Hannington Mbabazi, Author at Thecapitaltimes

Line Voting is Chaos — Lwengo Youth Boss Calls for Structural Reforms in NRM, Cites Leadership Overlaps & Electoral Confusion

Lwengo; A youth leader in Lwengo District has added his voice to growing calls for structural reforms within the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), citing internal disorganisation, lack of candidate vetting, and the overlapping of political offices among party leaders as factors undermining

May 3, 2025

Big Story·National News

Volunteer Uganda Tightens Noose on Lwengo CAO ‘Nathan Lujumwa’ as Court Hands Case to DPP

The Chief Magistrate of Masaka has handed over the private prosecution case against Lwengo District Chief Administrative Officer (CAO), Mr. Nathan Lujumwa, to the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) — but with a firm warning that justice must not be derailed. In

April 26, 2025

Big Story·ENERGY & MINERAL RESOURCES·National News

Top Story! ERA’s Eng. Ziria Tibalwa Waako Honored with Global Power Women Award in London

London, United Kingdom – Early this month, Uganda’s energy sector received global recognition as Eng. Ziria Tibalwa Waako, the Chief Executive Officer of the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA), was presented with the prestigious Global Power Women Award during a high-profile ceremony held

April 23, 2025

Big Story·National News

Summoned Again! Defiant Lwengo CAO Lujumwa Cornered in Explosive Public Records Case

The Chief Magistrate’s Court in Masaka has reissued a criminal summons against Mr. Lujumwa Nathan, the Chief Administrative Officer of Lwengo District. This follows his failure to appear in court on 14th April 2025 to answer charges related to the concealment of

April 20, 2025

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Why Sudhir Ruparelia Remains Uganda’s Richest Man in 2025

Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia has once again cemented his status as Uganda’s wealthiest individual, topping the Forbes Africa Billionaires List for 2025 with an estimated net worth of $1.6 billion. The seasoned businessman and founder of the Ruparelia Group continues to dominate Uganda’s

April 14, 2025

Big Story·East Africa·National News

Big Story! EABC Board Director Oscar Kamukama Calls for Business-Driven Regional Integration

The Uganda–Tanzania Trade Mission 2025 officially commenced on April 8, 2025, at the Four Points Hotel in Kampala, Uganda, bringing together senior government officials, private sector leaders, and development partners for a week-long engagement aimed at enhancing bilateral trade, eliminating trade barriers,

April 13, 2025

Big Story·National News

Has Billionaire Sudhir Replaced Son Rajiv with Sheena in Managing the Ruparelia Empire?

Recently, Buganda Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga posted on X about why it matters managing succession in the family business. Asians, somehow, have been good at growing their family legacies; see the Madhvani’s, Mehta’s, Mukwanos etc. Mr Mayiga posted: A thought to running a

April 13, 2025

Big Story·Business

TOP STORY! East African Neighbours Chart New Trade Frontier in Kampala Summit

The Uganda–Tanzania Trade Mission 2025 officially commenced, bringing together senior government officials, private sector leaders, and development partners for a week-long engagement focused on enhancing bilateral trade, eliminating barriers, and unlocking regional economic opportunities. The high-level trade mission was launched under the

April 12, 2025

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‘The Law Is on Our Side’- Ruparelia Unshaken by Dfcu Delay Tactics

Prominent businessman Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia has vowed to challenge a recent High Court ruling in favor of Dfcu Bank, which temporarily halted enforcement of over UGX 8 billion in rent arrears claimed by his real estate firm, Crane Management Services (CMS). Last

April 12, 2025

Big Story·Travel·Uganda

Top Story! Uganda Launches Open-Source Tourism Curriculum to Boost Youth Employment

Kampala, Uganda— Uganda’s tourism and hospitality sector has received a major boost with the launch of nine open-source training modules aimed at equipping young professionals with practical industry skills. The modules unveiled this week in Kampala under the Ukarimu initiative are part

April 11, 2025