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Journalist. Manager Communications, National Building Review Board (NBRB) @nbrbug, a Body Corporate under the Ministry of Works and Transport

Joined September 2014
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UPDATE; Following the Holy City Church collapse in Bwerenga, NBRB is conducting laboratory tests to establish the exact cause of the structural failure. Tests are assessing soil bearing capacity, concrete quality & strength & reinforcement bar strength to determine compliance.
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The State of the Building Sector Conference 2026 is here! Be part of the conversation as policymakers, regulators, professionals & investors come together to explore innovations, advance building standards, strengthen safety & promote compliance across Uganda’s built environment
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UPDATE: 2:20 AM As rescue efforts continue at Holy City Church, Brother Ronnies Ministries, in Bwerenga,the NBRB investigations team remains on the ground, piecing together preliminary evidence to help establish the circumstances surrounding the building collapse.
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BUILDING COLLAPSE IN BWERENGA We @NBRBug are responding to reports of a building collapse at Holy City Church, Brother Ronnies Ministries, in Bwerenga,Katabi Town Council,Wakiso District.The cause of the collapse & details regarding any casualties are yet to be established.
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Devastating news coming out of Eastleigh, Nairobi, where a multi-storey building under construction has collapsed, with several people feared trapped beneath the rubble. Rescue teams are responding to the scene.
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Salutations to these young Ugandans collecting data on the earthquake resilience of our buildings. Their dedication and commitment will provide valuable insights to guide planning and inform interventions towards a safer, more resilient and sustainable built environment.
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Whether fake or genuine, a pastor protects their bread on the pulpit, just as a teacher, doctor, boda boda rider or mama booga does. At the end of the day, it’s about survival, not spirituality. TWEBEREREMU.
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The @nbrb is currently undertaking an assessment of buildings to understand their resilence towards earthquake. This evening we engaged the people of Acholi on @MegafmGulu about this very important exercise.
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Herbert Zziwa retweeted
The @NBRBug invites you to the State of the Building Sector Conference 2026, happening 9–11 December 2026 at Mestil Hotel, Kampala. Theme: Beyond Bricks: Advancing Building Standards for Sustainable Development. Be Part of this conversation. @KCCAUG @UNABSEC_UG @ERBUganda
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The conversation about the safety, quality and sustainability of our built environment is on & you can be part of it at the State of the Building Sector Conference 2026, happening 9–11 Dec 2026 at Mestil Hotel. Theme: Beyond Bricks Advancing Building Standards 4 Sustainable Dev't
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Evening vibes on the waters of Lake Victoria after a full day of engagements with the Buvuma District Building Committee on building control matters. By the way, there are plenty of business opportunities waiting to be explored on these beautiful islands.
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Herbert Zziwa retweeted
I was privileged to be part of the #ArchitectsSymposium, celebrating 60 years of the Uganda Society of Architects and 30 years of the Architects Registration Board. As we reflect on these milestones,let’s renew our commitment to a safe,sustainable & well-planned built environment
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Abaana basaze omugambo olunaku olwaleero. All of a sudden everyone is a witness, friend, neighbor, business associate etc to Moses Matovu. Uganda olemwa. RIP Papa Moi.
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Setting off to Wankulukuku to witness the humiliation of our our noisy neighbors @SCVillaJogoo. Leo ni Leo akuna mchezo. They must surrender. @ExpressFCUganda @MarkSsali @senelvis @DavidLumansi @WilliamsKato3
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Meanwhile, tomorrow we, the @ExpressFCUganda supporters, have a small task at Wankulukuku: humiliate @SCVillaJogoo! 🔴⚪🔥 The mood is high, the boys are ready, and we are square pass mwoto mwoto since 1957! 😎🔥 Bano bawedde, ate era batidde! 😂😂 Wankulukuku, here we come!
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Two bars have opened around my neighborhood. One is called Geyeena (Hell) and the other is Ssabula. I’m just wondering which one I should go to 😂
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Are you in Kampala? From tomorrow,govt will commence the assessment of building in Kampala to find out their resilence to earthquake risks. Developers & caretakers of building are request to participate in this exercise. A safe and well built Kampala is everyone's responsibility.
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IMPORTANT: Government will from Monday, 7 Sept start assessing building in Kampala to know their safety in case of an earthquake strike. Enumerators will come to your areas to collect this information. Let's participate in this exercise.
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Spent the day at Hotel Africana as the @MoWT_Uganda Minister, @HonByamukama launched a study on the resilience of buildings in GKMA to earthquake risks.The two-month exercise will be conducted by graduate trainees who were trained today
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Official communication from Tooro Kingdom regarding the protocols, traditions and customs governing the last funeral rites and the succession process.
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