Isaac Nabimanya, Author at The Capital Times

Kazo Woman MP Muheesi Deepens Grassroots Impact with Zakah, Clean Water and Coffee Reforms

Kazo District Woman Member of Parliament, Hon. Jennifer Muheesi, has intensified her years-long push to uplift constituents through economic empowerment, faith-based welfare, and infrastructure upgrades—building on initiatives she first championed during her 2021 election campaign. From Saturday, March 15, to Sunday, March

March 23, 2025

Big Story·Education

Ugandan Schools Struggle with Sanitation Despite Major Hygiene Initiative

Millions of schoolchildren in Uganda have been safeguarded from hygiene-related illnesses following the construction of 1500 handwashing facilities under the Dettol Hygiene Quest Program. The initiative, implemented by Chil Ai with support from Reckitt, aims to improve sanitation in schools across the

March 22, 2025

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Mezonoir Tragedy: Autopsy Reveals Socialite Martha Ahumuza Died Of An Aneurysm

A preliminary autopsy report has revealed that Martha Ahumuza Murari, the young woman who collapsed at Mezo Noir nightclub on Wednesday night, died from a ruptured aneurysm, ruling out initial fears of drink spiking. Murari, who had been enjoying a night out

March 22, 2025

Politics

Chairman Nyanzi’s Son Churchill Sworn In As MUK’s 91st Guild President

Makerere University has officially sworn in James Churchill Ssentamu as its 91st Guild President following his victory in the recently concluded elections. Ssentamu, who ran as an independent candidate, triumphed over John Bosco Rukundo of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) and Ismaili

March 22, 2025

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CDF Kainerugaba Advocates For African Military Cooperation In Address To RDF Officers

Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces (CDF), General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has emphasized the need for enhanced military cooperation among African nations to strengthen regional stability and continental unity. While delivering a lecture to senior officers at the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) Command and

March 22, 2025

News

Mao Demands Electoral Reforms After Kawempe North Turmoil

Justice Minister Norbert Mao has called for urgent electoral reforms in the wake of the chaos that marred the Kawempe North by-election. He described the events as a setback for democracy, highlighting weaknesses in the Electoral Commission, unresolved political tensions, and the

March 22, 2025

Crime

Two Brothers Arrested In Alleged Intoxication Plot Of City Girl Martha Ahumuza At MezoNoir

Police in Kampala have arrested two men in connection with the suspected poisoning of 23-year-old Martha Ahumuza Murari, who collapsed at Mezo Noir, a popular nightclub in Kololo. Kampala Metropolitan Police spokesperson, Patrick Onyango, confirmed the arrest of Edward Mugabo, a cashier

March 21, 2025

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Rot In Jail: DPP Rejects Eron Kiiza’s Sureties

Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Jane Frances Abodo, has objected to the bail application of detained lawyer Eron Kiiza, citing the gravity of the offense for which he was convicted. Kiiza, who was sentenced to nine months in prison by the General

March 21, 2025

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MPs Protest Delay In Nalukoola’s Swearing-In Ceremony

Members of Parliament have voiced frustration over the Electoral Commission’s delay in gazetting Elias Nalukoola, the newly elected Kawempe North MP, which has prevented his official swearing-in. The issue was raised during the parliamentary sitting on Thursday, March 20, 2025, presided over

March 21, 2025

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Parliament Approves $190M Loan For UMEME Buyout Amid Figure Disparities

Members of Parliament have given the government the green light to secure a $190 million loan from Stanbic Bank Uganda to finance the buyout of electricity distributor Umeme Limited. The decision came after extensive debate on March 20, 2025, with several MPs

March 21, 2025