February 6, 2022 - The Capital Times

Dr. Ezra Suruma: Ugandans Will Remain Poor Until They Own Their Bank

By: Dr. Ezra Suruma Kampala: One of the most blatant aims of new colonialism (neocolonialism) is to ensure that Africans are denied access and control of capital. The evidence is overwhelming. It started in 1987 when the World Bank financed consultants to

February 6, 2022

Uganda

Min. Rwamirama Commissions Construction Of Sh2.8 Billion Animal Disease Control Centre In Nwoya

The Ministry of Agriculture Animal Industry and Fisheries-MAAIF has launched the construction of a Sh2.8 billion Zonal Animal disease control centre in Nwoya District, northern Uganda. The multibillion facility will be constructed in Got Apwoyo Government Farm in Got Apwoyo Sub-county, under

February 6, 2022

Trending

Minister Nabakooba Suspends Lira District Land Board

The Minister of Lands Housing and Urban Development has suspended the entire Lira district land board with immediate effect. In her letter dated 4th February 2022 addressed to the Chief Administrative Officer and the LCV chairperson, the Minister Judith Nabakooba says she

February 6, 2022

Education

Kampala Parents School To Conduct NIN & Birth Certificate Registration For It’s Pupils

Kampala Parents’ School (KPS) has announced that in conjunction with National Identification & Registration Authority (NIRA) will be conducting the Child National Identification Number (NIN) & Birth Certificate Registration. To enable the smooth running of the exercise, parents or guardians will have

February 6, 2022

Health

Speaker Jacob Oulanyah Flown to United States for Specialized Treatment

The Speaker of Parliament Jacob Oulanyah has been quietly flown to Seattle, United States of America for specialized treatment. Oulanyah was flown out in the wee hours of Thursday, February 3, 2021, after discharge from Mulago National Referral Hospital where he had

February 6, 2022

Health

Gov’t Plans To Vaccinate Over 2.6 Million Ugandans In Central Region

The government of Uganda through the ministry of Heath has revealed that its targeting to vaccinate 2.6 million people in the Central region during the mass Covid-19 vaccination exercise. The districts in question are Butambala, Gomba, Kayunga, Mpigi, Buikwe, Mukono and Wakiso.

February 6, 2022

Health

Teso Leaders Mourn Cultural Chief

Iteso from all walks of life have expressed sadness over the demise of their cultural leader, Augustine Osuban Lemukol Adugala Emorimor. President Yoweri Museveni has also sent out a condolence message. “I join the people of Teso, and the entire country to

February 6, 2022

Business

EDWIN MUZAHURA: Why Crane Bank Should Be Reopened Immediately!

With the great news of the Final Investment Decision being concluded this week at Kololo Airstrip, we must have already a fully Ugandan-owned Bank in play. Crane Bank was greatly supportive of small and Middle-sized Ugandan Businesses and Investments. If you ask

February 6, 2022

Politics

Parliament Vets Newly Appointed Ambassadors

The Appointments Committee of Parliament on Friday vetted the newly appointed Ugandan Ambassadors to different foreign missions. Deputy Speaker of Parliament Anita Among chaired the committee. An ambassador is the President’s highest-ranking representative to a specific nation or international organization abroad. They

February 6, 2022

Business

Just In: Museveni Lifts Covid-19 Curfew On Bodabodas

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has directed that starting tomorrow, curfew restrictions for boda bodas are removed. President Museveni made the announcement during 41st Tarehe Sita celebrations in Mbale, where he said starting tomorrow Monday, at 6pm, boda boda riders are free to

February 6, 2022

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