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‘Gov’t Should Expeditiously Compensate Sudhir Ruparelia For Losses In Crane Bank Saga’- Hon. Luttamaguzi
Nakaseke South Member of Parliament Paulson Luttamaguzi Ssemakula has said that the government should expedite the compensation of city tycoon Sudhir Ruparelia for all the losses he incurred in the wrongful closure of his bank Crane bank Ltd. Luttamagazi made remarks while appearing on Buganda’s CBS radio talkshow on Monday night, Mr. Lutamaguzi, a member…
Point By Point Response To Lt. Gen. Henry Tumukunde’s Alarmist “How Did We Get Here?” Take On Various Infrastructure Projects
By Faruk Kirunda Presidential candidate, Lt. Gen. Henry Tumukunde has penned a critical outline targeting several infrastructure projects intending to demonise Government among voters hoping to win them over to his side. He titled his document: “HOW DID WE GET HERE?” Below is my point-by-point one-armed response to Tumukunde answering him on “How and why…
Lt.Col Nakalema Arrests City Pastor Sirage Ssemanda For Defrauding 4Bn
State House Anti-Corruption Unit led by Lt.Col Edith Nakalema on Sunday afternoon nabbed Pastor Sirajje Ssemanda of Revival Ministries Church, Bombo at Mutukula border as he attempted to escape from the country after he embezzled over sh4b from vulnerable people. The anti corruption unit confirmed the arrest of Pastor Siraj through the official Twitter account.…
One Dead, Scores Injured As Police Shoot At Kyagulanyi’s Crowded Supporters
At least one person died and several others sustained injuries after Uganda police opened fire at National Unity Platform (NUP) presidential contender Robert Kyagulanyi’s supporters in Mbale City, on Sunday. Eye witnesses have identified the deceased as Kharisma Mateeka, who was a songwriter and one of the staunch Bobi Wine supporters and a NUP coordinator…
Min. Of Health Officials On Spot For Procuring Fake Covid-19 Protective Gear
By Thecapitaltimes Investigative Team Officials of the Ministry of Health are in deep trouble for allegedly procuring substandard COVID-19 protective gear for medical personnel, which has resulted into many of them getting infected and others dying of the virus. It should be noted that when the COVID-19 pandemic broke out in March this year, the…
NRM Manifesto On Science,Technology,Engineering & Innovation Will Spur Economic Development -Hillary Ainesasi
The National Resistance Movement ‘NRM’ 2021 to 2026 Manifesto is intent on using Science, Technology Engineering and Innovation(STEI) to transform the fortunes of Ugandans. Science deals with seeking to understand the laws that govern observed natural phenomena. Technology is the sum of techniques, skills, methods, and processes used in the production of goods or services…
Leaked Strategy Reveals Why Bank of Uganda Is Rushing To Liquidate Crane Bank
Bank of Uganda has today placed a notice in newspapers indicating its intentions to liquidate and wind up affairs of Crane Bank Limited. A Strategy Plan developed by Ms Margaret Kasule,the Director Legal, and submitted to the Governor Tumusiime Mutebile reveals plans by BoU to illegally liquidate Crane Bank. The plan, titled: Proposed Strategy on…
Maj.Gen Charles Okidi Inspects UPDF Aviation Troops In Somalia
The Uganda Peoples’ Defence Air Force (UPDAF) Chief of Staff (COS-AF) Maj Gen Charles Okidi has concluded his six days official working visit to African Union Mission to Somalia ‘AMISOM’ Sector One in Somalia. Gen Okidi was received by the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) Col Elvis T Byamukama at Aden Abdulle International Airport (AAIA). He…
Mugisha Muntu: Vote Character Not Money
By Nayebale Syrus Sheema: The Alliance For National Transformation Presidential candidate Rtd Gen. Mugisha Muntu has traversed areas of Rubirizi, Bushenyi and Sheema districts spreading the message of hope. The Presidential candidate was accompanied by Hon. Winnie Kiiza, Presidential Campaign Manager, Hon. Gerald Karuhanga, Ntungamo Municipality MP and flagbearer, Nelson Ashemerirwe, Bushenyi district ANT coordinator,…
Umeme Hit By Multibillion Scandal After Managers Purchase Fake Yaka Meters From China
Uganda’s power supplier Umeme is battling a multibillion scandal involving the procurement of counterfeit Yaka, which has seen many Ugandans risk their lives to fix the Yaka meters whenever they blackout. As a result of the endless complaints pouring in at Umeme offices, we have learnt that the power distributor has since started sending out…