Hannington Mbabazi, Author at Thecapitaltimes

‘Guard Your Land Jealously, Gov’t Doesn’t Care’- Kabuleta Cautious As He Takes His Economic Empowerment Message To Rwenzori Sub-region

Kasese: The National Economic Empowerment Dialogue (NEED) leader Joseph Kabuleta has rallied Ugandans to guard their land jealously and avoid the temptations of selling it. Kabuleta said land is a priceless natural resource which will help Ugandans overcome poverty in future when

March 8, 2022

Education

Gulu City Authorities Ban Entertainment In Schools

The Gulu City Education Department together with security have banned the use of televisions in schools. The Gulu City Senior Inspector of Schools Richard Irwenyo, says that the decision was reached in an emergency meeting held on Monday that was prompted by

March 8, 2022

Crime

Spanish Journalist Killed In Kiryandongo Car Crash

Ugandan-based Spanish journalist Sadurni Carrasco Sumaya, 39, has died in a motor accident at Chopelwo valley along Kampala – Gulu highway in Kiryandongo District. She was killed together with her Ugandan driver, Thomas Mugisha in the accident that occurred around 8:30 pm

March 8, 2022

Security

Police Stuck With Over 5,000 Impounded Motorcycles

The Uganda Police is stuck with 5,015 motorcycles impounded over criminality, violation of road safety and traffic regulations during the lockdown. Police have urged the public, especially those whose motorcycles were impounded during lockdown to pick them up with documents or prepare

March 8, 2022

Security

“First Son”, Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba Announces Retirement from Army

The son of President Yoweri Museveni, Lt Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has announced his retirement from the army. The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Commander Land Forces Gen Muhoozi announced this via his Twitter on Tuesday March 8, 2022. “After 28 years of

March 8, 2022

Uganda

Forgive Us For Tarnishing Your Good Names: Bukedde Apologizes To Tycoon Sudhir, Three Others Over Fake Stories

Bukedde news paper has eaten it’s baseless propaganda against city tycoons led by Sudhir Ruparelia for tarnishing their good names. Without proof, on 12th February 2022, Bukedde stated that President Museveni had ordered office of Inspector General of Government (IGG) to investigate

March 8, 2022

Trending

NSSF To Spend UGX 50 Billion Each Week For Mid-term Access

The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) will pay 50 Billion Shillings every week for the first five months to beneficiaries of the midterm access. This was revealed on Thursday by Betty Amongi, the Minister for Gender, Labor, and Social Development while announcing

March 5, 2022

Crime

Human Rights Lawyer Ssemakadde Asks Court To Halt Trial For Lack Of Jurisdiction

Award-winning Human Rights Lawyer Isaac Ssemakadde has asked Buganda Road Magistrates Court to halt hearing of the case in which he was summoned to be charged with offensive communication until the determination of an application where he is challenging the legality of

March 5, 2022

Crime·Health

Three Remanded Over Theft Of Gov’t Drugs Worth UGX 21 Billion

The Makindye Magistrates Court has remanded three people including employees of Joint Medical Stores on charges related to theft of government drugs worth 21 billion Shillings. The three are: Jane Frances Oling, the Executive Director Women in Development, a community based organization,

March 5, 2022

Crime·Health

Axed Dr. Baterana Petitions Court To Quash State House Health Monitoring Unit Report On Mulago

The interdicted Executive Director of Mulago National Referral Hospital Dr. Baterana Byarugaba, wants court to throw out the evidence and charges brought against him by the State House Health Monitoring Unit on the basis of lack of jurisdiction. This comes after the

March 5, 2022