August 2023 - Thecapitaltimes

UPDF,FARDC Hold Special Meeting To Evaluate The Progress Of Operation Shujaa

The meeting was held on August 30, 2023, between the Commander of the Defence Forces (CDF), Gen.Wilson Mbadi Mbasu, of the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF), and his counterpart, Chief of General Staff, Lt. Gen. Christian Tshiwewe Songesa of the Armed Forces

August 31, 2023

Crime

City Con Man Remanded For Duping Kenyan Investors Shs 1.3Bn

The KCCA Chief Magistrates Court has charged Rusoke Elijah Martin with Obtaining Money by False pretence and Conspiracy to Commit a Felony and consequently remanded him until September 12, 2023, when he will come back to court for mention of his case.

August 31, 2023

National News

Jubilations As Former IGP Gen Kayihura Is Acquitted By Court Martial

Following the acquittal of all charges from former Inspector General of Police, Gen. Kale Kayihura at Court Martial in Kampala, residents of Kisoro Town were filled with joy and flocked the streets cheering and praising President Museveni for freeing their son. Gen.Kayihura

August 31, 2023

promotions

Joy, Excitement As First Winners Receive School Fees In The Ongoing Win School Fees With StarTimes Promotion

Nagawa Rose, Mwesigwa George Adyeeri and Shakira Muhammad were among the first lucky winners of UGX 500,000 cash worth of School Fees in the ongoing StarTimes win school fees promotion dubbed “Win School Fees with StarTimes” The winners were announced live on

August 31, 2023

National News

How minister Delivered Sham Clan Leaders To Defraud Museveni

The Buganda clan leaders’ council has distanced itself from a group of individuals who recently met with President Museveni and requested Shs 9 billion to acquire land for their offices. A reliable source within the council informed The Observer that the organizers of this

August 30, 2023

Business

I Will Definitely Buy Shares – Tycoon Sudhir Ruparelia Endorses Airtel IPO

Billionaire businessman, as well as the largest Ugandan and individual equities investor on the Uganda Stock Exchange, has endorsed the Airtel Uganda IPO, saying that it is a good buy. He made remarks while Speaking to the CEO East Africa Magazine on

August 30, 2023

National News·Politics

‘Come and Witness Yourself’- ONC Boss Uzeiye Urges Bazzukulu to Flood Kololo On Friday For Museveni’s 79th Birthday, Remembering The 1985 Katonga Battle

The head of the Office of the National Chairman (ONC), Hajjat Uzeiye Hadijah Namyalo, provided an update on the progress being made in the preparations for the upcoming 79th birthday celebrations of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. Namyalo said this event will be

August 30, 2023

ENERGY & MINERAL RESOURCES

ERA Tours Kiira Motors,Tembo Steels, Pledges Reliable Power Supply For Production

The Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) team on Monday 21, August 2023, paid a Visit to Kiira Motors and Tembo Steel to check on their needs for electricity consumers. ERA team led by Dr Sarah Wasagali Kanaabi, the chairperson of the authority appreciated

August 29, 2023

Politics

Police Cautions NUP Leaders To Follow Proper Procedure For Holding Public Meetings

Uganda Police Force spokesperson SCP Fred Enanga has warned organisers of the National Unity Platform (NUP) to adhere to the rightful procedure for holding public meetings. Enanga stated that rallies, processions, demonstrations, acts of incitement to violence or other activity that may

August 29, 2023

News

Two NUP Party Leaders Sue Min.Magyezi Over Local Council Elections

The supporters of the opposition National Unity Platform party have threatened to drag to court local government Minister Raphael Magyezi, challenging the decision to extend terms of office for local council one and two chairpersons and describing it as illegal. Through their

August 29, 2023