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Storeyed Buildings Stifle Growth in Kayunga | Uganda News
Kayunga’s strict 10-year-old by-law demanding multi-story buildings in its central business district is sparking a heated debate—developers call it stifling growth, while the council insists it’s essential for raising standards and managing limited land. Though incentives like reduced fees exist, costs remain prohibitive, prompting calls to allow smaller structures for affordability without sacrificing upward development. The council has halted non-compliant plans and restricted plot sales, urging struggling builders to team up. Officials argue this foresight-driven policy boosts land values…
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