Kampala

The public transport sector in Kampala is often seen as inefficient, yet government data reveals that the city is home to around 5 million people, most of whom need to commute daily.

The monthly Stanbic Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI), a measure of Uganda’s private sector business confidence, saw a slight drop from 57.4 in May to 56.4 in June, but optimism remains high on the back of improving customer demand which is sustaining growth of output due to new orders.

The headline Stanbic Purchasing Managers Index (PMI) reached its highest point this year, posting 57.4 during May, up from 55.4 in April as success in securing new customers had a positive impact on the Ugandan private sector.

By Denis Yekoyasi Kakembo, Bill Page, 

Prince V's Charity Initiative launched a campaign to sensitize Boda Boda riders on road use.

The monthly Stanbic Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) dropped to 34.9 in June from 56.5 in May attributed to the lockdown measures that were announced to tame the spread of COVID-19.

There were spontaneous celebrations among Ugandans in Kampala and surrounding areas following the declaration of president Yoweri Museveni after he retained his seat.

The National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC) said there will be water supply interruptions for 3 days in some parts of Kampala to pave way for completion of the final section of the Katosi Water Project.

It’s a Friday evening and passengers in the interminably busy Old Taxi Park are rushing to get taxis to various destinations. As is the routine, taxi touts are shouting at the top of their voices calling out passengers heading to different destinations.