Isaac Nabimanya, Author at The Capital Times

News

Africa Can Feed Itself-Museveni Declares End To Food Imports With Homegrown Solutions

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has reiterated the importance of food self-sufficiency in Africa, stressing that the continent has the necessary resources to produce and process its own food instead of relying on imports. Speaking on Monday, February 3, 2025, during a meeting

February 4, 2025

Security

It’s A Public Secret That Kagame Is Funding M23 In DRC – Lt. Gen. Kayumba

Former Rwanda Army Chief of Staff, Lieutenant-General Kayumba Nyamwasa, has made a bold claim, asserting that Rwanda is backing the M23 rebels currently fighting in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). “It’s an open secret. I don’t know why people even

February 3, 2025

Big Story

Big Story: Electoral Commission, Ethics Directorate Cited In Financial Mismanagement

The Auditor General has raised concerns over financial mismanagement in the Electoral Commission, the Directorate of Ethics and Integrity, and 14 other government agencies, leading to their receipt of qualified audit opinions for the year 2024. This revelation was made by James

February 3, 2025

Crime

Police Pledge Justice For The Family Of Driver Ssemwaka, Shot By An Officer Near Sheraton Hotel

The head of the Community Policing Department, CP Anatoli Muleterwa, has assured the family of the late Ssemwaka Julius that police are committed to delivering justice after he was fatally shot by a police officer on December 23, 2024. Ssemwaka was shot

February 3, 2025

News

Public Outcry As MPs Pass 89 Billion For Karuma, Isimba Dam Defect Supervision

Parliament has approved an additional UGX 89 billion requested by the Ministry of Energy to oversee corrective works at Karuma and Isimba hydropower dams, sparking public criticism over escalating project costs. Of the approved funds, UGX 51 billion has been allocated for

February 3, 2025

Community

Why Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia was awarded Order of the Crested Crane Medal

City businessman and philanthropist Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia and his daughter, Sheena Ruparelia, were among the top awardees of nationalmedals on the 39th NRM/A Victory Day Anniversary Celebrations in Mubende. Dr. Sudhir was awarded the Distinguished Order of the Crested Crane (Grand Officer)

February 2, 2025

News

Shock As Works Ministry Commissioner Tibiwa Found Dead Mysteriously At Home

The Ministry of Works and Transport has been thrown into mourning following the sudden death of Ms. Rosemary Tibiwa, the Commissioner for Transport Services and Infrastructure. Ms. Tibiwa was found dead at her home on Saturday, February 1, 2025. In an official

February 1, 2025

Big Story

Dr. Sudhir Awarded “Distinguished Order of the Crested Crane Medal” as NRM Marks 39 Years

The National Resistance Movement (NRM) has marked 39 years since it took over power with a grand celebration held today in Mubende District. The event was graced by President Yoweri Museveni, who took the occasion to honor individuals for their outstanding contributions

January 31, 2025

Politics

Swords Out: NRM Faces Internal Turmoil As Karadi Rejects Nambi’s Endorsement For Kawempe North By-Election

A political storm is brewing within the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) as Hajatt Hanifah Karadi, the former Resident District Commissioner (RDC), publicly rejected the party’s choice of Hajjat Faridah Nambi as the flag bearer for the upcoming Kawempe North by-election. The

January 31, 2025

National News

Benon Kajuna Appointed As New Managing Director Of Uganda Railways Corporation

The former Director of Transport in the Ministry of Works and Transport Benon Kajuna, has been appointed as the new Managing Director of Uganda Railways Corporation (URC). His appointment comes amid the government’s rationalization efforts, which led to the abolition of director-level

January 31, 2025