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A photo walk in Kamwokya, Kampala: Informality in Frame
On a June afternoon, I went on a photo walk organised by Muwado, FOTEA, and Unpublished Africa. I joined a group of photographers from Kampala who wanted to use photography […] More
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THE TRAGEDY OF BWAISE FLOODS, WHY THEY HAVE BECOME PERSISTENT AND WHAT NEEDS TO BE DONE.
Despite the interventions from different stakeholders towards finding an everlasting solution, floods have remained a big threat to both the lives and livelihoods of people within and around Bwaise and […] More
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The Pakwach River Nile Bank Flooding: An Analysis of Contributing Factors
Did you realise that six years ago we did not have this flooding problem at Pakwach? The recent flooding along the Pakwach section of the River Nile highlights a need […] More
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A Hired Excavator Gets Stuck in Muddy Stream.
PROJECT PARTICULARS Project: construction of a brige Location: kitwe, Zambia A contractor constructing a bridge across a muddy stream hired an excavator to help with excavation. It ended up getting stuck in […] More
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What if Uganda’s “golden bamboo” holds some similar properties as China’s legendary Moso?
At Amabanda Uganda Limited, we recently experimented with cladding a concrete pillar using Phyllostachys Aurea poles of 5cm diameter, known here as golden bamboo. A few things that surprise us […] More
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in Building and Construction, Business and Entrepreneurship, Environment & Climate, Identity & Culture, Travel and AdventureAgainst all odds: Okere City aims to become Africa’s first sustainable rural city
Note: All photographs in this article are by Ugandan documentary photographer, Jjumba Martin. You can read more about him here. Ojok Okello, founder of Okere City Four years ago, the […] More
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UNLOCKING AFFORDABLE HOME CONSTRUCTION: A PHASED APPROACH
Introduction: Many individuals dream of owning their own homes, but the perceived high cost of construction often deters them from taking the first step. This misconception can lead to years […] More
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THOUGHTS ON THE PRESIDENTIAL DIRECTIVE ON MILITARY INVOLVEMENT IN CONSTRUCTION
Since yesterday, several people have asked me about my take on the presidential directive for the involvement of the Military in the construction sector. I have helped the Malawi military […] More
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Are you a risk taker? What’s next big thing in real estate with little capital?
Penning my journal. To be forewarned is to be forearmed. This post is wordy, and I have penned this with youth in mind. We all have different risk appetite, there’s […] More
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I conquered Street Photography
I conquered one of my biggest fears as a photographer: stepping out of my comfort zone and trying a form of photography I deeply admire but always felt a little […] More
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WHY A COMPANY SHOULD BUILD THEIR OWN OFFICE
Every year, hundreds of Construction and infrastructure consultancy firms are established in Uganda— yet within five years, over 95% of them shut down. A major cause of this high failure […] More
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Why I am building the Blue Marble Storytellers House (and What It’s Really For)
Some people build houses. I am building a home for stories. The Blue Marble Storytellers House is not just a property project. It’s not just “a venue.” And it’s not […] More
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Death opens a can of worms.
Penning my journal. I think that you never know someone until he kicks the bucket. Death spills a whole can of worms. Now let me bucket you why? When I started […] More
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in Building and Construction, Career and Employment, Education and Academia, Innovation, Science and Technology, Politics and Government, Transportation & Transport VesselsENGINEERS IN COMMAND: Why Uganda’s Vision 2040 Demands Technical Leadership
There is a question that rarely gets asked in Uganda’s political conversations, yet it may be the most consequential one of our times: Who should govern a nation that has […] More
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in Building and Construction, Finance, Markets and Economics, Land, Personal Finance, Self-help and InspirationThe Trap of the Monthly Paycheck: Are We Building Assets or Liabilities?
Years back, during an interview with The Manager Operations Rigor, Housing Finance Bank, Perpetua Buleru, for our internal staff newsletter, the H.R. Caravan, she shared a perspective that has resonated […] More
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OUR FIRST PROJECT IN 2006 AND OUR CURRENT PROJECT IN 2026
Twenty years have passed since we took on our first private project for a client. Looking back, the journey has been anything but a straight line. It has been 20 […] More
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THE IMPORTANCE OF READING CONSTRUCTION DRAWINGS TO A PROJECT
Before you can price a project accurately, as a contractor you must first understand exactly what is being built. Many losses occur long before construction begins. They occur during tendering […] More
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UNDERSTANDING BILLS OF QUANTITIES
Introduction One of the greatest advantages a contractor can have during tendering is a thorough understanding of the Bill of Quantities (BOQ). Unfortunately, many contractors view the BOQ merely as […] More
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