Hannington Mbabazi, Author at Thecapitaltimes

Hon. Basaliza Petitions Human Rights Commission Over Kiryandongo Evictions

Hon. Stephen Basaliza, who is a retired Uganda Peoples Defence Forces (UPDF) Colonel, has petitioned the Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) to intervene in the eviction of over 500 people from their land and homes in Kiryandongo District. In his petition dated

August 20, 2020

Security

UPDF Officer Who Defected To Bobi Wine’s NUP Arrested

Uganda Police Force with sister security organs have arrested private Justus Turyatunga, an officer who on Tuesday announced his affiliation to Bobi Wine’s National Unity Platform (NUP) party. Turyatunga stormed NUP offices in Kamwokya donning in a UPDF uniform and a red

August 20, 2020

Crime·Politics

Breaking! Mali President, Prime Minister Arrested By Mutinying Soldiers As Crisis Deepens

By Agencies Mali President Ibrahim Boubakar Keïta has been arrested by mutinying soldiers, a government spokesman has confirmed. Prime Minister Boubou Cissé has also been arrested, despite earlier appeals for “brotherly dialogue”. The apparent coup attempt in the West African nation began

August 18, 2020

Politics

Western Region Youth MP Aspirant Katuramu Shot By Counter Terrorism Police

Simon Katuramu, one of the candidates in the race for the Mbarara youth Member of Parliament has on Tuesday afternoon been shot in the stomach. Reports suggest that Simon Katuramu, who is also a lecturer at Metropolitan University, was allegedly shot by

August 18, 2020

Politics

Gen. Tumukunde Arrested In Buikwe

Njeru police in Buikwe district have arrested Gen. Henry Tumukunde, a presidential aspirant and former Security Minister who had come in the district for a regional consultative meeting. Gen. Tumukunde was arrested today afternoon at Royal Paradise Hotel in Naminya village, Njeru

August 18, 2020

Health

Terrible! Uganda Registers 43 New Covid-19 Cases

Uganda has registered 43 new cases of Coronavirus, with authorities expressing “concern” over the increased infections in the capital city, Kampala. “The Ministry of Health with concern has observed the rapidly increasing cases in Kampala,” the Ministry said in a statement this

August 18, 2020

Politics

FDC Primaries: Dr. Warren Katoora Distantly Floors MP Roland Kaginda, Ingrid Turinawe In Rukungiri Municipality Elections

The Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) Secretary for mobilisation, Ms Ingrid Turinawe, Mugume Roland Kaginda, Benon Rwenzigye, Herbert Mbabazi Kawawa and Francis Musimire were on Tuesday August, 18 defeated by Dr Warren Tumwine Katoora in the party primaries in Rukungiri District. Mugume

August 18, 2020

Politics

Elders Punch Holes In Credentials For Basaliza’s Competitors

The elderly people and several voters in Western region have expressed doubt for all the candidates that are competing with Rtd. Col. Hon. Stephen Bazalisa for the Elderly Representative in Parliament seat. As the 2021 general election looms nearer, elders in Western

August 18, 2020

News·Politics

Mabirizi Effect: EC Set To Release Kyagulanyi’s Academic Credentials

The Electoral Commission (EC) is set to release Bobi Wine’s academic credentials today following a petition by maverick lawyer Hassan Male Mabirizi. Counsel Mabirizi petitioned the EC seeking to be availed with Kyadondo East lawmaker Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu aka Bobi Wine’s academic

August 18, 2020

Health·News

Museveni Set To Announce More Tough Directives Next Week As Covid-19 Cases Surge

The President of Uganda Yoweri Museveni has revealed that he will address the country about the current Covid-19 situation next week as Covid-19 cases in the country surge. The President made remarks while addressing the NRM delegates conference held from State House

August 18, 2020