The High Court in Kabale has thrown out a petition challenging the election of Security Minister, Maj Gen Jim Muhwezi as the Rujumbura County Member of Parliament in Rukungiri district. Turyamuhweza Tumuheirwe who was the runners up in the January 14 polls petitioned the High Court accusing Muhwezi of voter bribery, ballot stuffing and intimidation…
The Minister for Relief, Disaster Preparedness and Refugees, Hon. Hilary Onek, has threatened to resign over the conduct of the new Prime Minister, Robinah Nabbanja. According to a letter dated October 29, 2021, to the Prime Minister, dejected Onek noted thus..“From the time of your appointment, I have been observing with total displeasure the fact…
The Ministry of Health has set a target of 1.1 million people to be vaccinated against Covid-19 in the Teso and Lango sub region. The vaccination campaign dubbed “operation last lap” targets people aged 18 years and above. Dr Alfred Driwale, the Assistant Commissioner in charge of Vaccines and Immunization at the Ministry of Health…
Phillip Monk, a UK pensioner running charity organisations in Uganda, has petitioned President Yoweri Museveni to intervene in a matter in which mafias are colluding with former beneficiaries of his generosity to bring him down by accusing him of trumped up allegations. Monk, who is the director of Mbale Schools Band, is accused of among…
Jumping rope is one play activity many of us have done in our childhood and we loved it because it’s fun and engaging. However because of various factors we stopped when we became adults. We stopped at a time we most needed it. Jumping rope is one activity which when done regularly can keep your…
The physical environment of school buildings and school grounds is a key factor in the overall health and safety of students, staff, and visitors, educationists at Kampala Parents’ School have acknowledged. “At Kampala Parents’ School, our buildings and grounds are designed to maintain health and safety hazards and also promote learning. We believe that learner’s…
Renowned lawyer Isaac Ssemakadde has lambasted his fellow counsel Robert Kirunda, for abandoning the course of justice by siding with those who afflict others, instead of seeking to help the afflicted. Ssemakadde, who wonders whether Kirunda is a lawyer or liar, delivered his message in a long missive he published on Twitter Thread, as response…
This festive season, with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, you don’t have to travel out of the city to have a good time as this will expose you to the virus. You can choose, together with family and friends to holiday at Kabira Country Club located in Bukoto, a Kampala city suburb. The hotel, part of…
Domestic tourism has in the past months received much attention from stakeholders. Campaigns have been set up by various promoters of domestic tourism promoters. Most times, these campaigns aim at taking people out of the city to go and consume the wildlife. The green natural scenery, clean air, singing birds, unique animals and peace in…
Labour export company Premier Recruitment Limited has received an order to recruit male taxi drivers, cleaners, general assistants, cargo loaders, airport handles and warehouse workers who will be employed to work in Dubai, Qatar and Abu Dhabi. The Capital Times have learnt that Premier Recruitment, a subsidiary of the Ruparelia Group, is already receiving and…
