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Libya Electoral Body Rejects Gaddafi’s Son As Presidential Candidate
Libya’s electoral commission on Wednesday announced its rejection of the candidacy of Seif al-Islam Gaddafi, son of slain dictator Muammar Gaddafi, to run in next month’s presidential election. Other hopefuls still in the running include eastern-based strongman Khalifa Haftar, interim premier Abdulhamid Dbeibah and former interior minister Fathi Bashagha, as the commission said their submissions…
LoP Mpuuga Tasks Govt To Increase Funding For Political Party Forum
The Opposition in Parliament has called for increased funding to the National Consultative Forum in a bid to empower it in fast-tracking its statutory mandate under the Political Parties Organizations Act. The Opposition says enhanced funding will improve operations of the Forum and build capacities of Uganda’s political parties. This recommendation is contained in a…
War On Terror: Enemies Of Islam Hiding Among Muslims To Destroy Great Religion
By Abdallahtiff Ssembusi Since last week, the media in Uganda was awash with stories by opportunistic political leaders and some Muslim clerics that government of Uganda is fighting and persecuting Muslims by labelling them as terrorists. This came after security forces carried out anti-terror operations where by a number of terror suspects linked to the…
Kabira Country Club: Home To Kids Parties
There is no better way of inspiring your children by giving them the fine things life has to offer. As children, these are memories they carry with them through their entire lives. Such moments spent together are used by both parents and children to connect. And as a hotel that cares about the wellbeing of…
Ham Vs DTB Case: Troubled DTB Admits To Committing Illegalities, Ham Slaps, Files & Awaits Judgment
Business man Hamis Kiggundu, is awaiting judgment following Diamond Trust Bank’s admissions in court that it committed illegalities in thd ongoing, DTB HAM case. Ham Enterprises (U) Limited (The company) and Diamond Trust Bank (The Bank) had a 10 Year long term Banking relationship where Ham Enterprises (U) Limited as the client made transactions on…
Parliament Passes NSSF Bill, Okays Mid-term Access
Parliament has today considered and passed the National Social Security Fund (Amendment) Bill, 2021. The bill that allows 20% mid term access for workers who have saved for over 10 years and have reached the age of 45, now awaits presidential consent. “Today, I will breath. I have been getting phone calls and phone calls…
Dr Musenero Must Account For The UGX31Bn: Permanent Secretary
The Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Science and Technology, David OO Obong has told legislators that Minister Dr. Monica Musenero, should provide all accountability regarding the utilization of funds meant to facilitate the Covid-19 vaccine development. Obong on Thursday appeared before the Select Committee probing the Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation, Dr. Monica…
Uganda Land Commission Boss Beatrice Byenkya Interdicted Over Alleged Corruption
Uganda Land Commission Chairperson Beatrice Byenkya Nyakayisiki has been interdicted over alleged ‘kawukumi’ in her office. This was revealed in a letter written by the Inspector General of Government (IGG) Betty Kamya to Judith Nalule Nabakooba who is the Minister of Lands, Housing and Urban Development. Kamya was responding to Nabakooba’s letter in which she…
Lt Gen Muhoozi: “Iam In Good Books With My Father, We Don’t Have Differences At All! Mzee Museveni Still Leads Me”
Lt.Gen Muhoozi Kainerugaba has dismissed reports that there are misunderstandings between him and his father, Yoweri Museveni also President of Uganda. Earlier reports suggested that Gen. Muhoozi and his father have secretly been bickering over circumstances no one in the ruling circle is willing to explain. But Gen Muhoozi also the commander land forces in…
Luxurious Speke Resort Munyonyo Offers Friendly Accomodation Rates For This Year’s Festive Season
Sumptuous Speke Resort and Munyonyo Commonwealth Hotel have unveiled amazing offers for their clients and new visitors who will celebrate this year’s festive season with one of the best accommodation services in the country. The Capital Times have learnt that special festive rate offers are valid from December 10th to 23rd, 2021 and from December…