Hannington Mbabazi, Author at Thecapitaltimes

Fallen Bush War Hero Maj Gen Rwabantu Eulogized As Fearless Fighter

The Chief of Defence Forces Gen Wilson Mbadi has described the late Maj Gen Stephen Rwabantu as a senior and professional cadre who during the different battle exploits was known to be a fearless fighter especially under the 3 battalion where he

August 11, 2021

Hot Take·Trending·Uganda

Museveni Directs UNRA to Award Road Construction Projects to Four Chinese Firms Without Undergoing Competitive Bidding

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has directed Uganda National Road Authority (UNRA) Executive Director Allen Kagina to hand road construction projects to various Chinese firms without undergoing competitive bidding. As per the law, any company that wants to render services to the public

August 11, 2021

Security

Unknown Gunmen Kidnap FDC Electoral Commission Secretary From Home

The Opposition Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) has said its Electoral Commission Secretary has been arrested. Mr. Augustine Ojobile, also the FDC acting Deputy Chief Administrative officer was picked from his home in Kasubi on Tuesday. “The regime has started arresting our

August 10, 2021

Sports

Cheptegei, Chemutai, Kiplimo in Heroic Homecoming

Ugandan Olympic medallists Joshua Chetegei, Peruth Chemutai and Jacob Kiplimo have returned home from Japan. At Entebbe airport on Tuesday, they waved to the massive crowds that lined on the roadsides to welcome them back home. The family members of Ugandan Olympic

August 10, 2021

Kampala

Uganda Railways Resumes Commuter Train Services In Kampala

Nearly two months after suspending operations due to the outbreak of COVID 19, Uganda Railways Corporation (URC) has announced resumption of commuter train services. The corporation has also confirmed that the necessary commuter train and ticketing stations have undergone the necessary inspections

August 9, 2021

News

Resourceful Premier Recruitment Announces Juicy Job For Female Welfare Manager

Uganda’s resourceful trusted recruiting company, Premier Recruitment Limited that is mostly known for sourcing juicy jobs in the UAE countries has announced a vacancy for a female welfare manager who will be earning between US500- 800 per month. The company has asked

August 9, 2021

East Africa·Kampala

Jubilant Nansambu Sandra Wins POA Star Search, Scoops UGX60m Cash Prize At Sumptuous Speke Resort Munyonyo

Sandra Nansambu has been crowned the winner of the Pearl of Africa (POA) Star Search competition walking away with UGX 60 million grand cash prize. Nansambu,19, was announced the winner at the grand finale of the competition’s first edition on Sunday, August 8, 2021 at

August 8, 2021

Sports

Former Police Chief Gen. Kale Kayihura Runs 16 Kms To Honour Uganda’s Olympics Team In Tokyo

Former Inspector General of Police, Gen Kale Kayihura has this Sunday morning taken part in a 16-km run in celebration of the Ugandan athletes who won medals in the Olympics in Tokyo, Japan. “This morning, Sunday 8th August. 2021, my staff and

August 8, 2021

Health

Sheema, A District With Bigwigs But No Safe Water: Residents Cry Foul Over Inadquate Clean Water Sources

Residents of Bwayegamba Parish in Kigarama Sub County, Sheema North Constituency, Sheema District are crying foul over the inadequate sources of clean water in their area. From a distance, this dirty water covered with algae makes you think it is fetched for

August 8, 2021

Business·Crime·Politics

Busted: Former MPs On Spot For Asking Bribes From Owners Of Departed Asians Properties

Former Members of Parliament on committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities and State Enterprises (COSASE) are being accused by city landlords of witch-hunt in the ongoing row involving properties of Departed Asians. According to Eagle Online news website, the new MPs are finding

August 8, 2021