July 24, 2023 - Thecapitaltimes

OPED: Turmoil in FDC; Is Besigye’s Chauvinism a Source Of Conflicts In the Party?

By Massa Abrahams Kampala: The ongoing political wrangles in the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) have been instigated by selfish individuals in the party. The saboteurs include founder and first President Dr. Kizza Besigye, Waswa Birigwa, the national chairman, chief whip Ibrahim

July 24, 2023

News

LoP Mpuuga Accuses UPDF Of Collecting Illegal Tax From Fishmongers

The Uganda People’s Defence Force soldiers under the marine unit have been accused of levying illegal taxes on the fishing communities. Mathias Mpuuga, the Leader of Opposition in Parliament, said during a media briefing held in Kalungu on Monday, July 24, 2023,

July 24, 2023

Politics

Dr Besigye Vows To Mobilise Masses To Throw Out The Ruling NRM Government

Former Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) party president Col (Rtd) DR. Kizza Besigye has said he will not contest in the coming 2026 general election but instead mobilise masses to throw out of power the NRM regime. Besigye argued that it is

July 24, 2023

National News

Campaigns Against EACOP Project Are Not Based On Facts-Katikkiro Mayiga

Buganda’s Premier Charles Peter Mayiga has scoffed at environmental activists campaigning against the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project, that their campaigns are not based on facts on the ground. The Katikiro, who spent three days this week touring oil and

July 24, 2023

Security

‘Don’t look at the army as a source of jobs’ – Museveni Urges Service Above Self, Passes Out 391 Armoured Crews & Platoon Commanders

President Museveni who is also the commander in chief of the Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) has urged the forces to emphasize the ideology of Patriotism while serving the people of Uganda. “yow. Yes, it might be a job but also there’s

July 24, 2023

Health

MP Dr. Mutono Hails AKSA Group On Setting Up Multi-Billion Specialized Trauma & General Hospital In Budaka

The Budaka Specialized Trauma and General Hospital is going to be constructed specifically to improve on medical services in Bukedi region and the nearby Districts. While addressing the media after the inspection of land with a delegate from AKSA GROUP Canada, Dr

July 24, 2023