2020 - Page 104 of 218 - The Capital Times

Agriculture Is The Backbone Of Uganda’s Economy; Hon. Jacklet Donates Over 80000 Hoes To Boost Production

As a way of fighting famine, Poverty and boosting Agricultural Production in Sheema District, Hon. Jacklet Atuhaire Rwabukukuru the area Member of Parliament through the District Covid-19 task force has donated over 80,000 hoes to her residents. These were received by the

July 7, 2020

Business·Crime·News

Splash MD Accused Of Sexual Harassment, Molestation & Illegal Dismissal Of Victim

Hawa Nalunkuma, an employee with Ntinda based Britania Allied Industries Ltd, the manufacturers of Splash juice and assorted brands of biscuits, is accusing the company’s new Managing Director Elmajee Ahmed, a Libyan, of allegedly sexually harassing and molesting her, before he terminated

July 7, 2020

Crime·News

Three Remanded For Grabbing President Museveni’s Land

Three people suspected to have fraudulently acquired five land titles from President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni,on Monday afternoon appeared before the Chief Magistrates Court in Mpigi for the hearing of their case. The accused persons include Segane Peter, Suuna Jimmy and the Cartographer

July 7, 2020

News·Politics

Covid-19: FDC Rejects EC’s Proposed Scientific Elections

Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has strongly opposed the scientific elections proposed by the Electoral Commission. The party says it is a big risk to hold an election at a time the party is grappling with COVID-19 pandemic. Hon.Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda ,

July 7, 2020

Health·News·Security

Gen.Kyanda Inspects Security At Entebbe Airport Over Covid-19 Pandemic

The COVID-19 Inter-Agency Security Joint Task Force(IAJTF) led by Maj Gen Leopold Kyanda has carried out spot checks at Entebbe International Airport, Kitoro Market and two quarantine centers to evaluate the effectiveness and welfare of the security teams deployed. The deployments are

July 6, 2020

Education·News

Education Giants! Victoria University Announces Full Online Classes At Zero Costs, New Students Given Free Laptops

In an effort to salvage the academic year amid the coronavirus pandemic, Victoria University has switched to online learning as the country is currently still in total lockdown with education institutions not able to operate for a foreseeable future. The kick-off was

July 6, 2020

Crime·News

Investigation: 10 Arrested Over Murder Of Makerere Veterinary Student

Police in Kampala have arrested 10 people suspected to have been involved into murder of Emmanuel Tegu, a third year veterinary student of Makerere University. According to Kampala metropolitan police spokesperson Patrick Onyango revealed that on Monday police carried out an intelligence

July 6, 2020

Crime·News

Bar Scandal: Bunyoro Royal Prince Businge On Run For Shooting Medical Worker

Police in greater Hoima District is investigating circumstances under which Michael Okello Junior, 40, a medical worker attached to BPRM in Kyangwali Refugee Settlement, cheated death by shooting at 1am Saturday morning. According to reports, Okello developed misunderstanding with Richard Kitayimbwa Businge,

July 6, 2020

Crime·News·Security

Murder: Police Exonerates LDUs For Killing Makerere Veterinary Student

Uganda Police has dismissed some section of public allegations that Local Defence Unit (LDU) operatives last Sunday clobbered a Makerere University student and inflicted wounds that later led to his untimely demise. Emmanuel Tegu, who was a third year Veterinary student at

July 6, 2020

Crime·East Africa·News

Former Rwandan Prime Minister Haburemenyi Arrested

Rwanda Investigation Bureau has arrested former Prime Minister, Dr Habumuremyi Pierre Damien over breach of trust and issuing a bounced cheque. “We can confirm that former Prime Minister Pierre Damien Habumuremyi is under police custody for issuing bounced checks worth 100 million

July 6, 2020