Hannington Mbabazi, Author at Thecapitaltimes

Uganda Safely Deports 15 Rwandese As It Continues To Repatriate Bodies Of Ugandans Killed By Rwandan Security Operatives

The Ugandan government has deported 15 Rwandan nationals who have been under security arrest, according to a highly placed security official. The Rwandan nationals were deported through the Uganda, Rwanda border of Mirama Hills in Ntungamo district on Wednesday. According to the

September 17, 2021

Business

MP Abdul Katuntu Welcomes Constitutional Court’s Stripping Of Legal Immunity From Bank of Uganda Officials

Bugweri County Member of Parliament Abdu Katuntu has welcomed the ruling by Constitutional Court stripping of legal immunity from Bank of Uganda saying it was long overdue. Mr. Katuntu is a seasoned legislator who chaired the Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and

September 17, 2021

Business

Big Story: Bank Of Uganda Withdraws Appeal Against Sudhir In Crane Bank Saga, Accepts To Pay Costs!

The Bank of Uganda (BoU) has decided to withdraw a Supreme Court appeal that was contesting the Court of Appeal’s dismissal of the case it filed on behalf of Crane Bank Ltd (in Receivership) vs. Sudhir Ruparelia and Meera Investments Ltd. In

September 16, 2021

Business

BoU In Great Panic As Court Quashes Law Sections Binding It From Being Sued Directly

In a landmark ruling by the Constitutional Court, Bank of Uganda and it’s employees have lost immunity against legal proceedings and it can now be sued. Previously, BoU was protected by Sections 118 and 124 of the Financial Institutions Act which stated

September 16, 2021

Education

NCHE Permits Victoria University To Continue With E-learning, Conduct Online Exams

The National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) has granted permission to Victoria University to continue implementing the Emergency Open Distance and e-Learning system and to also conduct online examinations. “I am pleased to inform you that after due consideration, the National Council

September 16, 2021

Africa·Crime

Exiled Rwandan Ex-army Officer Gunned Down In Mozambique

A Rwandan dissident has been shot dead in Mozambique, where he had settled as a refugee after being ousted from his home country in 1994, police said on Tuesday. Unidentified gunmen intercepted Revocant Karemangingo, a former Rwandan lieutenant, as he drove into

September 15, 2021

Uganda

Put Aside Your Unhealthy Kafunda Foods & Rush For Sumptuous Speke Resort Munyonyo’s ‘Weekend Special Dish’ That Will Leave You Speechless

Luxurious five-star Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort and Speke Resort are this Saturday and Sunday hosting a sumptuous Weekend Special mouthwatering dish that will excite the taste buds of Kampala partiers as they go along with their weekend vacations Management said, the ‘Weekend Special’

September 15, 2021

News

Nakatunya Prison Closed Over Surge In Covid-19 Infections

The authorities in Soroti have closed Nakatunya prison in Soroti city for two weeks after 101 inmates and staff tested positive for COVID-19. The facility was closed last week to allow fumigation and treatment of the affected inmates and staff. According to

September 15, 2021

News

Putin To self-isolate After COVID-19 Detected In Entourage

Russian President Vladimir Putin said Tuesday that he will observe self-isolation for a certain period of time in connection with the COVID-19 cases detected in his entourage. Putin voiced his decision during a phone conversation with Tajik President Emomali Rahmon, the Kremlin

September 15, 2021

Business

DTB Troubles Escalate As Court Issues Criminal Summons Against Aga Khan

Court has issued criminal summons against three Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) officials and Prince Karim Al-Husayn Shah, the Founder and Chairman of the Aga Khan Fund for Economic Development. Prince Shah Karim Al-Husayn Sha, the founder and chairman of the Aga Khan

September 15, 2021