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Museveni Orders For 3 Fired KCCA Bosses To Be Prosecuted Over Kiteezi Landfill Disaster
In a decisive response to the findings of the Inspector General of Government (IGG) report concerning the Kiteezi Landfill disaster,H.E the President of the Republic of Uganda has exercised his constitutional authority under Article 172 (1) (a) of the 1995 Constitution to dismiss several key officials of the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) in the…
So Sumptuous: Have You Tasted Speke Hotel’s Flashy Muchomo Platter? Go For It Now!
Uganda’s oldest hotel – Speke Hotel, a five-star hotel in Kampala hasannounced a mega a sumptuous “Muchomo platter” dish that will excite the taste buds of Kampalans through until the end of the month. The hotel says, the ‘Special’ Muchomo platter is being offered at only UGX 50,000 and comes served with house salads and french fries…
‘They Talked and It’s Perfect’ – No Issue Between Benzema and Vinicius, Insists Real Madrid Manager Zidane
Zinedine Zidane insists there are no lasting issues between Karim Benzema and Vinicius Junior after the Real Madrid striker told Ferland Mendy not to pass to their team-mate. In Madrid’s 2-2 draw at Borussia Monchengladbach in the Champions League on Tuesday, with Zidane’s side two down at half-time, Benzema was caught on camera appearing to…
Deep Insight on Kampala City’s Annual Road Safety Report
As the year 2024 kicks off, it is both a moment of reflection and an opportunity for collective action. The recently-released Kampala City Annual Road Safety Report 2022 provides us with valuable insights into the state of road safety and the challenges therein. Why 2022, you might ask? That is because only after the release…
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Crane Bank Ghost Ranges On: Embattled Dfcu Bank Fires AG CEO William Ssekabembe
The board of Directors of the embattled Dfcu-Bank has sacked its Acting Executive Director who doubled as chief commercial officer, William Ssekabembe. The company secretary, Angelin Namakula Ofwono, revealed his sack announcement. Ssekabembe with an experience of over 24 years in the banking sector leaves the struggling bank after 11 Years of service at DFCU…
MPs Warn Museveni Against Reversing Their Decision on Coffee Deal
Parliamentarians have warned President Yoweri Museveni against entertaining any thoughts of a U-turn against the resolution of the House that endorsed the termination of the agreement between the Government and Uganda Vinci Coffee Company Limited – UVCCL. The Committee led by Mwine Mpaka Rwamirama, also the Mbarara City South MP met different stakeholders in the coffee…
UWA Boss Reshuffles Over 100 Staff, Suspends 6 Over Fraud, Money Swindling
Over 6 employees of Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA)’s reservation and booking section have been suspended over alleged fraudulent practices. TheCapitaltimes has established that majority of the culprits, ironically, are ladies and according to a credible source inside UWA insiders, the alledged culprits will be investigated (while on suspension) for conniving with private tour operators to…
Ministers, Land Commission Liable For Naguru-Nakawa Land Saga
Parliament has adopted recommendations of the Ad hoc Committee on the Naguru-Nakawa land holding several current and former ministers and the Uganda Land Commission liable for the illegal land dealings. The report presented by Committee Chairperson, Hon. Dan Kimosho on 18 May 2022 recommends that the Minister for Lands then, Hon. Persis Namuganza directed the…
Why Sudhir’s Lawyers Want Crane Bank Returned To It’s Original Share Holders
In January 2017, Crane Bank was acquired by DFCU Bank at a cost of Shs200 billion ($52.8 million) on grounds that it was undercapitalized as declared by the regulator Bank of Uganda. Crane Bank whose proprietor is businessman Sudhir Reparelia remained open under statutory management until most of its assets and liabilities would be transferred…
Is Sudhir’s Victory Against BoU In Crane Bank Case a Game Changer?
The controversy between Crane Bank and Bank of Uganda came to an end after businessman Sudhir Ruparelia obtaining a final Supreme court order allowing him to revert Crane bank back to its shareholders. In January 2017, Crane bank was acquired by dfcu bank at Shs 200 billion after the central bank ruled that it was…
