February 2025 - Thecapitaltimes

Embattled Businessman Asiimwe Spends Night At Luzira Prison Over Shs66m Debt

Troubled city businessman and company director at Taifa Partners Ltd and Integrated Agritech (U) Ltd, Emmanuel Asiimwe, spent a night at Luzira Prison for deliberately refusing to pay an outstanding debt of Shs66m owed to Mutecontra Engineering & Contractors Ltd. Warrant of

February 28, 2025

Sports

Big Story! CAF Approves Hamz Stadium To Host Prestigious Continental Football Competitions

The Confederation of African Football (CAF) has authorized Uganda’s Hamz Stadium-Nakivubo to host a series of elite continental football tournaments, cementing the venue’s rapid rise as a cornerstone of African sports. Less than a year after opening its doors to the public

February 28, 2025

Big Story·Education

Big-hearted: Hon. Jennifer Muheesi Donates Computers to Schools, Resource Center in Kazo District

The District Woman Member of Parliament for Kazo, Hon. Jennifer Muheesi, has once again demonstrated her commitment to education and digital empowerment by equipping schools and a community resource center with computers. During her latest visit, she delivered a set of computers

February 28, 2025

Big Story

Sickly Dr. Besigye, Lutale Formally Apply For Bail In Treason Case

Former presidential candidate Dr. Kizza Besigye and his co-accused, Haji Obeid Kamulegeya Lutale, have formally applied for bail as they remain in remand on treason-related charges. The two, alongside UPDF officer Capt. Denis Oola, were charged before the Nakawa Chief Magistrates Court

February 28, 2025

Big Story

Tycoon Dr. Ben Mugasha In Tears As Court Declines To Award Him Shares Of The Missing Bemuga Forwarders Director

The Commercial Division of the High Court has denied an application to transfer 20% of shares belonging to a missing director of Bemuga Forwarders Limited to the company’s majority shareholder, Dr. Ben Mugasha. Justice Patricia Kahigi Asiimwe ruled in favor of removing

February 28, 2025

Big Story

Agnes Kainza Nzogi Appointed As ODPP’s First Permanent Secretary

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has named Ms. Agnes Kainza Nzogi as the first-ever Permanent Secretary (PS) of the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP). Her appointment, made under Article 174 (2) of the Constitution, follows a request from Director of

February 28, 2025

Big Story

Frustrated Bigirimana Slams Finance Ministry Over Unpaid Courts’ Rent

Pius Bigirimana, the Secretary to the Judiciary, has warned that court operations may be halted if the Ministry of Finance fails to release funds to settle outstanding rent. The delays have, at times, forced him to divert resources meant for other judicial

February 28, 2025

Entertainment

Uganda’s Ultimate Dating TV Show, Hello Mr. Right UG Season 2, Returns On Makula KiKa

Fans of reality TV and love stories are in for a treat as Uganda’s ultimate dating TV show, Hello Mr. Right Season 2, returns for an exciting new season on March 2, 2025. The highly anticipated show will air every Sunday at

February 26, 2025

Business

Hon. Jennifer Muheesi Strengthens Ties with Muslim Community Through Quran Donation, Zakah Registration Drive

In a demonstration of commitment to religious support and community engagement, the Office of the Woman Member of Parliament for Kazo District, Hon. Jeniffer Muheesi, has distributed Qurans and Yasalina books to all 23 mosques across the district. The initiative, which took

February 25, 2025

Big Story·Business

East African Business Council Holds Consultative Meeting on Regional Services Policy Development in Uganda

Kampala, Uganda – The East African Business Council (EABC) has convened a consultative meeting in Uganda to discuss the development of a regional services policy. The meeting, which took place at Kabira Country Club from February 24-25, 2025, aimed to strengthen trade

February 25, 2025