Arnoldo Kalangi, Author at Thecapitaltimes

Africa

SADC To Withdraw Troops From DRC As M23 Rebels Gain Ground

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) has announced the gradual withdrawal of its military forces from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) amid escalating conflict in the eastern region. The decision was reached during an Extraordinary Summit of SADC Heads of State

March 14, 2025

News

PAC’s Kivumbi, PSST Ggoobi Clash Over Gross Budget Indiscipline

A tense standoff unfolded on March 4, 2025, between Secretary to the Treasury Ramathan Ggoobi and Members of Parliament (MPs) on the Public Accounts Committee (PAC) as they debated concerns over financial mismanagement in government. The session, focused on reviewing the Auditor

March 5, 2025

Big Story

Cowed Kenya’s The Standard Makes U-Turn, Now Praises Gen Muhoozi’s Achievements

Just days after labeling Uganda’s Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba a “four-star brat,” Kenya’s The Standard has made a surprising U-turn, releasing a glowing profile highlighting his accomplishments. The shift comes after a backlash from Muhoozi’s supporters in the

March 5, 2025

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Judge Singiza Douglas Named New Judicial Service Commission Chairperson

President Yoweri Museveni has appointed High Court Judge Dr. Douglas Karekona Singiza as the new Chairperson of the Judicial Service Commission (JSC), a body responsible for overseeing the recruitment and discipline of judicial officers in Uganda. The appointment, conveyed in a letter

March 5, 2025

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Canada Halts Export Permits To Rwanda For Backing M23 Rebels In DRC

Canada has taken decisive action against Rwanda, suspending export permits for controlled goods and technologies due to its alleged support for the M23 rebel group operating in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). In a joint statement issued on March 4, 2025,

March 5, 2025

Entertainment

Running The Show! Gorgeous Kemigyisha Sheilah To Attend CBW Africa Summit 2025 In Lagos

Kampala’s young businesswoman and activist, Ms. Kemigyisha Sheilah M., also known as Kim K, is steadily climbing the ladder of success. Reports reaching our desk indicate that she is set to participate in the Commonwealth Business Women (CBW-Africa) Summit 2025. The summit,

March 4, 2025

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Archbishop Ssemogerere Slams Electoral Violence In Kawempe North By-Election

Archbishop Paul Ssemogerere has called on authorities to ensure a level playing field in elections, emphasizing that a flawed electoral process undermines democracy. He stressed that it would be better to forego elections altogether than to conduct them under a cloud of

March 3, 2025

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SGS Ghosts: MOWT To Reinstate Mandatory Vehicle Inspections To Enhance Road Safety

The Ministry of Works and Transport has announced plans to reintroduce mandatory motor vehicle inspections starting July 1, 2025, in an effort to address the increasing number of road accidents across the country. The inspections will begin with passenger service vehicles before

March 2, 2025

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Former UNRA Contractors To Sue Govt Over UGX 500 Billion Unpaid Arrears

A group of former contractors working under the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) have announced plans to sue the government over unpaid arrears amounting to UGX 500 billion. The contractors, who were engaged under the Ministry of Works and Transport (MoWT), argue

March 1, 2025

Security

Maj Gen Felix Busizoori Sounds Alarm On Fraudsters Targeting Soldiers’ Funds

In a recent address at the 19th Wazalendo SACCO Pre-Annual General Meeting Delegates Conference held at the 4th Air Force Wing in Gulu, Maj Gen Felix Busizoori, Commander of the 4 Infantry Division, warned of the increasing threat posed by fraudsters preying

February 25, 2025