Hannington Mbabazi, Author at Thecapitaltimes

Health

Staying Well Together: NCHE Issues Guidelines For Re-opening Of Institutions For Final Year Medics

The National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) has released guidelines for reopening of institutions for final year students undertaking health related institutions. In a statement which was on Tuesday September 1, 2020, addressed to all Vice Chancellors and Principals Institutions Offering health

September 1, 2020

Crime

Court Sets Date To Rule On The Dismissal Of DTB’s Defence In Shs 120Bn Fraud Case

Prominent Ugandan businessman Hamis Kiggundu has asked the Commercial Division of the High Court to throw out the defense evidence presented by Diamond Trust Bank in a row involving the two parties. The young tycoon through his Ham Enterprises (U) Limited earlier

September 1, 2020

Education

Ray Of Hope As Ruparelia Foundation Donates 10 Computers To African Institute For Investigative Journalism

The Ruparelia Foundation through Kampala Parents’ School has on Tuesday September 1, 2020 donated 10 computers to African Institute for Investigative Journalism to facilitate home-based learning as schools remain closed due to coronavirus. The donation was handed over to Mr. Solomon Sserwanja

September 1, 2020

Health

Nepal Reports Record High Infections, Deaths From Covid-19 In Single Day

The Nepali government on Sunday confirmed record high deaths from COVID-19 and the record daily spike in cases in a single day. “A total of 14 persons died in the last 24 hours taking the total number of deaths from the pandemic

August 31, 2020

Politics

‘I’ve Seen Light’, Prodigal Son Basajja Mivule Officially Welcomed In NRM

Veteran journalist and Political Show host Basajja Mivule has today crossed to the ruling party National Resistance Movement (NRM) 27 days after he was unveiled at Bobi Wine’s political party, the National Unity Platform (NUP). Mivule was unveiled by events promoter Balaam

August 31, 2020

Business

Why The Case Of Ham Enterprises Vs DTB Must Be A Concern To The Wider Business Community In Uganda

By Fred Mwebya All over the world, countries grow and develop as a result of how strong and respected their systems and structures are. There is no doubt that fundamental growth and development depends on the prevailing economic, political and legal structures

August 31, 2020

Business

New Twist: Ham Enterprises Set to Crush DTB In Court Over 120Bn Fraud Case & Illegalities By The Bank

Emerging Proof reveals Diamond Trust Bank’s unlawful operations in total defilement of Financial Protection Acts of both Uganda and Kenya amounting to an illegality. In a formal way, the Bank’s operations are directly monitored and supervised by Central Banks of a given

August 30, 2020

Crime

Mitooma MP Thomas Tayebwa Faces Arrest For Assaulting UMEME Staff

Mitooma member of parliament Thomas Tayebwa has come under fire and faces arrest for assaulting an employee of UMEME on duty. In a statement from UMEME Ltd today, a case of assault against the MP has been opened at Katwe Police Station

August 28, 2020

Security

UPDF Distances Self From ‘Besigye’s Possible Coup’ In Uganda

The Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) has distanced itself from comments made by former presidential candidate Col Dr Kizza Besigye, who on Friday predicted a military led overthrow of the current National Resistance Movement Government under President Yoweri Museveni. Besigye, citing other

August 28, 2020

Crime

Sad! Primary Teacher Commits Suicide Over Covid-19 Debts

A primary teacher in Kamuli district has taken his own life allegedly due to accumulated debts. Jimmy Buyonga, 32, a teacher at Kasambira Preparatory primary school in Bugulumbya sub-county in eastern Uganda hanged himself at the school premises. Rose Namukose, a resident

August 28, 2020