January 22, 2025 - Thecapitaltimes

Court Orders Attorney General To Pay 236M Over Stolen Livestock

The High Court in Lira has directed the Attorney General (AG) to pay Shs 236,127,000 in taxed legal costs to Betty Akello and John Francis Ongia over livestock stolen by soldiers during the Lango sub-region insurgency. The ruling marks a significant step

January 22, 2025

Health

Shocking: Minister Aceng Stuns Nation With Bold 2025 Deadline For Stalled Lubowa Hospital

Health Minister Dr. Jane Ruth Aceng has revealed that construction of the International Specialised Hospital of Uganda in Lubowa has reached 45% completion. Addressing the Parliamentary Committee on Health in January ,2025, Aceng stated that the project, approved in 2019 under a

January 22, 2025

Politics

Election Malpractices Loom In 2026 General Polls As Cash Strapped EC Raises Red Flag

The Electoral Commission (EC) has raised concerns over a Shs623.9 billion funding gap that threatens the successful conduct of Uganda’s 2026 general elections. Presenting the Budget Framework Paper for the Financial Year 2025/26 to the Committee on Legal and Parliamentary affairs ,

January 22, 2025

Politics

FDC, DA Meeting Fails To Bear Fruits For Democratic Transition

The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) hosted a crucial meeting with the Democratic Alliance Uganda on Monday afternoon at the party’s headquarters in Najjankumbi. The meeting was led by the Democratic Alliance’s coordinator, Rt. Hon. Mathias Mpuuga, and attended by top FDC

January 22, 2025