Hannington Mbabazi, Author at Thecapitaltimes

‘The Whole Process was illegal & Needs Review’- Tooro Mairungi Farmers Appeals To President Museveni Not To Assent To the New Narcotic Drugs Bill

A group of Mairungi/Khat growers in Tooro sub-region, under their umbrella body Kabarole Mairungi Growers Association, have petitioned President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, beseeching him not to pass the Narcotic Drugs And Psychotropic Substances Bill (2023) as it is, arguing that is aimed

September 16, 2023

Business

I Will Definitely Buy Shares – Tycoon Sudhir Ruparelia Endorses Airtel IPO

Billionaire businessman, as well as the largest Ugandan and individual equities investor on the Uganda Stock Exchange, has endorsed the Airtel Uganda IPO, saying that it is a good buy. He made remarks while Speaking to the CEO East Africa Magazine on

August 30, 2023

National News·Politics

‘Come and Witness Yourself’- ONC Boss Uzeiye Urges Bazzukulu to Flood Kololo On Friday For Museveni’s 79th Birthday, Remembering The 1985 Katonga Battle

The head of the Office of the National Chairman (ONC), Hajjat Uzeiye Hadijah Namyalo, provided an update on the progress being made in the preparations for the upcoming 79th birthday celebrations of President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni. Namyalo said this event will be

August 30, 2023

Education

Unlocking Excellence Through Sports: Pictorial View Of Why Your Child Needs To Join Kampala Parents’ School

A dynamic wave of jubilation and camaraderie swept through Kampala Parents’ School on August 26th, 2023, as the campus transformed into a pulsating arena of athleticism and unity. This wasn’t just a regular sports day; it was a testimony to the transformative

August 28, 2023

National News

CSWCT Honors Bighearted Sudhir Ruparelia Lifetime Achievement Award for Chimpanzee Conservation Philanthropy in Uganda

Billionaire businessman and co-founder of the Ruparelia Foundation, Dr Sudhir Ruparelia, has been awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award by the Chimpanzee Sanctuary & Wildlife Conservation Trust (CSWCT) for his philanthropic contribution to the trust, especially the Ngamba Island Chimpanzee Sanctuary. Sudhir who

August 27, 2023

National News

Meet Kaabong District, Where Mobile Money Arrives After 2 Hours

Amidst the sprawling hills of Ik constituency in Kaabong district, northeastern Uganda, an indigenous minority tribe is taking a unique approach to overcome the challenges of mobile phone network connectivity. The Ik people, residing in the hilly areas that stretch from Kaabong

August 25, 2023

Lifestyle

EXCLUSIVE SCOOP: Optional Allan Unleashes “That Mulago Boy, Apologetically Funny” Comedy Extravaganza at the National Theater!

Kampala: Brace yourselves, comedy connoisseurs, for a comedic explosion like no other! The irrepressibly hilarious Kibuka Allan, aka the infamous Optional Allan, is gearing up to hit the stage once again with his uproarious comedy showdown, “That Mulago Boy, Apologetically Funny.” Mark

August 9, 2023

National News

Big-hearted ONC Boss Donates Relief Items Worth Millions To Excel Vocational Training Centre After Fire Tragedy

The Office of the National Chairman (ONC), headed by Hajjat Hadija Namyalo, on Monday August 7, 2023, donated relief items to Excel Vocational Training Centre in Kalule, Luwero District, weeks after the institution was gutted by fire that destroyed property worth millions

August 8, 2023

National News

Excitement Engulfs NRM Supporters As Bazzukulu Prepare To Throw Massive Birthday Celebrations For President Museveni As He Turns 79

Thousands of National Resistance Movement (NRM) supporters especially the youths (Bazzukulu) are warming up to storm Kololo Airstrip on September 8th, 2023 to celebrate President Yoweri Kaguta’s 79th birthday. The fete, which has been organised by a team of dedicated Bazzukulu, with

August 7, 2023

National News

OP-ED: EY Africa Leaders Induction 2023: Embracing Legacy, Igniting Growth

As the EY Africa Leaders Induction concluded this past week in the bustling city of Johannesburg, the essence of our gathering continues to resonate. I find myself ruminating not only on the powerful connections forged during the event but also on the indelible

August 6, 2023