KCCA) is planning infrastructure upgrades in the area near Bwaise.
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Robinah Nabbanja Shared context
Robinah Nabbanja performs public duties and announcements within the geographical context of Kampala.
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high court Shared context
The High Court is physically located and operates within the city of Kampala.
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cabinet Shared context
The cabinet, operating in Kampala, approved compensation for traders affected by floods.
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MSC Shared context
MSC operates within the geographical and market context of Kampala.
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Donald Trump Shared context
Trump's political influence is tracked through geopolitical actions of the US that affect the context of Kampala, Uganda.
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Kofi Annan Shared context
A was a representative of Uganda, whose context includes Kampala.
History
Events by the month they beganNovember 2026
6 events- Martin Furniture ug serves clients across Kampala.
- Akamutuha spoke from Kampala following an event that took place in Tunis.
- Hassan Musa transported imported vehicles from Mombasa port, through Nairobi, to Kampala and Kigali.
- A discussion took place in Kampala, Uganda.
- Museveni informed Milly Babalanda of his illness, while the NRM represented Iganga district and a death was reported in Kampala.
- Rebecca Kadaga called for education system harmonization and inaugurated a new headquarters building in Kampala.
October 2026
15 events- FUSE, a national organization in Uganda, launched a system at Kampala Club.
- The government allocates funds in Kampala to support businesses affected by recent events.
- National Agroecology Week of Action was held in Kampala, Uganda, on October 24, 2026.
- A documentary premiered at the Kampala Serena Hotel on October 24, 2026.
- Minister Moses Muwanga announced health development initiatives in Kampala, Uganda.
- A business forum was held in Kampala as South Sudan seeks to improve cross-border commerce with Uganda, a priority trading partner.
- KCCA technical staff approved developments on wetlands in Kampala.
- Rotary Club earmarked funds to renovate Kasanga Primary School in Kampala.
- CBD relocation delays road construction completion in Kampala, while the Iran-Israel conflict disrupts bitumen imports.
- A high court in Kampala handled a legal plea regarding a missing person, while a musician was identified as the sole provider for his family.
- Uganda hosts a conference in Kampala involving the African Union, IGAD, and EAC.
- A conference involving the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces was held in Kampala.
- A patient traveled from northwestern DRC, passing through Kampala, and arriving in Kenya.
- Andrew Bashaija was sentenced by the high court in Kampala, Uganda.
- SACCO operations are centered in Kampala, Uganda.
September 2026
20 events- The new event consists of two separate facts: that Kampala is the capital of Uganda, and that Kristian is a saver with MTN Group.
- An annual meeting of a society was held in Kampala, Uganda, led by Jonans Tusiimire.
- A dispute involving claims and guarantees related to Constitutional Square in Kampala has emerged.
- Specialized medical care and technology are being discussed in the context of Karamoja and Kampala, noting a lack of advanced medical diagnostic equipment.
- The government in Kampala is rethinking waste disposal methods.
- Brenda Zalwango runs a retail business in Kampala, the largest urban center of Uganda.
- The government, through the Office of the Prime Minister, has allocated funds specifically for ongoing flood relief efforts in Kampala.
- KCCA is undertaking road works on Bombo Road, a corridor running between Bwaise and Wandegeya in Kampala.
- The President has directed the Kampala Capital City Authority to study a redevelopment proposal for the central business district, which is facing modernization and congestion pressures.
- SafeBoda launched SafeCar, a new service operating in Kampala to serve local commuters and the wider Ugandan population.
- Uber announced it will no longer be available in Uganda, where it had launched operations in Kampala ten years ago. Both Uber and DoorDash are sharing economy platforms.
- An engagement took place in Kampala involving John Musinguzi Rujoki, the Commissioner General of the Uganda Revenue Authority, a tax body within Uganda.
- Uganda and Kampala are currently functioning as a major market hub for the country.
- Kololo is a district within Kampala.
- Kainerugaba ordered a protest at the Turkish Embassy in Kampala after severing ties with Turkish interests, with Fadil confirming his orders.
- Political commentator Charles Rwomushana operates Radio Simba from Kampala, Uganda.
- A railway extension project is underway, linking Nairobi and Kampala, driven by Ugandan government interests in trade and investment expansion.
- Political analyst arrested during live broadcast in Kampala involving NBS Television.
- Protests and violence against students were reported in Kampala and Garissa.
- Travel occurred between Busia and Kampala, crossing into Uganda from Busia on September 1, 2026.
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August 2026
13 events- Leaders, including Chris Baryomunsi, visited Kizza Besigye at Mulago Hospital in Kampala.
- A road project has been initiated in Kampala, Uganda, with the goal of easing traffic congestion.
- Parliament initiated an inquiry into flooding issues affecting the city of Kampala.
- Political leadership failure is driving economic collapse in Kampala, involving Donald Trump.
- Marriott International is opening properties in Kampala, Uganda, with a regional focus on Sub-Saharan Africa.
- King Oyo was educated in Kampala, while tourism continues to revolve around Fort Portal.
- A new high-end hotel has been established by Capital Shoppers in Nsambya, Kampala, Uganda.
- An inauguration promoting entrepreneurial growth took place in Makindye Division, Kampala, cited as a model for development.
- The Ugandan government has proposed a phased capital shift from Kampala to Nakasongola due to severe infrastructure strain and congestion in the current capital city.
- Ministry directs police crackdown on taxis and the Kampala Capital City Authority gazettes Nakawa for impounded vehicles.
- Rebecca Kadaga made remarks in Kampala on August 15, 2026.
- Museveni directs government to pay a contractor in Kampala involved in the national CCTV network maintenance.
- Robinah Nabbanja, in Kampala, is involved in discussions regarding low-cost drone strategies and defense budget strains with the African Union.