October 13, 2023 - Thecapitaltimes

News

“Prime property being claimed by Owek. Mayengo belongs to us”- Africa House rightful owners reveal

The proprietors of Africa House building, situated on plot 42 FVR 60 Folio 5- Kampala Road have come out to reaffirm that they are the rightful owners of the prime property. The property in contention is being claimed by Owek. Israel Mayengo,

October 13, 2023

Business

Kenya Set To Host the African NGO Summit 2023

East Africa’s Kenya is set to host the 2023 African NGO Summit, in Nairobi, from 21-22 November 2023 at the Trademark Hotel. According to organisers, the theme of the event is to focus on ‘Maximizing Opportunities For Sustainable Peace and Socioeconomic Development

October 13, 2023

Op-ed

OP-ED: Upholding Land Justice: Advocating Against Land Grabbing in Tororo District

By Kaweesa Hope Mulangira Tororo: Uganda gained her independence on October 9 1962 since then all parts of the country continue to suffer various issues as related to land. In Tororo District, we have witnessed a disturbing trend force full land grabbing,

October 13, 2023

Politics

NUP Tasks UHRC To Reinvestigate Files Of 18 Missing Supporters

The opposition National Unity Platform party leaders and relatives of the missing supporters stormed the offices of the Uganda Human Rights Commission in Kampala on Thursday. Top NUP leaders, including Secretary General Luis Rubongoya, MP Joel Ssenyonyi, and the spokesperson, among others,

October 13, 2023

Health

Min.Dr Aceng Roots For Three Phase Transformers To Curb Endless Power Outages In Govt Hospitals

The deficient power supply to hospitals across the country poses a challenge in operating key equipment, the Minister of Health, Hon. Jane Ruth Aceng, has told MPs. Aceng revealed that despite the procurement of high-capacity oxygen plants for all specialized and regional

October 13, 2023

Crime

Exposed: City Businessman,Taifa Director Asiimwe Pinned On Forgery

City businessman and company director at Taifa Partners Limited, Emmanuel Asiimwe on October 11, 2023, was arraigned before the Chief Magistrate – Buganda Road and pinned for forging and uttering false documents. The trial which had been postponed on September 26, 2023,

October 13, 2023

Security

UPDF,Turkana Pastoralists Exchange Guns For Livestock In Karamoja Security Operation

On October 4, 2023, Turkana pastoralists, under the leadership of community elder Mr. Nyilimo Nakuon, a resident of Lokiriama in Moroto District, surrendered two guns, which the senior security officials in Moroto received on October 11, 2023. The guns were handed over

October 13, 2023

Op-ed

Uganda At 61: The Fundamental Change That Defines Uganda’s Independence

The NRM government captured Power in 1986 after a protracted Liberation Struggle inheriting the post-independence Uganda characterized by turbulence and uncertainty. This was manifested through coups, short-lived regimes, and utter disregard for the rule of Law with state-inspired violence minted upon Civilians.

October 13, 2023