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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…
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…
‘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…
Jubilant KISU Registers 100% Pass Rate In International Baccalaureate Exams
Kampala International School Uganda (KISU) is celebrating the outstanding performance of the International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma class of 2021. This was announced in a statement released by KISU’s Director Terry Garbett which reveals that the best performing student obtained a score of 40 points while 37.5% of students got 35 points or more which on…
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…
“You Do Business, We Do Lunch”-Here Is Why You Shouldn’t Miss Classy Speke Apartments Wampewo Lacabana’s Business Lunch
Speke Apartments which is part of Speke Group Of Hotels ranked to be with the most luxurious apartments and hotels in Uganda has launched another crazy promotion dubbed “La Cabana Festive Season promo-business lunch” that will see corporate business class effectively served with both local and international meals at relatively favourable rates. Under its slogan…
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…
Kasubi Traffic Lights Junction Construction Underway
There is excitement among residents and traders in Kasubi, on the outskirts of Kampala in Lubaga division as construction of the Kasubi Junction takes shape.The work was initially supposed to be undertaken as part of the Bakuli-Nakulabye-Kasubi Road reconstruction implemented under the Kampala Institutional Infrastructure Development Project (KIIDP II). But it was halted due to…
‘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…
‘You Have No Powers Over Departed Asians Property’ – Solicitor General Warns Bizibu, Minister Kasaija To Back Off Asian Properties Already Repossessed
The Solicitor General has warned Departed Asians Property Custodian Board Executive Secretary George Bizibu and Finance Minister Matia Kasaija not to interfere in matters regarding Asian properties. In letter seen by this website, the Solicitor General citing section 15 of the Expropriated Properties Act Cap.87 says the board and Finance Minister have no powers to…