Hannington Mbabazi, Author at Thecapitaltimes

Crime

Min. Kakubo Resigns Over $100,000 ‘Chinese Bribe’

Zambian Foreign minister Stanley Kakubo resigned Tuesday, hours after he was embroiled in a social media frenzy over alleged dealings with a Chinese businessman. Kakubo, who had been Foreign minister since September 2021, said in a letter he was quitting because of

December 31, 2023

Crime

Illegal Connections: Mayuge Resident Electrocuted

Police in Busoga East have confirmed the death of Amuza Woya, 30, a resident of Musima village in Mpungwe sub-county, Mayuge district. He reportedly died from electrocution while making an illegal power connection to his house last night. According to reports, Woya

December 28, 2023

National News·Politics

Hajji Kigongo Fumes at ‘Mafias’ Disturbing Namyalo at ONC, Vows to Support her Self-empowerment Programs

The National Vice Chairman of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), Al-Hajji Moses Kigongo has fumed at selfish individuals disturbing the peace of Hajjat Hadijah Namyalo at the Office of the National Chairman to back off and let her do the party’s

December 23, 2023

Health

Money Injected Into Preventing HIV Infection in Girls Not Yielding Fruits

All the money injected into social interventions to help protect girls and young women from contracting HIV has not yielded much, a new study reveals. Through a campaign to ensure that girls are kept in schools, the Global Fund allocated the Ministry of

December 20, 2023

Crime

Former LRA Rebel Commander Ongwen Transferred to Norway to Start 25-year Jail Term

The former Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) rebel commander, Dominic Ongwen has been transferred to an undisclosed detention facility in Norway to begin serving his 25-year jail term. Ogwen was transferred yesterday Monday, according to a statement from the Hague-based International Criminal Court (ICC).

December 19, 2023

Business·Health

6 Rules You Should Always Follow When Flying

When it comes to flying, there are unspoken rules of etiquette that can make a significant difference in the comfort and experience of both yourself and your fellow passengers. In a survey conducted by the travel search engine Kayak, 1,000 people were

December 18, 2023

National News

Ismaili Community Joins PAP, Donates Relief Items Worth Millions To Kyaka Refugees

By Andrew Irumba Kampala: The Ismaili Civic Community in Uganda, an extension of the global Ismaili Civic Engagement of the Aghakan, has Saturday joined the Pan-African Pyramid (PAP) in a collection of relief aide to Kyaka II Refugees Settlement found in Kyegegwa

December 17, 2023

East Africa

Rwanda Tops 2023 Africa Visa Openness Index

Rwanda has become the latest African country to offer visa-free access to all African citizens according to the latest edition of the Africa Visa Openness Index jointly published on Dec.12 by the African Union and the African Development Bank Group. A visa

December 17, 2023

Crime

URA Targets ‘Ba-Summer’, Set for Christmas Operation on Foreign Registered Cars

The Uganda Revenue Authority-URA is increasing its vigilance against foreign registered motor vehicles and those bearing Temporary Road Licenses that have expired. The tax body expects a sharp rise in such motor vehicles on the road as many foreign-based Ugandans return home

December 17, 2023

Business·National News

Uganda Fully Reopens Key Bridge Renovated by Chinese Contractor

Uganda has reopened a key bridge on an international highway connecting it to four other countries. The Katonga bridge, destroyed by flash floods in May, was restored and upgraded by Chinese Communications Construction Company (CCCC). The bridge is on the highway connecting

December 17, 2023