December 17, 2024 - Thecapitaltimes

Panic At Ibanda District Council: Executive Reshuffle Looming

On December 9, 2024, Tushemerirwe John Kapimpi, a renowned journalist and councillor representing the people of Kicuzi Subcounty in the Ibanda District Council, officially announced his bid for the LC5 Chairman seat for the 2026-2031 term. The news did not sit well

December 17, 2024

Crime

Four Arrested Over Death Of Kyambogo University IT Specialist

Police have arrested four suspects in connection with the death of Jacob Akansasira, a 40-year-old IT specialist at Kyambogo University. Akansasira, a resident of Kiwatule in Kampala, succumbed to injuries sustained in a mob attack in Namugongo. According to police spokesperson Rusoke

December 17, 2024

Security

UPDF Speaks About Court Martial Injustice Controversy In Col Besigye’s Trial

The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) has dismissed allegations of injustice in its court martial system, stating that such accusations are deliberate attempts to discredit military courts and shield offenders from accountability. Brigadier General Felix Kulayigye, the Director of Defence Public Relations,

December 17, 2024

Business

Absa Bank Names David Wandera As Acting Managing Director

David Wandera has been appointed as the interim Managing Director of Absa Bank Uganda, taking over from Mumba Kalifungwa, who recently assumed the role of CEO at Stanbic Bank Uganda. This leadership change was confirmed on Monday as the bank gears up

December 17, 2024

National News

Ssemakadde Orders Boycott Of Judge Ssekaana Over Judicial Misconduct

The Uganda Law Society (ULS) President Isaac Ssemakadde has issued a directive calling for a boycott of Judge Musa Ssekaana over allegations of judicial misconduct. In a statement released under Executive Order RnB No.3 of 2024 on Sunday, December 15, Ssemakadde outlined

December 17, 2024