November 26, 2024 - Thecapitaltimes

Top Story! Kampala Parents School teachers’ strike resolved as Sudhir Ruparelia intervenes

A standoff at Kampala Parents School that led to a sit-down strike by teachers has been resolved following a meeting chaired by Ruparelia Group Chairman Sudhir Ruparelia. The discussions, which involved the school’s management, teachers, and the parents’ association, addressed key grievances

November 26, 2024

Big Story

Scandal: Mpuuga Summoned To Catholic Court Over Claims Of Unlawful Second Marriage

The Catholic Church’s Marriage Court at Lubaga Cathedral, Uganda, has acknowledged a petition filed against the Nyendo-Mukungwe Member of Parliament, Matthias Mpuuga, for allegedly breaching the church’s laws relating to marriage vows. This comes after a baptized and practicing Catholic, Julius Ssentamu,

November 26, 2024

National News

Attorney General Kiwanuka Declares Homeschooling Unlawful,Cautions Parents

Uganda’s Attorney General, Kiryowa Kiwanuka, has clarified that homeschooling is not legally recognized under the country’s current education laws. Speaking during discussions on the National Teachers Bill, 2024, Kiwanuka stated that existing legislation mandates that all children must attend formal schools, leaving

November 26, 2024

News

In Hot Soup: Ex-Kyengera Mayor Kiyimba Ordered To Compensate 150M To Torture Victims

The High Court in Kampala has directed Hajji Abdul Kiyimba, the former mayor of Kyengera Town Council, along with the town council, to compensate 20 individuals who suffered torture during the 2020 Covid-19 lockdown. Justice Douglas Singiza ruled that each victim should

November 26, 2024

Security

UPDF Arrests Man For Punching SFC Commando

A boda boda tax collector has been detained by the Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) for allegedly assaulting an officer from the Special Forces Command (SFC). The incident, which occurred last week in Mbale District, has drawn widespread attention following the circulation

November 26, 2024