Hannington Mbabazi, Author at Thecapitaltimes

Crime

NRM Primaries: Police Registered Over 278 Criminal Cases

A total of 278 criminal cases were registered in the recently concluded NRM primaries ranging from murder, unlawful possession of guns among others. Uganda Police Force has said. This was revealed by Charles Twiine the Criminal Investigations Department Spokesperson while addressing the

September 17, 2020

Crime

Breaking: UPDF, Prisons In Panic-mode As Over 60 Prisoners Escape From Moroto Prison With Guns

Over 60 inmates at Moroto Regional Prison have allegedly escaped from custody with over 36 guns. The inmates are exchanging fire with the security personnel. According to reports coming in, the prisoners escaped to the mountains and they are being searched with

September 16, 2020

Health

Sad: Umeme Temporarily Closes Lugogo Technical Centre After Confirming 3 Cases Of Covid-19

Uganda’s electricity distributor, UMEME has closed its technical centre in Lugogo,a Kampala suburb after three staff tested positive for the novel coronavirus. This was confirmed by the company’s head of communications Peter Kujju on Wednesday September 16, 2020 afternoon. “Umeme has been

September 16, 2020

Crime

KCCA, Contractor Sued Over Negligence During Road Construction

Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) and China State Construction Engineering Corporation Limited (CSCEC) have been dragged to court for negligence during construction of Kulambiro ring road which allegedly caused damage to private property. The road is being constructed under the World Bank

September 16, 2020

Education

Parliament Demands Government’s Clear Position On Re-opening Of Schools

The Prime Minister, Rt Hon Ruhakana Rugunda has been directed by the Speaker of Parliament to present the government position on the re-opening of schools. This followed concern by Bulamogi County Member of Parliament, Hon. Kenneth Lubogo who wondered why government should

September 16, 2020

Politics

‘You Are Nobody To Stop NUP’s Activities’: Court Dismisses Application To Block Nomination Of Party Candidates

Justice Musa Ssekaana has dismissed an application seeking to stop Electoral Commission from nominating candidates from the National Unity Platform (NUP) party. He delivered the ruling on Tuesday in response to an application filed by Basile Difas and Hassan Twaha who sought

September 16, 2020

News

DTB’s Fraud Case Escalates: Former Head of Fraud Prevention and Forensic Investigations Manager Joins List Of Witnesses

Officials at the Aga Khan’s Diamond Trust Bank (DTB) are headed for deeper trouble and are living in fear after a former manager, who was Bank’s Head of Fraud Prevention and Forensic Investigations, has joined the list of witnesses to pin the

September 16, 2020

Politics

Just In! Rukutana Declared Winner Of Rushenyi County Primary Elections Hours After Leaving Prison

The State Minister For Labor Mwesigwa Rukutana has been declared the winner of Rushenyi county NRM Primary elections for the Parliamentary flag bearer in the 2021 general election. Rukutana has defeated his closest opponent Naome Kabasharira after tallying votes from over 12

September 15, 2020

Sports

Lionel Messi Reportedly Stops Being Friends With Barcelona’s Rising Star Ansu Fati

The Guinea-Bissauan has become the youngest footballer to play for Barcelona and the youngest goalscorer in the history of UEFA’s Champions League. At the age of 17, he scored the winning goal against Inter Milan during a group stage game. Lionel Messi

September 14, 2020

Politics

Sembabule District Youth ‘Chair’ Aspirant Congratulates Primary Winners, Calls For Unity

Nayebale David the Sembabule District Aspiring Youth Chairperson has congratulated Winners in the past National Resistance Movement (NRM) flag bearer elections and called for unity amongst party members. “I thank and congratulate everyone who participated in these NRM primaries especially the youth.

September 13, 2020