2020 - Page 52 of 218 - The Capital Times

Covid-19: Govt Is Ill Prepared To Reopen Schools-MPs

Members of Parliament have expressed dissatisfaction at government’s ill-preparedness in regard to the phased re-opening of schools. President Yoweri Museveni on Sunday, 20 September 2020 during a televised address to the nation, announced that schools would open on October 15, 2020. The

September 24, 2020

News·Politics

UG Votes: Kadaga Summons Attorney General, Electoral Commission Over Aspirants Names Saga

Members of parliament have tasked the Attorney General and the Electoral Commission (EC) to appear before the Committee on Legal and Parliamentary Affairs, to clarify on the alleged consideration by the EC not to nominate persons whose names on the national identity

September 24, 2020

Crime·News

Akullo: CID To Share Intel With Other Anti Corruption Agencies

The Director CID AIGP Grace Akullo has assured members of public that police is committed to working with other agencies in the fight against corruption. The remarks were made during an Anti-Corruption inter agency lunch meeting held at President’s office Wednesday 23rd.

September 24, 2020

Business·News

M7: National Intellectual Property Policy Will Protect Innovators To Expand

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has said that National Intellectual Property Policy will give innovators the full protection of the law through patents, copyright, trademarks among others. According to H.E Museveni, this process will enable the innovators to earn their rightful recognition and

September 24, 2020

News

Rajiv Ruparelia: Cannabis Business Will Not Only Create Jobs But It Will Also Bring In Foreign Currency

The world is turning to cannabis not only for its medical values but also its trade benefits and Uganda cannot afford to miss out, Rajiv Ruparelia, the managing director of Premier Hemp, one of the local companies eying growing the medicinal herb

September 24, 2020

News·Politics

Narrow Win: Tanga Odoi Declares Minister Rukutana NRM Flag Bearer For Rushenyi County

The National Resistance Movement’NRM’ Electoral Commission chairperson Dr Tanga Odoi has declared Min.Mwesigwa Rukutana as the winner for Rushenyi County at the party secretariat in Kampala. In a hotly contested race saw Rukutana winning Kabasharira with only 20 votes margin. The incumbent

September 23, 2020

Crime

How Sylvia Muwebwa The Equal Opportunities Commission Chairperson Landed Into Troubles

The Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC), the government agency that is mandated to eliminate discrimination and inequalities against any individual in state institutions, is in the spotlight amid allegations of tribalism and corruption. The allegations, which are a subject of the State House

September 23, 2020

News

Rhino Fund Celebrates End of Land Disputes

The long-standing license agreement dispute between Capt. Joseph C. Roy and Rhino Fund Uganda has come to an end after a meeting chaired by Hon. Minister Tom Butime of the Ministry Tourism Wildlife and Antiquities on 18th September 2020. After having met

September 23, 2020

News

Money Bags: Ruparelias Parade 2020 Model Bikes Worth Over Shs 305 M

It is no secret that the patriarchs of the Ruparelia group Dr Sudhir Ruparelia and Rajiv Ruparelia know how best to reward themselves after working hard. You will soon see these moguls cruising on two wheels around town with their new bikes.

September 22, 2020

Business

Panic! Two Concerned Citizens Demand For IGG Report On Ex BoU Officials Kasekende, Bagyenda

Two concerned citizens have petitioned the Inspector General of Government demanding for a report into the investigation and prosecution of former Bank of Uganda Deputy Governor Louis Kasekende and former director of commercial banks supervision Justine Bagyenda. The report that is being

September 22, 2020