September 16, 2021 - Thecapitaltimes

Big Story: Bank Of Uganda Withdraws Appeal Against Sudhir In Crane Bank Saga, Accepts To Pay Costs!

The Bank of Uganda (BoU) has decided to withdraw a Supreme Court appeal that was contesting the Court of Appeal’s dismissal of the case it filed on behalf of Crane Bank Ltd (in Receivership) vs. Sudhir Ruparelia and Meera Investments Ltd. In

September 16, 2021

News

Oulanyah Meets EU Diplomats Over Rampant Corruption,Elections Violence

The Speaker of Parliament, Jacob Oulanyah, apprised European Union (EU) Ambassadors to Uganda of his vision for Parliament, which he said will move from rhetoric to responding in measurable and quantifiable terms to the plight of citizens. The ambassadors met paid a

September 16, 2021

Politics

MPs Pay Tribute To Fallen Tycoon BMK

A motion for a resolution of Parliament to pay tribute to deceased city businessman Late Bulaimu Muwanga Kibirige, also known by his initials BMK, has unanimously passed. Parliament also resolved to rename Wampewo Avenue, in upscale Kampala, as BMK Avenue in his

September 16, 2021

Health

Police To Arrest Private Hospital Owners For Confiscating Dead Bodies Over Unpaid Dues

Uganda police department of Criminal Investigations has taken keen interest in investigating and apprehending all Private Health Care Providers who break the law by retaining the dead bodies ,patiants over non-payment of hospital bills. Paul Kato Tumuhimbise, CID deputy director ordered all

September 16, 2021

Business

BoU In Great Panic As Court Quashes Law Sections Binding It From Being Sued Directly

In a landmark ruling by the Constitutional Court, Bank of Uganda and it’s employees have lost immunity against legal proceedings and it can now be sued. Previously, BoU was protected by Sections 118 and 124 of the Financial Institutions Act which stated

September 16, 2021

Education

NCHE Permits Victoria University To Continue With E-learning, Conduct Online Exams

The National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) has granted permission to Victoria University to continue implementing the Emergency Open Distance and e-Learning system and to also conduct online examinations. “I am pleased to inform you that after due consideration, the National Council

September 16, 2021