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In a letter seen by URN dated 2020 September 25, President Museveni directed the minister of Kampala to remove from the government markets the “Association leaders” and supervise the sellers to elect news leaders, with immediate effect

Kayongo told Uganda Radio Network in an interview that Owino market sits on seven acres of land, adding that developing such huge land doesnt come cheap. He explained they are ready to submit plans to Kampala Capital City Authority KCCA for approval.

The money was collected from St. Balikuddembe Park yard vendors, Kikuubo trading center, Ravens Hotel at Kisekka Market, and Nakivubo stadium which was a central point for all traders from Kampala arcades and well-wishers.

Nakivuubo Park Yard Market fire in photos. We bring you efforts by police and the public to bring the fire that started at 4:30am on Wednesday under control.

St. Balikuddembe Catholic Shrine has been burnt by the fire that started at Nakivuubo Parkyard Market. The roof of the shrine has caved in.

In its report the committee suggested that the market be given to KCCA and the lease for the market stalls, Space and Lock-up shop owners Association be cancelled.

The factions are Godfrey Nkajja Kayongo’s SLOA and John Baptist Kivumbi’s Cooperative Society Limited. Both factions claim they are the rightful owners to a tender to collect the market dues.

Kampala\'s largest market, St. Balikuddembe Market formerly called Owino went up in flames for the third time in three years on Saturday night.