Hannington Mbabazi, Author at Thecapitaltimes

Speke Resort: Meetings, Incentives, Conventions & Exhibitions Hub

Revenue streams for hotels and entire hospitality industry is no longer dominated by accommodation and what the kitchen has to offer but rather from a new cash cow – the Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions (MICE) tourism segment. The trend has not

September 7, 2021

Health

Big Boost: Uganda Receives More COVID-19 Vaccines To Boost Inoculation

Uganda on Monday received 647,080 doses of the Moderna vaccine through the COVAX facility, which the country says will boost the COVID-19 vaccination drive. Health Minister Ruth Aceng tweeted that the doses were received from the United States. “The Moderna vaccine that

September 6, 2021

Education

Victoria University Condemns Violent Arrest of VC Dr. Muganga, Says Programmes Are Running Normally

Victoria University has condemned the violent arrest of its Vice-Chancellor Dr Lawrence Muganga by the military intelligence last week — with the private city university recounting the events also captured on CCTV cameras. In a statement released Monday, Victoria University, who spoke

September 6, 2021

Business

Why Ruparelia’s Tagore Apartments Is Kampala’s Top Luxurious Accommodation Spot

Located in Kamwokya along Mawanda Road in Kampala, Ruparelia Group’s Tagore Apartments is by far the top luxurious accommodation hotspot with in the city center. The spacious apartments managed under the Speke Group of Hotels, Tagore is the ideal apartment accommodation for

September 5, 2021

Education

Gov’t Resolves To Completely Demolish Makerere University Main Building

Minister of ICT Chris Baryomunsi has announced that Cabinet has resolved to demolish what remains of the burnt Makerere University main building, and rebuild it. “Cabinet decided that the Makerere main building be demolished and rebuilt. We have also directed the Minister

September 4, 2021

News·Politics

Minister Kaboyo Urges Luwero Veterans To Create Harmony & Support Gov’t Projects

Nakaseke: In a bid to curb unemployment, Poverty and transforming communities in the Greater Luwero, the State minister for Luwero Triangle and Rwenzori Region Alice Kaboyo has met the first group of veterans in Nakaseke who heaped praises on her for being

September 4, 2021

Education

Must Read: Why You Should Enroll Your Child At Kampala International School Uganda ‘KISU’

Kampala International School Uganda (KISU) opened its door to teach Ugandan children in 1993, at its Bukoto campus. It has since grown to be the leading international school in Uganda. KISU provides a broad, balanced curriculum based upon the National Curriculum for

September 4, 2021

Health

Govt Lists 10 Covid-19 Hotspot Districts As Third Wave & Lockdown Looms

Ugandan government has named ten districts in the country as the new hotspots for Covid-19 amid increasing threats of a third wave. The districts include Soroti, Kumi, Ngora, Serere, and Bukedea, which are all in Teso Sub-region, while the others are Rubanda,

September 4, 2021

promotions

Dolphin Suites Slashes Accomodation Rates As It Unveils ‘Away From Home Offer’, Check In

The quality of Hotels in Uganda are fast changing, becoming super good and of high international standards. Take Dolphin Suites located at Plot 36, Princess Anne Drive, Bugolobi in Kampala for example. The hotel opened its doors to guests in May 2010

September 4, 2021

News

MPs Condemn Cruel Arrest Of Victoria University VC Muganga

MPs from the ruling party have condemned the high-handedness used by security agencies while effecting the arrest of Victoria University Vice Chancellor, Dr. Lawrence Muganga (pictured). Led by Mbatakamwa Gaffa (Igara West) and David Kabanda (Kasambya County), the duo threatened to go

September 3, 2021