Hannington Mbabazi, Author at Thecapitaltimes

BIG STORY: Here Is How NUP’s Nekambuza Adri, EALA Aspirant Is Pushing For Policy Compliance Among EAC Member States

The National Unity Platform (NUP) senior member Nekambuza Adri will run for the Member of Parliament in the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) seat 2022-2027. Mr. Nekambuza Adri a sports philanthropist and businessman who has been promoting various youthful sports groups in

February 25, 2022

Crime

Lawyer Ssemakadde Asks Court To Free Mabirizi Pending Appeal

Jailed lawyer Hassan Male Mabirizi, has asked the Court of Appeal to have him released pending the hearing of his appeal challenging the 18 months jail term. Mabirizi was arrested on Monday near Kyambogo University following last week’s directive by High Court

February 23, 2022

Business

Has Entebbe Airport Been Sold Off & Rebranded To Huen Airport?

A section of Ugandans has woken up to a debate on Twitter questioning whether Entebbe International Airport has been rebranded to Huen Airport. One of the notable Ugandans that have been engrossed in this twitter debate is NTV media personality Andrew Kyamagero

February 23, 2022

Education

VP Alupo Pledges Govt Support To King Ceasor University

The Vice President of Uganda, Her Excellency Jesca Alupo has pledged government support to King Ceasor University citing strengthening and collaboration with the government as the key to the success of the institution. Ms Alupo made remarks while attending the second graduation

February 22, 2022

Entertainment

What You Need To Know About Raising Star Kapa Boy And His New Single ” Talk To Me”

Things were just falling into place, Kapa Boy real names Kanaabi Rodrick says about his “ordained” path into music. Shortly after figuring out where I should sit for the picture-taking and conversation. Kapa Boy told our website that he grew up in

February 18, 2022

News

Butabika Hospital Calls For Reopening Of Regional Mental Treatment Units

The National Mental Referral Hospital in Butabika has tasked the Ministry of Health to reopen regional mental treatment units that were turned into Covid-19 isolation and treatment centres. Prof Kinyanda, the chairman board of trustees, said reopening regional mental care facilities will

February 18, 2022

Business

President Museveni Set To Launch Parish Development Model Next Week

President Yoweri Museveni will launch the Parish Development Model (PDM) on 26 February 2022 in the eastern district of Kibuku. The launch of Shs 490 billion PDM meant to eradicate poverty through execution of development activities at the parishes, was announced by

February 18, 2022

Health

No More Mandatory COVID Testing At Entebbe Airport

Travellers entering Uganda will no longer have to undergo mandatory COVID-19 testing as has been the case. The new measures took effect on February 16,2022. According to a statement released by the Ministry of Health, the decision to stop testing was made

February 18, 2022

Business

Victorious Billionaire ‘Sudhir Ruparelia’ Gives More Headache To Troubled BoU; Bills Over UGX 200 Billion For All Costs

Tycoon Sudhir Ruparelia who last week again floored Bank of Uganda in Court, has tabled a bill of UGX200billion for all the costs. Last week, Supreme Court ordered BoU to directly pay costs at all Court levels and ordered that the Bank

February 16, 2022

Crime

Court Orders Arrest Of Controversial Lawyer Mabirizi To Serve 18-Month Jail Term

The High Court has ordered the immediate arrest of controversial lawyer Male Mabirizi to serve 18 months in jail for contempt of court. Civil Division High Court, Judge Musa Ssekaana issued the orders after finding Mabirizi guilty of contempt of court for the

February 15, 2022