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Uganda, Tanzania Jointly Resolve To Enforce Border Covid-19 Directives
Uganda and Tanzania have resolved to jointly handle cross border operations to combat Coronavirus Disease (COVID19). They have also tightened restrictions on cross-border movements. According to Kenneth Byaruhanga, the Senior Immigration Officer in Charge of Mutukula Border post, the two neighbouring countries are uniformly enforcing Standard Operating Procedure (SOPs) including testing those leaving or returning…
Rukungiri Boda-Boda Rider Murdered In Cold Blood
Police in Rukungiri district is investigating the death of a 30-year-old bodaboda rider who is believed to have been murdered over unclear circumstances. Elly Maate, the Kigezi Region Police spokesperson identified the deceased as Aryatunga Junior a resident of Kyamurari 2 village, Kigaga parish in Nyakagyeme sub-county Rukungiri district. Maate added that Aryatunga on 30th…
‘Back Off Buganda Land’ Kabaka Mutebi Castigates People Pushing For Abolition Of Mailo Land Tenure System
The Kabaka of Buganda Kingdom Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II has castigated people who are pushing for the abolition of Mailo land tenure system, which is mainly in Buganda, saying they are bent on weakening the kingdom. The Kabaka broke silence at his 28th coronation anniversary ceremony at Nkoni Palace in Buddu on Saturday, July, 31…
Olympics: Ugandan Duo Nakaayi, Nanyondo Miss 800m Final
Uganda’s middle distance duo of Halima Nakaayi and Winnie Nanyondo fell short of the final of the 800m race after losing their respective heats Saturday at the ongoing Tokyo Olympics. Nakaayi (2:04.44), the 800m champion came eighth in a race won by Jamaica’s Natoya Goule in 1:59:57 and Great Britain’s Jemma Reekie who came second…
Museveni: Schools To Reopen After All Teenagers Vaccinated
The government is considering the vaccination of learners aged between 12 and 18, as one of the means to ensure safety and sustainable resumption of teaching and learning activities. The idea, according to Janet Kataha Museveni, the Minister in charge of Education and Sports, is part of the plan developed by the education COVID-19 response…
‘Here We Go’- Speke Resort Munyonyo Unveils Calabash Spa Executive Pampering Filled With Heap Of Goodies
Known for its glamourous and sumptuous services to its clients via a couple of offers, Speke Resort and Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort has unveiled a mega offer dubbed ‘Calabash Spa Executive Pampering’ that will see all customers offered a couple of goodies at a fair price. The Capital Times have learnt that under this offer, the…
Why President Museveni Took a Decision To Lift Lockdown
President Yoweri Museveni has said his decision lift many lockdown measures was based on the advice and modelling by the Uganda Planning Authority (NPA). In his address to the nation Friday night, he said NPA predicted that if the country fully opens up, there will be 500 new cases per day averaging 2,000 cases per…
Summary: President Museveni Lifts the 42 Days Covid-19 Induced Lockdown With Strict Measures, Bars & Churches Remain Closed
President Yoweri Museveni on Friday evening announced fresh guidelines to follow allowing public transport to reopen at half capacity as one of the measures aimed at stopping the spread of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) in Uganda. On June 18, 2021, Museveni imposed a 42-day lockdown barring inter-district movements, public transport, public gatherings, and institutions (including…
La Cabana Wins 2021 TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Award
TripAdvisor, Inc., an American travel and restaurant website company providing hotel and restaurant reviews, accommodation bookings and other travel-related content, recognized La-cabana restaurant with a travellers’ choice winner’s award at the 19th annual Travelers’ Choice Awards. “Congratulation La-cabana Centre on being a Travellers’ Choice Winner. Each year, we comb through reviews, ratings and saves from…
LockDown Bright News As 20 Youth Gain Millionaire Jobs At The Black Wall Street
The Black Wall Street ‘Bye Bye’ Unemployment program has finally begun with a bang as 20 young ladies from different parts of the country have been awarded with full time employment contracts with basic salaries of 1 million shillings per month. They also have added benefits of breakfast and lunch at work place, driver with…