Hannington Mbabazi, Author at Thecapitaltimes

Medical Cannabis Growing, Labour Externalisation Only Way To Boost Uganda’s Economy – Tycoon Rajiv Ruparelia Tips Cabinet

By Rajiv Ruparelia On January 2nd I turned 31 years of age. Since I started actively running the Ruparelia Group- conglomerates of 28 companies, I usually use my birthday, which is just about the start of the New Year to reflect on business

January 12, 2021

Politics

Rtd. Col.Basaliza Urges Ugandans To Commit To Peace Ahead Of Elections

The former member of parliament for Burahya County and Commissioner Uganda Human Rights Commission Rtd Colonel Stephen Basaliza aka Omudumizi has called upon the people of Greater Tooro/Rwenzori Sub region to exbit tolerance, Unity and Observe Peace during the forth coming Presidential

January 11, 2021

Politics

‘It’s Done, Uganda Will Change Whether Museveni Wants It Or Not’ – Nobert Mao

Change of leadership is inevitable in Uganda whether president, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni likes it or not, the Democratic Party-DP presidential candidate, Norbert Mao has said. According to Mao, Museveni should not live in denial that he cannot be removed because he too

January 11, 2021

Business

‘Disregard Falsehood Statements Purportedly To Be Issued By Us On Load-Shedding Ahead Of Elections’- UMEME Clarifies

The Uganda Electricity Transmission Company Limited has refuted claims that they will deliberately cut off power in most parts of the country on January 13 and 14 to deny Ugandans the chance of watching Televisions on election day. In a statement issued

January 11, 2021

Politics

‘We Don’t Know You!’-Tears As Gen. Saleh Walks Away From Hungry NRM Journalists In Gulu

General Salim Saleh on Saturday walked away from dozens of youths claiming to be journalists under an umbrella called ”Entertainment News Reporters Association.” The 28 youths comprising both male and female reportedly traveled from Kampala city on Friday evening to meet Gen

January 10, 2021

Education

Aspiring Students Can Now Get Fully Funded Scholarships At Victoria University

Victoria University, one of the many education investments made by the Ruparelia Group, has announced that aspiring students can now get fully funded scholarships to study courses of their choice at the Jinja Road-based institution. Victoria University Vice-Chancellor Dr Krishna N. Sharma said students

January 9, 2021

Crime·News

Don Zella’s Troubles Escalate As Speke Apartments Petitions U.S Embassy Over Her Counterfeit Dollars

City businessman Sudhir Ruparelia, who is the chairperson of Ruparelia Group of Companies, has petitioned the U.S embassy in Uganda to investigate socialite Sheila Nandege aka Don Zella, over allegations that she might be involved with an international cartel to deals in

January 7, 2021

Crime

Horror: Over 10,000 Families Face Forceful Eviction In Hoima Ahead Of 2021 Elections

More than 10,000 families in six villages in Kigorobya sub-county in Hoima district are on the verge of being evicted forcefully from their ancestral land. The affected families are from Kigomba, Kyamucumba, Kalyambuzi, Kyataruga, Kamugembe 1 and Kyamugembe 2 villages. The residents

January 6, 2021

Crime

Big Eye’s Baby Mama Don Zella Swallows Own Vomit After Fake Robbery Claims

National Resistance Movement (NRM) mobiliser Ibrahim Mayanja aka Big Eye’s baby mama Nalongo Sheila Nandege aka Don Zella is in hot soup over allegations that she was robbed of property worth millions of shillings while at tycoon Sudhir Ruparelia’s Speke Apartments, along

January 6, 2021

Politics

NOWIP, UMWA Launch Online Platform To Foster Women’s Participation In Politics

Civil Society Organizations (CSOs) that include the Network of Women in Politics ( NOWIP), Uganda Media Women’s Association (UMWA) and the Democratic Governance Facility (DGF) have launched an online platform called “Nowip Press”, which will be used to promote the political affiliations

January 6, 2021