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PPDA Bosses Clear Air On Allegations That E.D Turamye Is Corrupt, Blocked Investigation Into Procurement of Prepaid NWSC Metres
Kampala: The management of the Public Procurement and Disposal of Assets (PPDA) have spoken out about allegations that have been circulating in the media to the effect that the Executive Director, Benson Turamye, blocked an investigation into the procurement of prepaid metres by the National Water and Sewerage Corporation (NWSC), and that his academic credentials…
PPDA Boss Turamye Not Corrupt, Whistle Blower Report Was Misleading
The Capital Times would like to clarify on a news article we published basing on an informer who alleged that the Executive Director of the PPDA Mr Benson Turamye was corrupt and was under investigation. The informer claimed that the Executive Director of the PPDA was influencing public procurement and taking bribes from contractors. Our…
Powerful: Rajiv & Naiya Ruparelia Heap Blessings Onto Moslems As Ramadhan Kicks Off
Youthful tycoon Rajiv Ruparelia and wife Naiya Ruparelia have joined tens of thousands of Ugandans to push holly wishes to the Muslim community that has kicked off this Ramadan month today. This year, Ramadan begun on April 2, and lasts up until May 1. The dates are based on the ever-changing lunar calendar. The powerful…
Powerful: Arsenal Humiliate Dundalk 3-0 In Europa Cup
The Gunners came into the match heavy favourites against a Dundalk side who were playing in their second-ever Europa League group stage. The hosts were hoping to build on last week’s 2-1 win away to Rapid Wien. However, it was a frustrating first half for the English side with Dundalk’s McEleny having a 4th-minute effort…
Power Regulator ERA Launches Consumer Interaction & Permits Installation Centre
In a bid to streamline the installation and supply of power in Uganda, the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA) has unveiled the Consumer Protection and Installation Permits Center (CPIPC), which shall be the main interface between the Authority and electricity consumers in all categories of consumption i.e domestic, commercial, medium industrial, large industrial, extra-large industrial and…
Power Distributor ‘WENRECo’ Unveils High-Tech Contact Center For Better Customer Support
West Nile Rural Electrification Company Ltd (WENRECo), the licensed power distributor for the West Nile Region has established a 24/7, Toll-free call centre to bolster its customer experience. The State of art facility located at Ewuata Distribution Plant is the first of its kind in the Region and was launched on 3rd February 2023. Engineer…
Poverty Eradication In Buganda: Hajjat Uzeiye Delivers President Museveni’s Handout To Bukomansimbi Residents
The Senior Presidential Advisor on Political Affairs also head of the Office of the NRM National Chairman (ONC) Kyambogo, Hajjat Hadijjah Namyalo Uzeiye has delivered President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s handout to the people of Bukomansimbi District. Hajjat Uzeiye, the chief guest at the Women’s Day and NRM’S/ NRA day celebrations held at Bigasa Primary School…
Positive Response: Chief Justice Katureebe Retires After Expiry Of His Contract
Hon. Justice Bart Katureebe on Friday June 19, 2020 retired from the position of Chief Justice following the expiry of his contract. Justice Katureebe had served in the position since 2015 when he was appointed by President Yoweri Museveni and despite having he capability and credibility to push on, he decided to seek another term…
Positive Move: Tycoon Sudhir, City Landlords Meet Min. Kyambadde Over Re-opening Arcades
The Minister of Trade Amelia Kyambadde, Betty Among, and Benny Namugwanya have on Tuesday afternoon converged at the Office of the Prime Minister-OPM to discuss on arcade re-opening. The meeting was attended by City arcade owners including Ruparelia Group Chairman Dr. Sudhir Ruparelia, Hamis Kigundu, among others who were called in an impromptuly to find…
Positive Initiative: Nile Breweries Boots Country Wide COVID Vaccination Efforts
Nile Breweries Ltd on Nov.04, launched a simultaneous COVID-19 vaccination drive to support the Ministry of Health by setting up walk-in vaccination centres at 20 of its distribution sites across the country. The launch was flagged off at Kasanga in Kampala at a ceremony presided by the Minister of State for Health (Primary Healthcare), Margaret…