Hannington Mbabazi, Author at Thecapitaltimes

KCCA Bosses, Law Firm Ssendege & Co. Advocates Pinned In Shs14Bn Scandal

Officers of the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) and lawyers of city law firm Ssendege & Co. Advocates have been pinned in a plot to rake over Shs14Bn from the Authority’s coffer under the guise of legal costs and compensations. This rip-off

November 24, 2020

News

Countrywide Inspection: UNBS Vows To Close Fuel Stations Violating Quality Measures

The Uganda National Bureau of Standards – UNBS has warned that the next countrywide inspections of fuel stations for quality will lead to the closure of some stations which will be found to have violated standards. The UNBS has been periodically carrying

November 24, 2020

Crime·World News

UN Issues Statement On Uganda Over Brutal Murder Of Unarmed Protesting Civilians Ahead Of 2021 Elections

The United Nations Secretary General Aantonio Guterres has called for restraint in Uganda in the run up to the elections. This follows reports of more than 45 killed in riots that came after the arrest of presidential candidate Robert Kyagulanyi. Below is

November 23, 2020

Crime

Police: More 262 Suspects Arrested Over Kyagulanyi Protests As Death Toll Rises To 45

Security personnel have arrested another 262 suspects in connection to the protests that rocked the country last week. The protests followed the arrest and detention of Robert Kyagulanyi, the National Unity Platform-NUP presidential candidate. Protests broke out spontaneously across the country and

November 23, 2020

News

Why You Should Have Your Family Vacation At Commonwealth Speke Resort This November

The year 2020 has not been an easy one because of the coronavirus pandemic that came with a myriad of travel restrictions. The pandemic prevented many Ugandans from travelling abroad on vacation and many are looking at the local market for options;

November 22, 2020

Crime·Security

Gen Tumwine Condemns Acts Of Violence By Rioters Says Police Has a Right To Kill If Attacked

The Minister of Security, Gen Elly Tumwine has said that the police and other security personnel have a right to kill protesters if they are attacked. Speaking to reporters at the Uganda Media Centre in Kampala, Gen Tumwine said that he had

November 20, 2020

Lifestyle

Mighty Heart: Tycoon Sudhir Offers To Fund Okuda’s Master Of Laws Study At University Of London

Ugandan billionaire Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia has offered to fund journalist and lawyer Ivan Okuda’s further education at the University of London in the United Kingdom. Okuda, 27, a young astute lawyer and retired journalist, will pursue a Masters in Law (Corporate &

November 20, 2020

News

Dr Sudhir’s Impressive Journey and Future of Victoria University Catches Attention of South Sudanese

Dr Sudhir Ruparelia, the founder of Ruparelia Group of companies has shared an impressive journey and future of Victoria University which left many people yearning for more. During an event organized recently at the University, Dr Sudhir revealed that in 2013, they

November 20, 2020

Crime

Bugiri Man Murders Wife For Outside Bonking

Residents of Bugiri town council were left in shock after jilted husband hacked to death his wife after suspecting her of having love affair with another man. The suspect has been identified as Kassim Ouma who picked a panga and cut several

November 19, 2020

Business

Gov’t Starts Inspection Of Private Labour Export Companies As They Resume Business

The Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development has today started the inspection of labour exporting companies to assess the level of compliance with the COVID-19 Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs). According to a letter from Aggrey David Kibenge, the Permanent Secretary of

November 19, 2020