Lukwago Concedes Defeat in Kampala Lord Mayorship Race
The outgoing Kampala Lord Mayor, Erias Lukwago, has conceded defeat following the Kampala Lord Mayorship polls held on Thursday, January 22, 2026. Lukwago lost to National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate Ronald Balimwezo Nsubuga, who polled 141,220 votes. Lukwago, the incumbent, contested on the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) ticket. Other
Balimwezo Elected Kampala City Lord Mayor
The National Unity Platform (NUP) candidate Ronald Balimwezo Nsubuga has been declared the Mayor of Kampala City. Balimwezo won the Kampala mayoral race with 141,220 votes, defeating incumbent mayor Elias Lukwago, who contested on the People’s Front for Freedom (PFF) ticket. Other contestants in the race included Naggayi Nabillah Sempala,
Inside KCCA, COLAS Shs 1 trillion Deal aimed at Transforming Kampala Roads
In a landmark development for urban infrastructure, the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has signed a €250 million (Shs 1.05 trillion) agreement with UK-based global infrastructure giant COLAS to launch the Kampala City Roads and Bridges Upgrading Project (KCRBUP) — a four-year initiative set to upgrade over 118 roads across the city’s
Lord Mayor Lukwago, Was Nakivubo/St Balikudembe Affected by the March 2025 Flooding?
By David Serumaga On March 27, 2025, while addressing the media from his chambers at Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago alleged that the recent flooding in Kampala—which tragically claimed seven lives—was caused by prominent businessman and investor Dr. Hamis Kiggundu. Lukwago expressed his frustration over a
