Hannington Mbabazi, Author at Thecapitaltimes

NUP Distances Itself From Komambogo Bombing, Calls For Swift & Honest Investigation

The National Unity Platform, the biggest opposition political party has distanced itself from the Saturday bombings at Komamboga in Kawempe division, that killed at least one person and injured three others. Speaking today at the party headquarters in Kamwokya, David Lewis Rubongoya,

October 25, 2021

Business

Total Sues Ex-employees Over Shs7.5 Billion Fraud

Total consortium in Uganda has sued its former senior employees for using illicit measures to attain wealth, which cost the company Shs7.5 billion. Total Uganda Limited which deals in fuel and lubricants, contends that former employees adulterated their contractual duties through false

October 25, 2021

Security

We Can’t Confirm Islamic State Claims On Komamboga Attacks – Uganda Police

Uganda Police Force and sister security agencies have said they can neither confirm nor deny claims that Islamic State terrorist group was responsible for the Saturday bomb blast at Komamboga, a Kampala suburb. The terrorist group claimed it had masterminded the attack

October 25, 2021

Security

MPs Ssegirinya, Ssewanyana Denied Bail Again, Remanded Further

The high court in Masaka has for the second time refused to grant bail to two Opposition MPs Hon. Muhammad Ssegirinya (Kawempe North) and Allan Ssewanyana (Makindye West). Ssegirinya and Ssewanyana currently detained over Murder, Terrorism, and Attempted Murder charges were seeking

October 25, 2021

Crime

Islamic State Claims Responsibility For Bomb Attack In Uganda

Islamic State has claimed responsibility for a bomb attack that killed at least one person in Uganda’s capital Kampala on Saturday night, the militant group said in a statement on Sunday. The group said that some of its members detonated an explosive

October 25, 2021

Politics

JUST IN: Museveni To Address The Nation On Thursday

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni is set to deliver a prime-time national address this week on Thursday, October 28, 2021, State House Press has confirmed. According to the press secretary to the President, Ms. Lindah Nabusayi, Mr. Museveni will in his Thursday address

October 25, 2021

Politics

Sudan Military Coup: PM, Top Gov’t Officials Put Under House Arrest

Sudan Prime Minister Abdallah Hamdok is under house arrest by military forces reportedly attempting a coup on the transition government in the capital Khartoum. Hamdok has reportedly called on the people to “occupy the streets to defend their revolution.” Other reports indicate civilians

October 25, 2021

Travel

Curb Unnecessary Accommodation Expenses With Bukoto Height’s ‘Home Is Where Luxury Lies Offer’

In a bid to give an comfortable stay to their loyal clients, luxurious Bukoto Heights has unveiled slashed affordable accommodation rates on their swanky rooms. The apartment’s management further says that on the small payable fee each night, that is UGX 300,000

October 25, 2021

Entertainment

Huge Discount! Why You Should Celebrate Your Halloween Weekend At Speke Resort Munyonyo

Preparation for this year’s fun-filled Halloween also known as All Hallows’ Day is in high gear at Speke Resort & Conference Centre in Munyonyo, a Kampala posh suburb. The hotel owned by Speke Group of Hotels, a subsidiary of Ruparelia Group, has

October 25, 2021

Sports

Ace Rajiv Ruparelia Celebrates First Victory With Sumptuous BBQ Party At Kabira

After winning his first victory in the National Rally Championship in his motorsports career, Ace Rajiv Ruparelia had reason to celebrate. Cruising in a VW Polo, Rajiv and his co-driver Enoch Olinga of the Ruparelia Rally Team put the pedal to the

October 24, 2021