Hannington Mbabazi, Author at Thecapitaltimes

Health

Summary: President Museveni Lifts the 42 Days Covid-19 Induced Lockdown With Strict Measures, Bars & Churches Remain Closed

President Yoweri Museveni on Friday evening announced fresh guidelines to follow allowing public transport to reopen at half capacity as one of the measures aimed at stopping the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Uganda. On June 18, 2021, Museveni imposed

July 30, 2021

Health

Big Push: Uganda Cancer Institute Gets Over Shs 7bn To Equip, Revamp National Reference Lab

The Uganda Cancer Institute has received funding worth 7.3 billion Shillings to equip its laboratory to become the reference entity for both research and diagnosis of tumours across East Africa. The Institute’s Executive Director Dr Jackson Orem said they are revamping the

July 30, 2021

Travel

Irresistible Offer! Classy Speke Resort Munyonyo Unveils Lavish Girl’s Slumber Party!

Travelling as a family means going for the utmost comfort especially for the children, teens and adults. Sheltered under charming, traditional African, modern contemporary and furnished with rich natural fabrics, the rooms and cottages at Speke Resort are equipped with the latest

July 29, 2021

Health

Tanzania’s President Samia Vaccinated Against Covid-19, Rolls Out Massive vaccination

Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan received her Covid-19 jab Wednesday as the country launched its vaccination campaign. She led members of her Cabinet in receiving Johnson&Johnson’s vaccine that was donated by the US government. The vaccine rollout was broadcast live from the

July 29, 2021

Crime

UPDF Officer Arrested Over Misconduct, Torturing Civilian

The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) have arrested its serving army officer after a video of him slapping a civilian went viral on social media. “UPDF has noted with concern a circulating video of one of our soldiers acting out of order

July 29, 2021

Politics

Museveni Swears In Three More Ministers

President Yoweri Kaguta Tibuhaburwa Museveni has on Wednesday, July 28, presided over the swearing-in of three more Ministers. These are; Hon. Wilson Muruli Mukasa Minister of Public Service, Hon. Sam Mangusho Cheptoris, Minister of Water and Environment, Hon. Kyakulaga Fred Bwino Minister

July 29, 2021

Security

‘I Wasn’t Involved in Negotiations for Car Tracking Deal’- Security Minister Jim Muhwezi Breaks Silence

The newly appointed Security Minister Maj. Gen Jim Muhwezi has finally broken silence on reports making rounds that he was among the key signatories to the insolvent ‘Ghost’ Russian firm recently hired to install digital trackers in all vehicles in Uganda. The

July 29, 2021

Health

President Museveni Address on Covid-19 Moved to Friday

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s Covid-19 address has been moved to Friday July 30, 8PM – a day earlier than the initially communicated, according to Prime Minister Robinah Nabbanja. “H.E The President will address the Nation on #COVID19 this Friday July 30, 2021 at 08:00pm,”

July 29, 2021

Lifestyle

Here Is What Makes Kabira Country Club Your Unique Luxurious Spot!

Finding a hotel that can offer exquisite business and good family time is a rare gem in Kampala yet Kabira Country Club does just that. For the years past, Kabira has capped its beauty by keeping maximum standards and quality services. Set

July 28, 2021

Business

How Radio Will Positively Impact The New Normal; Digital Marketing Specialist, Raheem Abdul Shares His Take on Radio Influence In Uganda

With Uganda going through the phase of a 42-day lockdown, Media has been incredibly put in the spotlight on how they distribute information to support the fight against the pandemic. For the larger part, the Media in Uganda has been an undoubtedly

July 27, 2021