October 2023 - Thecapitaltimes

Health

MPs Direct Health Ministry To Scrap Off CT Scan Fees In Govt Hospitals

The Committee on Government Assurances and Implementation has directed the Ministry of Health to harmonise its position on the user fees charged for the Computed Tomography (CT) scan services in government hospitals. During their oversight visit to assess the levels of implementation

October 31, 2023

News

URA Obtains Sophisticated Machine To Crack Down On Mixed Rice Imports

The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has obtained a machine that will aid in cracking down on mixed rice imports and determining the origin of imported rice. The machine which was donated by the National Agricultural Research Organisation (NARO), will assist URA in

October 31, 2023

Entertainment

Gladiator “The Emperor” Vows To Sue Singer Alimpa & Kid Dee For Pirating His Song

Upcoming Musician, Gladiator the Emperor has vowed to sue singer Alimpa Lusuku lwa Cement and Kid Dee for copyright-related issues. Emperor alleges that the two, Alimpa and Kid Dee connived and re-did his song from Eddy Dees studio in Makindye. According to

October 31, 2023

News

M7’s Office Kick starts Massive Oversight Inspection Exercise To Improve Country wide Service Delivery

The Office of the President has announced an oversight inspection exercise aimed at evaluating service delivery in various sub-regions of Uganda. Scheduled to start on October 31, 2023, the exercise will cover Arua City and several districts, including Arua, Madi-Okollo, Adjumani, Pakwach,

October 31, 2023

Security

Lt Col Tumwesigye Assumes As Office UGACON Deputy Contingent Commander

The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces Contingent under the East African Regional Force (EACRF) welcomed a new deputy Contingent Commander, Lt Col Frank Tumwesigye at a function that was held at its headquarters in Niongera Kiwanja of Rutshuru territory in North Kivu-DRC. The

October 29, 2023

Sports

Liverpool Star Luis Diaz’s Mother Rescued From Kidnappers

The mother of Liverpool star Luis Diaz ‘has been rescued from a kidnapping in Colombia by assailants on motorcycles but the player’s father is still missing The incident took place in Diaz’s hometown of Barrancas in La Guajira Police and military forces

October 29, 2023

Business

UMA Calls On Govt To Retaliate Following Kenyan Ban On Exports

The Uganda Manufacturers Association (UMA) has urged government to consider retaliation mechanisms against the Government of Kenya, for what they termed as ill treatment of Uganda and severe injury to investment. Following the persistent ban on Ugandan exports to Kenya, traders have

October 29, 2023

Education

ISO Chief Lectures University Students On How To Become Potential Leaders

The Deputy Director General of the Internal Security Organization (ISO), Lieutenant Colonel Emmy Katabazi, has urged the students of Kampala International University (KIU) to embrace studying society before they become potential leaders of their communities. The ISO boss made these remarks while

October 29, 2023

News

Wanted: Security Hunts Down Political Activist Ramadhan Kabera Over People Power Mobilization

The information reaching our desk reveals that Ugandan security operatives are hunting for one of the top opposition activists who were vocal in defending human rights, especially of the traders in Kampala against injustices and harassment of Ugandans which has given the

October 29, 2023

Business

Entebbe Airport Expansion to Displace Kigungu Residents

The Uganda Civil Aviation Authority-UCDA plans to displace residents of the neighboring Kigungu village for further development and expansion of Entebbe International Airport. The plan was disclosed by UCAA officials during an onsite visit and meeting with members of the Parliamentary Committee

October 27, 2023