Isaac Nabimanya, Author at The Capital Times

Court Issues Arrest Warrant Against Ssemakadde

The Buganda Road Chief Magistrate’s Court has issued a warrant for the arrest of Uganda Law Society (ULS) President Isaac Ssemakadde after he failed to appear in court for the second time. Chief Magistrate Ronald Kayizzi issued the order on Monday, February

February 24, 2025

Crime

Businessman,Cairo Bank Staff Jailed Over UGX200M Loan Fraud

A businessman and a former Cairo Bank credit officer have been sentenced to four years in prison and fined Shs 100 million each for their roles in a fraudulent scheme that defrauded Cairo Bank of Shs 200 million. The Buganda Road Court

February 24, 2025

Big Story

Parliament Presses MUK Bosses For Failing To Appoint Substantive Deputy VC For Finance

The leadership of Makerere University has come under parliamentary scrutiny over the prolonged vacancy in the office of the Deputy Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration. Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among, has directed the Ministry of Education and Sports to provide an

February 24, 2025

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Ex-DRC President Kabila Blames Tshisekedi Of Governance Failures Amid Escalating Eastern DRC Crisis

Former President of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Joseph Kabila, has blamed President Félix Tshisekedi for the worsening crisis in the country, arguing that poor governance and political mismanagement have contributed significantly to the ongoing conflict in the east. In a

February 24, 2025

Big Story·Politics

2026 Updates: Hon. Jennifer Muheesi Leads Kazo District Opinion Polls as Voters Express Strong Support

Kazo District, Uganda — As the 2026 parliamentary elections draw closer, Hon. Jennifer Abaho Muheesi has emerged as the frontrunner in opinion polls conducted across Kazo District. In a recent survey, conducted by a team visiting within the district, Muheesi has garnered

February 24, 2025

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Rwanda Rejects US Sanctions On General Kabarebe Over Alleged Support For M23 Rebels

The Rwandan government has strongly criticized the United States for imposing sanctions on its Minister of State for Regional Integration, James Kabarebe, over alleged involvement in the conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The US Treasury Department announced the sanctions

February 22, 2025

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Security Frees Nyanzi As 40 Teso NUP Elders Are Arrested

Security operatives have released National Unity Platform (NUP) head of mobilization, Fred Nyanzi, after four days of incommunicado detention. His release follows claims by NUP president Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, that military operatives abducted over 40 elderly party members

February 22, 2025

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Parliament Grants 9.5 Bn In Tax Waivers To Selected Investors

Parliament has approved tax waivers amounting to over Shs9.5 billion for various local investors in the 2024/2025 financial year. This follows the adoption of a report by the Committee on Finance, Planning, and Economic Development, which assessed applications from institutions facing financial

February 22, 2025

Entertainment

Singer Bebe Cool Embraces Mellow Afrobeats In New Single “Motivation

If there’s a rollout that has shaped the future of local music releases, it’s definitely Bebe Cool’s. He is set to release his highly anticipated album, Break the Chains, later this year and has already dropped two singles from it: Circumference, which

February 21, 2025

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Gov’t Seeks UGX 697 Billion Loan To Fund Umeme Buyout Ahead Of Concession Expiry

The Ugandan government has formally requested parliamentary approval to borrow $190.9 million (UGX 697.8 billion) from Stanbic Bank to finance the buyout of Umeme Limited, the country’s main electricity distributor. The proposal was presented to Parliament on February 18, 2025, by Henry

February 19, 2025