2020 - Page 179 of 218 - The Capital Times

Police Blockage Of Constituency Meetings Irks MPs

Following the blocking of a meeting organised by Kasese Municipality MP, Hon. Robert Centenary in his constituency, Members of Parliament want an explanation from the Executive on the continued actions of the Uganda Police Force. The legislators are also concerned about the

February 26, 2020

News·Politics

Dr.Besigye Arrested Pants Down From Jinja Sunset Hotel

Former presidential candidate Dr Kizza Besigye has been arrested in Jinja. Besigye was picked up from Sunset hotel where he spent a night ahead of a rally planned to take place later today in Jinja town. The area was first surrounded by

February 26, 2020

Business·East Africa·News

Bill Gates Donates $10m To Fight Locusts In East Africa

The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has donated $10m (£7.7m) to help fight locusts in the East African region. The contribution will be given to the UN’s Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) that appealed for funds to fight the locust invasion that

February 26, 2020

Crime·News

Dan Kyeyune Was Shot By Unknown Assailants – Police

Uganda Police Force has on Thursday February 26, 2019 released another statement refuting allegations that one of their officers was involved in the ultimate shooting of a one Dan Kyeyune, of the People Power pressure group who passed on Yesterday evening. According

February 26, 2020

Education·News

UNEB Set To Release UACE 2019 Results On Thursday

The Minister of Education and Sports, Mrs Janet Kataha Museveni, and Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) are set to release the results for the 2019 Uganda Advanced Certificate of Education (UACE) tomorrow. The spokesperson of the Ministry of Education, Mr Patrick Muinda,

February 26, 2020

Crime·News·Politics

Adamant People Power Supporters Vow To Storm Parliament With Lifeless Body Of Murdered Kyeyune

A group of People Power Diehards has vowed to storm parliament with the remains of Late Daniel Kyeyune who passed on yesterday evening. “We are here at the mortuary demanding the body of late Dan but the police shading has denied us

February 26, 2020

Crime·News·Politics

Grief As People Power Diehard Is Gunned Down By A Security Operative

One person has been shot dead in a commotion around Masitowa in Nansana, Wakiso District. According to a statement from Police, Daniel Kyeyune was shot on the head and his body been taken to Mulago Mortuary. Police also maintain they can not

February 26, 2020

Business·News·Politics

Dr. Sudhir Appointed As New Honorary Consul Boss In Uganda

City Tycoon, Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia has been appointed as the first honorary Consul of the Republic of Nepal to Uganda. The appointment was made by Bidhya Devi Bhandari, the Nepalese president before Sudhir presented his credentials to the Foreign Affairs Ministry. According

February 25, 2020

Crime·East Africa·News·Politics

Breaking! Rwandan Singer Kizito Mihigo Was Assassinated, Top Security Official Leaks Move

The mysterious death of a famed gospel singer in Rwandan police custody has sparked fresh questions from U.S. and British diplomats and international human-rights groups, intensifying the pressure on Commonwealth leaders to take action before their planned summit in Rwanda this year.

February 25, 2020

Business·News

Stanbic Names Anne Juuko As New CEO

The board of directors of Stanbic Bank Uganda has appointed Ms Anne Juuko as new chief executive officer replacing Mr Patrick Mweheire, who has been promoted to the position of regional chief executive, Standard Bank Group. In a statement issued this afternoon,

February 25, 2020