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Government Signs Shs232 Billion Contract for Kabalega Airport Passenger Terminal

Government has signed a Shs232 billion contract with Egypt’s SAMCO National Construction Company Ltd for the construction of a passenger terminal at Kabalega International Airport in Hoima District, as Uganda steps up preparations for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON). The eight-month contract period places the project among the key infrastructure developments whose timely […] The post Government Signs Shs232 Bi

Watchdog Uganda · 1 Nov 2026

Kabale Residents Shun Cleaning Day

Only a handful of residents participated in the latest National Cleaning Day exercise in Kabale, prompting authorities to warn that businesses and other activities will face stricter restrictions during the November edition.

Nile Post · 31 Oct 2026

Balaam Orders Kabale District Registry Closed Over Alleged Arson Plot

Local Government Minister Balaam Barugahara has ordered the closure of the Kabale District Local Government registry and the deployment of security personnel following allegations that officials under investigation planned to destroy records linked to corruption probes.

Nile Post · 26 Oct 2026

Kabale District Loses Shs3bn to Ghost Workers, Balaam Says

Local Government Minister Balaam Barugahara accused district officials of presiding over fraudulent payroll payments and ordered investigations and disciplinary action as he inspected market and taxi park conditions.

Nile Post · 24 Oct 2026

GBoy Builds a Music Career on Bakiga Pride

From his breakthrough love song Omwe Wenka to the culturally rooted hit Kyakweera, Kabale-born musician Melvin Muhweezi has continued to celebrate Bakiga identity while expanding his reach in Uganda’s music industry.

Nile Post · 22 Oct 2026