2021 - Page 23 of 162 - Thecapitaltimes

Uganda

Uganda Land Commission Boss Beatrice Byenkya Interdicted Over Alleged Corruption

Uganda Land Commission Chairperson Beatrice Byenkya Nyakayisiki has been interdicted over alleged ‘kawukumi’ in her office. This was revealed in a letter written by the Inspector General of Government (IGG) Betty Kamya to Judith Nalule Nabakooba who is the Minister of Lands,

November 26, 2021

Health

Dr Musenero Must Account For The UGX31Bn: Permanent Secretary

The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Science and Technology, David OO Obong has told legislators that Minister Dr. Monica Musenero, should provide all accountability regarding the utilization of funds meant to facilitate the Covid-19 vaccine development. Obong on Thursday appeared before

November 26, 2021

News

Parliament Passes NSSF Bill, Okays Mid-term Access

Parliament has today considered and passed the National Social Security Fund (Amendment) Bill, 2021. The bill that allows 20% mid term access for workers who have saved for over 10 years and have reached the age of 45, now awaits presidential consent.

November 26, 2021

Business

Ham Vs DTB Case: Troubled DTB Admits To Committing Illegalities, Ham Slaps, Files & Awaits Judgment

Business man Hamis Kiggundu, is awaiting judgment following Diamond Trust Bank’s admissions in court that it committed illegalities in thd ongoing, DTB HAM case. Ham Enterprises (U) Limited (The company) and Diamond Trust Bank (The Bank) had a 10 Year long term

November 26, 2021

Health

Kabira Country Club: Home To Kids Parties

There is no better way of inspiring your children by giving them the fine things life has to offer. As children, these are memories they carry with them through their entire lives. Such moments spent together are used by both parents and

November 26, 2021

Security

War On Terror: Enemies Of Islam Hiding Among Muslims To Destroy Great Religion

By Abdallahtiff Ssembusi Since last week, the media in Uganda was awash with stories by opportunistic political leaders and some Muslim clerics that government of Uganda is fighting and persecuting Muslims by labelling them as terrorists. This came after security forces carried

November 25, 2021

Politics

LoP Mpuuga Tasks Govt To Increase Funding For Political Party Forum

The Opposition in Parliament has called for increased funding to the National Consultative Forum in a bid to empower it in fast-tracking its statutory mandate under the Political Parties Organizations Act. The Opposition says enhanced funding will improve operations of the Forum

November 25, 2021

Africa

Libya Electoral Body Rejects Gaddafi’s Son As Presidential Candidate

Libya’s electoral commission on Wednesday announced its rejection of the candidacy of Seif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of slain dictator Muammar Gaddafi, to run in next month’s presidential election. Other hopefuls still in the running include eastern-based strongman Khalifa Haftar, interim premier Abdulhamid

November 25, 2021

Security

Hands On: Gen Don Nabasa Officially Takes Over Military Police Command

Change of Command at Military Police Brigade. Brig Gen Keith Katungi has handed over as Commandat MP to Maj Gen Don Nabasa. DCDF Lt Gen Peter Elwelu presided over the function. Gen Katungi is nowt Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) contingent commander

November 24, 2021

Politics

Exposed: COSASE Pins ULC In Fradulent Allocation Of Land To Investors

Members of Parliament are investigating circumstances under which the Uganda Lands Commission (ULC) allocated Uganda Railways Land in Nsambya to investors in excess of what was to be given. The Committee on Commissions Statutory Authority and State Enterprise (COSASE) chaired by Hon.

November 24, 2021