By Ojok Samson Gulu: Of late, self proclaimed businessman Eria Mubiru alias Kabenge Eriya Mubiru has been at the centre of controversy following his numerous involvement in dubious deals that have left a number of ordinary Ugandans blubbering due to the financial losses and emotional pains he has inflicted on them. On Tuesday 22nd June,…
Residents of Bukompe village, Kyakatebe Parish in Kassanda district have petitioned the area Resident District Commissioner (RDC) and the State House Anti-Corruption Unit to reign over controversial businessman Eriya Mubiru who is threatening to illegally evict them from their land. The Capital Times have learnt that the land in question was investigated by former Anti…
Police have commenced investigation into an alleged altercation between popular artist Moses Ssali alias Bebe Cool and security officer a one Captain Namara which occurred on Sunday 19th of June in the parking yard of Peer lounge bar in Ntinda, a Kampala suburb. Kampala Metropolitan Police Deputy Spokesperson Luke Owoyesigyire says the conflict arose after…
The Inspectorate of Government has arrested former Uganda Airlines Chief Executive Officer, Cornwell Muleya. Muleya was the CEO of the national airline until, April 2021 when the Minister of Works and Transport, Gen Edward Katumba Wamala suspended him together with other senior managers of the national carrier. On Tuesday, the deputy Inspector General of Government,…
Parents of St John Comprehensive Secondary School Kaliiro in Lyantonde District have been asked to repair and replace the property that was destroyed in a students’ strike. On Sunday, students held a strike accusing the administration of feeding them poor quality food and high-handedness the teachers among others. The students destroyed all windows and door…
The LC3 sub county of Nyakwae sub county in Abim district Franco Ochuu escaped death on Friday’s evening after armed warriors laid an ambush and attacked him. Ochuu was traveling on a boda boda. The victims were traveling on a Motorcycle reg. No.UES 085Q, Bajaj along Abim- Kotido road at kapus village, Lokomebu parish, Kotido…
The State House Anti Corruption Unit (SHACU) on Wednesday arrested two officials of the Departed Asians Property Custodian Board (DAPCB) over alleged forgery, obtaining money by pretense, and conspiracy to commit a felony. It is alleged that George William Bizibu, 55, the executive secretary of the board, and John Byagagaire, 35, a senior accountant, defrauded…
Aviation Security has intercepted suspected narcotics disguised as coffee for export at Entebbe International Airport, according to Uganda Civil Aviation Authority-UCAA. The UCAA spokesperson Vianney Luggya, said that the suspicious cargo was disguised as coffee samples in branded packets of African Premium Coffee for export. It was detected during screening at 10:10pm on June 13,…
Uganda Police on Friday opened investigations into the missing 210kg of gold that were entrusted to a Ugandan Security company Quantico Security Limited for safe-keeping in December 2021 by a Congolese national but went missing under controversial circumstances. We’ve learnt that the Mineral Police has recorded a statement from the Congolese national, Mireille Mnengu, and…
Controversial local businessman Eriya Mubiru has been in the news for weeks now following his arrest in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE). Mubiru was arrested after extorting Shs 2 billion from a UAE businessman. He is still under detention pending investigations into fraud allegations. Mubiru known for obtaining mega contracts from the Ministry of Defense,…
