December 21, 2024 - Thecapitaltimes

Africa

Two Witchdoctors Arrested Over Attempt To Bewitch Zambia’s President

Two men have been arrested in Zambia accused of being “witchdoctors” who had been tasked with trying to bewitch the president. The police said they had arrested Jasten Mabulesse Candunde and Leonard Phiri in the capital, Lusaka. “Their purported mission was to

December 21, 2024

Kampala

KCCA Secures New Landfill Site Following Kiteezi Tragedy

Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has announced the acquisition of a new landfill in Buyala, located along the Kampala-Mityana Road. The 200-acre site will not only serve as a waste disposal facility but also host a state-of-the-art processing plant designed to convert

December 21, 2024

Crime

Four Men Remanded Over Killing Of Deputy Lord Mayor Nyanjura’s Brother

Four suspects have been remanded to Luzira Prison in connection with the killing of Tugume Albert Cook Apuuli, a mobile money operator and brother to Kampala Deputy Lord Mayor, Doreen Nyanjura. The suspects include Jimmy Mutagubya, a 27-year-old boda-boda rider; Kayemba Bosco,

December 21, 2024

News

Court Orders Nine Youths To Defend Themselves In Pastor Kayanja’s Sodomy Case

Nine youths have been ordered by Mwanga II Magistrates Court to defend themselves against charges of falsely accusing Pastor Robert Kayanja of sodomy. The accused are Peter Serugo, Reagan Ssentongo, Moses Tumwine, Khalifa Labeeb, Alex Wakamala, Martins Kagolo, Israel Wasswa, Jamil Mwanda,

December 21, 2024

National News

IGP Abbas Byakagaba Bans Police Officers Official Leave

The Inspector General of Police Abbas Byakagaba has issued a directive recalling all police officers on leave to ensure heightened security during the Christmas and New Year celebrations. The directive, effective December 15, 2024, also suspends all new leave requests until January

December 21, 2024