Isaac Nabimanya, Author at The Capital Times

Panic As 56 Examiners Abandon UCE Exams Marking Over Poor Working Conditions

A group of 56 teachers assigned to mark Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) Senior Four exam scripts have walked away from their duties, citing dissatisfaction with the low payment they were offered. The teachers, who were stationed at Namugongo Secondary and Vocational

December 16, 2024

Business

Pride Microfinance Rebrands As Pride Bank After BoU Approval

The Bank of Uganda (BoU) has officially approved the rebranding of Pride Microfinance to Pride Bank. This development comes after the institution was granted a Credit Institution license, marking its transition from a Tier III Microfinance Deposit-taking Institution (MDI) to a Tier

December 16, 2024

East Africa

Rwanda,DRC Peace Talks Hit Snag As Kagame Pulls Out At The Last Minute

Talks due Sunday between the leaders of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo to end conflict in the eastern DRC were called off after negotiations deadlocked, officials said. Since 2021 a Rwanda-backed rebel militia has seized swathes of the eastern DRC,

December 16, 2024

Security

CDF Kainerugaba,Field Marshal Jula Hold Talks On Military Cooperation

The Chief of Defence Forces of the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba, and his Ethiopian counterpart, Field Marshal Birhanu Jula, held talks on military cooperation between their respective militaries. Gen Kainerugaba was accompanied by the Deputy Chief of Defence

December 16, 2024

Community

Uganda’s Simon Kaheru, Oscar Kamukama, Bruce Mpamizo, and Kenneth Ayebare Elected to EABC Leadership

Uganda’s Simon Kaheru, Oscar Kamukama, Bruce Mpamizo, and Kenneth Ayebare have been elected to key positions in the East African Business Council (EABC). This occurred during the 23rd Annual General Meeting (AGM), held on December 13, 2024, in Arusha, Tanzania. Simon Kaheru

December 14, 2024

News

Speaker Among, Mpuuga, Lukwago Pay Tribute To Hajj Ali Nganda, Father Of MP Ssemujju Nganda

The Speaker of Uganda’s Parliament, Rt. Hon. Anita Annet Among among other top government officials have mourned the passing of Hajj Ali Nganda, father to Hon. Ibrahim Ssemujju Nganda, Member of Parliament for Kira Municipality. In a heartfelt message shared on her

December 14, 2024

Crime

NGO Boss Pinned Over Forging Janet Museveni’s Signature To Solicit Funds

A 24-year-old man, Kenneth Niwamanya, is facing charges of forging the signature of Education and Sports Minister Janet Museveni. Prosecutors allege Niwamanya created counterfeit letters bearing the minister’s signature to appoint her as the patron of his organization, UMOJA Youth Initiative Development

December 14, 2024

National News

ULS Extraordinary General Meeting Will Go On As Planned Despite Court Injuction-Ssemakadde

The President of the Uganda Law Society (ULS), Isaac Ssemakadde has reiterated his commitment to upholding the Society’s principles of democracy and accountability following what he described as a deliberate attempt by the judiciary to suppress the upcoming Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM)

December 14, 2024

Crime

Four Mbarara Police Officers Dismissal Over Dragging Elderly Woman In Mud

The Police Disciplinary Court in Mbarara has recommended the dismissal of four officers involved in a viral video that exposed excessive use of force during the arrest of Victoria Kabatoreine. The officers, identified as ASP Andrew Betunga, Detective Constables Darious Aharizira, Hope

December 14, 2024

Entertainment

Released: Bebe Cool Outs Circumference, The First Single Off His Upcoming Album- Break The Chains

At the beginning of the week, singer Bebe Cool announced he was set to release Circumference, the first single off his Break the Chains album. This morning, Friday December 13th, at exactly midnight, the single circumference went live on streaming platforms including

December 13, 2024