Tag: Owino Market

Tayebwa Denies Involvement In Demolition of Owino Market

The Deputy Speaker of Parliament, Thomas Tayebwa, has denied any involvement in the recent demolition of part of St. Balikuddembe Market, popularly known as Owino. In a statement issued on Thursday, although Tayebwa admits to formerly owning a plot of land in the area in 2018 before accepting a compensation from KCCA that took it […]

Worry As Section of Owino Market is Razed Down By Unknown People

Traders operating at the at the boundary of the Nakivubo Channel of St. Balikuddembe Market, commonly known as Owino Market are counting losses after unknown individuals razed down their business structures on Saturday night. According to a statement released by KCCA, at approximately 10:00 p.m, in the night of 7th March 2026, persons yet to […]

Uproar as Tycoon HAM Blocks Nakivubo Drainage

Ugandans have taken to social media to express their concern after city tycoon Hamis Kiggundu sealed off the Nakivubo drainage system for renovations by Ham Enterprises, a company owned by the tycoon. Notable amongst the many Ugandans is Kampala Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago who has accused the tycoon of encroaching on a public drainage channel, […]