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Uganda’s Oldest Political Party Launches Egumire Newspaper, Vows To Strengthen Democratic Party’s Influence

Uganda’s oldest Political Party, The Democratic Party (PD) has launched an English newspaper named Egumire. Weve learnt that Egumire newspaper was launched by the Party’s president Nobert Mao earlier this week in what he called a “strategic step” to strengthen Democratic Party’s

July 24, 2021

Trending

Minister Tumwebaze Orders Arrest Of Soroti Staff Involved In Theft Of NAADS Hoes

The Minister of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries Frank Tumwebaze has ordered security to arrest all Soroti City Civil servants involved in the stealing of NAADS hand hoes that were meant to benefit the peasantry. The Minister who was in the Teso

July 22, 2021

Health

Prof Ephraim Kamuntu’s Son ‘Ruchwere’ Succumbs To Covid-19

Senior Presidential Adviser in charge of Economic and manifesto implementation Prof Ephraim Kamuntu has lost a son, The Capital Times has learnt. Henry Ruchwere Kamuntu, a renowned banker died on Thursday after losing a battle to the novel coronavirus. Ruchwere has been

July 22, 2021

Crime·Security

Moroto Prison Break Ring Leader Arrested

A joint disarmament operation conducted by the UPDF and police has captured the wanted ring leader in Moroto prison break in Kotido district. Lokolikau Lochu, a resident of Katap village in Meriria parish, Kotido North division was arrested with an SMG riffle UG.POL.

July 22, 2021

News

Six Police Men, Three Suspects Injured in Car Accident

Six policemen and three suspects have been injured in an accident in Katakwi district. The accident occurred at Alera trading centre along Usuk road after the police pick up patrol car registration no. UP 8355 belonging to Katakwi central police station overturned.

July 22, 2021

Health·News·Uganda

‘Kasese Isn’t Dumping Ground’- Disgruntled Premier Nabbanja Rejects Poor Quality Relief Items Sent To Flood Victims

Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja has pledged to support those affected by the floods in Kasese, by providing them with land in Muhokya sub county, so they can move out of harm’s way. The Premier has also rejected part of the non-food relief

July 21, 2021

Education

School Re-opening Plans Await Cabinet Decision

The Ministry of Education is still uncertain when schools will reopen. Last month, President Yoweri Museveni announced fresh restrictions as part of measures to control the COVID-19 transmissions in the country in face of the second wave of the pandemic. Among the

July 21, 2021

Crime·Security

Over 10 Suspected City Gang Leaders Arrested

Ten suspected leaders of different criminal gangs in Kampala have been arrested by the police in separate operations. According to Police Spokesperson Fred Enanga, crime intelligence received information about new criminal gang groups including Kibadia operating in Lusaze and Lugala areas, and

July 21, 2021

Health

Nile Breweries Donates 300 Oxygen Cylinders to Save Covid-19 Patients

As a way of reducing the rising scarcity of oxygen in the health facilities, Nile Breweries Limited has boosted the health ministry with over 300 oxygen cylinders to save Covid-19 patients. The donations were handed over to the Prime Minister Rt Hon.

July 21, 2021

Politics

MPs Task Deputy Speaker Among to Officially Reveal Whereabouts of Speaker Oulanyah

The Deputy Speaker of Parliament Anita Among has said that the absence of Speaker Jacob Oulanyah has not created a vacuum Among was on Wednesday afternoon responding to inquiries by a section of Members of Parliament on the whereabouts of Speaker Oulanyah.

July 21, 2021