Uganda, Oct. 31 -- Authorities in Kabale Municipality have resolved to seek a court order to demolish more than 30 dilapidated buildings on Kabale Main Street after owners refused to adhere to municipal directives on structural plans.

Kabale is among the districts lined up for a city status in 2026.

According to the new guidelines, building owners are mandated to construct three-storey structures .

The municipality mayor, Mr Byamugisha Sentaro, on Friday said they have already constituted a team of technocrats to list all the dilapidated commercial buildings on the street whose lease expired.

"The owners were required to present building plans and to date, they have not presented them," Mr Byamugisha said.

He also said plans are unde...