March 24, 2022 - Thecapitaltimes

Deputy Speakership Race: NRM CEC Backs Thomas Tayebwa

The government chief whip, Thomas Tayebwa, has been nominated by the NRM Parliamentary Caucus to serve as Deputy Speaker of Parliament. “Thank you colleagues for endorsing me unopposed for Deputy Speaker on the NRM ticket,” said Tayebwa on Thursday evening. Tayebwa faces

March 24, 2022

Politics

Speakership Race: Asuman Basalirwa Declared Joint Opposition Candidate

The opposition has this afternoon declared Asuman Basalirwa of JEEMA as its joint candidate in the race for Speaker of Parliament ahead of tomorrow’s polls at Kololo. The Bugiri Member of Parliament will tussle it out with NRM’s Anita Among. The election

March 24, 2022

Politics

‘If CEC had already chosen the flag bearer, then why did they call those with interest for the same position?’ – Lwemiyaga MP Ssekikubo Decries Unfair Decision On Speakership Position

Lwemiyaga County Legislator Theodore Ssekikubo has lashed out at the unfair decision by the NRM’s Central Executive Committee (CEC) for inviting members to express interest in the speakership race well knowing the deputy will go through unopposed. CEC endorsed Hon Anita Among

March 24, 2022

Politics

NRM’s CEC Calls For Amendment Of Constitution

The ruling NRM’s Central Executive Committee (CEC) recommended amendments in the constitution, regarding the administration of parliament. A glitch in the Supreme Law of the land was realized after the death of the speaker Jacob Oulanyah, that Article 82 grants more powers

March 24, 2022

Politics

Court Of Appeal Dustbins Election Petition Against Nansana Municipality MP

The Court of Appeal has dismissed an election appeal filed by Hamis Musoke Walusimbi who was seeking to overturn the victory of Nansana Municipality Member of Parliament Hannington Nsereko Wakayima Musoke. Walusimbi had taken Wakayima to the Appeals court, claiming that he

March 24, 2022

Uganda

Catholic Church Calls For Unrestricted Martyrs’ Day Celebrations

The Catholic Church is seeking guidance from the government about the nature of this year’s Martyrs’ day celebrations. The annual celebrations are in honor of 45 young men who converted to Christianity between 1885 and 1887 to the annoyance of the then

March 24, 2022

Business

NSSF Disburses UGX 78.8Bn In First Week Of Midterm Payments

The National Social Security Fund has paid out Ushs78.8 billion to 4,417 eligible members to date, UGX 28.8 billion above its weekly target of UGX 50 billion, following mass application of the mid term benefit that started last week. Speaking to media

March 24, 2022

Education

Pomp & Glamour as Delhi Public School Uganda Graduates Preschool Pupils

Delhi Public School International, a school that is both modern and forward-looking this week held its graduation for the kindergarten classes with hundreds of pupils promoted to lower primary level. Held at the end of every academic year, DPS, as it is

March 24, 2022

Entertainment

Big Hearted: Ruparelia Foundation Sponsors Little Miss Africa Abok For World Beauty Pageant Competitions In Dubai

Mini Little Miss Africa Tyra Abok is preparing to take over the fashion world with the support of Ruparelia Foundation donating up to $1500 dollars as she plans to travel to Dubai to represent Uganda in the Little Miss United World Beauty

March 24, 2022

Crime

Police Recovers Eight Stolen Cars, Five Suspects Arrested In Crackdown

The Flying Squad Unit, together with the territorial police of Kampala Metropolitan, are currently carrying out an operation against the theft of motor vehicles. Luke Owoyesigyire, the Kampala Metropolitan deputy spokesperson says eight vehicles have been recovered and five suspects arrested. Owoyesigyire

March 24, 2022