January 4, 2024 - The Capital Times

Ugandan Govt Maintains Kenyan Fuel Importation System Until UNOC Secures Clearance

The Ugandan government has allowed private firms to import petroleum products to prevent shortages and price increases due to a standoff with Kenyan fuel traders. Irene Batebe, the permanent secretary of the Ministry of Energy, told the media on Monday, January 1,

January 4, 2024

Politics

Minister Magyezi Prolongs Local Council Term For Six Months

The government has prolonged the term of office of local council officials for the second time for an extra six months, following the initial extension in July 2023, when their term of office expired. Minister of Local Government Raphael Magyezi announced the

January 4, 2024

Crime·Security

Police Launch Manhunt For Assailants Accused Of Murdering UPDF Soldier In Lugazi

The police in Lugazi are currently investigating the murder of a Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) soldier. The incident occurred on December 31, 2023, and has left the community shocked and alarmed. The deceased has been identified as Lance Kopolo Robert Nyeba,

January 4, 2024

News

Museveni Tasks Ankole Leaders To Adopt The Zonal Model Of Agriculture Transform Rural Areas

The President of the Republic of Uganda and Commander-in-Chief of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces Yoweri Kaguta Museveni monument was constructed by the UPDF in Rushere Town Council Kiruhura district in recognition of his sacrifice in 1966 caused socio-economic transformation of the

January 4, 2024

Op-ed·Politics

No Lemons, No Gimmicks, And Plenty Of Ketchup: The Nandala Method Works Because It’s Exactly The Opposite Of Almost Every Other Politician Out There

By Nathan Kikku Mubiru Since Forum for Democratic Change, FDC launched at the top of the country’s political scene (have we mentioned that fact lately?), there has been a sizable increase in the number of articles from journalists about the party, and

January 4, 2024

Crime

Luwero Woman Electrocuted While Fixing TV Antenna

A woman in Luwero has been electrocuted while fixing a faulty TV antenna. The deceased has been identified as Betty Nampijja aged 23 years, a resident of Kalagala village in Kikyusa sub-county. John Ojokuna the Luwero District Police Commander says that Nampijja

January 4, 2024

Crime

Iran Hangs 9 Convicted Drug Traffickers

TEHRAN, IRAN — Iran has hanged nine convicted drug traffickers in recent days, state media reported Tuesday, as it keeps up one of the world’s highest rates of execution. Three were hanged at a prison in the northwestern province of Ardabil on charges

January 4, 2024

Africa·Business

LIST: Top 10 Richest People in Africa at the Start of 2024

For most enterprising individuals, the new year comes with new financial objectives that have been established to surpass the previous year’s accomplishments, Africa included. As the new year begins, people aim to accomplish goals that have eluded them in the past, and

January 4, 2024

Tech

Report: African Smartphone Market Grew 12% in Q3 2023

In the third quarter of 2023, the African market had a 12 per cent year-on-year increase in smartphone shipments despite economic challenges. According to the most recent study from global research firm Canalys, 17.9 million cell phones were supplied to the continent

January 4, 2024

January 04, 2024

Ugandan Govt Maintains Kenyan Fuel Importation System Until UNOC Secures Clearance

Minister Magyezi Prolongs Local Council Term For Six Months

Police Launch Manhunt For Assailants Accused Of Murdering UPDF Soldier In Lugazi

Museveni Tasks Ankole Leaders To Adopt The Zonal Model Of Agriculture Transform Rural Areas

No Lemons, No Gimmicks, And Plenty Of Ketchup: The Nandala Method Works Because It’s Exactly The Opposite Of Almost Every Other Politician Out There

More Questions than Answers in Pastor Bugingo’s Shooting

Luwero Woman Electrocuted While Fixing TV Antenna

Iran Hangs 9 Convicted Drug Traffickers

Report: African Smartphone Market Grew 12% in Q3 2023