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Joe Biden Sworn In With a 127-Year-Old Family Bible As US’ 46 President
On January 20, 2021, President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris were sworn into office in an inauguration ceremony that looked unlike any other in American history. In light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic and heightened security concerns, there weren’t hundreds of thousand of guests watching from grandstands at the Capitol or packed shoulder-to-shoulder…
Why Col Dr Besigye, Bobiwine Will Never Govern Uganda -Dan Matsiko
Playing victim, seeking for political sympathies and constant scaremongering has never removed a bad government in Africa and Uganda in particular. Col Besigye’s empty tactics have outlived their usefulness in this day and age . Col Besigye participated in massive looting this country when they (NRA rebel outfit) made all medical stores and facilities empty…
Will Museveni’s Trip to Amuru Resolve Balaalo Crisis in Acholi?
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has ordered the Balaalo with non-fenced farmland in the Greater North to leave the region within three weeks. The Greater North subregions which are being occupied by the Balaalo include Lango, Acholi and West Nile. “Those who have got cows in non-fenced areas must go immediately because this is recklessness. Why…
CoU Orders Luwero Diocese To Cough 18M Legal Costs Over Cancellation Of Rev Kasana Election
The Church of Uganda (COU) has directed the Anglican diocese of Luwero to pay Shillings 18m as legal costs related to the nullification of the election of the Bishop-elect. This directive is outlined in a December 21, 2023 letter, from the Provincial Secretary, Rev. Canon William Ongeng, addressed to Rt. Rev. James William Ssebaggala, the…
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Scandal: Government Losses Billions In Revenue As UCDA MD Lyamulemye Withdraws Uganda From International Coffee Organization
The government of Uganda and coffee farmers are poised to lose big after a surprise decision made by Uganda Coffee Development Authority (UCDA) Managing Director. The Capital Times have learnt that disgruntled Dr Emmanuel Lyamulemye Niyibira solely withdrew Uganda from international coffee organization without even authorization from the Government of Uganda. According to Gov’t corridors,…
What Next For Sudhir & Staggering BoU, Two Months after Landmark Ruling in Crane Bank case
The decision by the Supreme Court of Uganda that Crane Bank Ltd reverts to owners Sudhir Ruparelia and co-shareholders raised public excitement, for various reasons, including an assumed return of the bank into the banking industry. There were concerns about the financial implications of the decision on the national Treasury and on Ugandans generally, while…
EOC Boss Ntambi Troubles Escalate As Solicitor General Gives Advice On Her Interdiction
The Solicitor General has provided advice on the interdiction of the Chairperson Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC), Sylvia Muwebwa Ntambi. His advice comes after the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) asked Ntambi’s Ministry, the Ministry of Gender, to throw her out after she has been charged with corruption. The DPP feared that Ntambi’s stay in office…
DFCU Bank Records 51% Decline In Half Year Profits
Dfcu Limited has recorded a 51 per cent drop in profitability for the first six months this year, according to its half-year financial results for the period ended June 30, 2022. The bank reported Shs18.7 billion in net profits after tax compared to 5hs49.9 billion in the corresponding period in 2021, representing a 51% slump…
Uganda: Indian Businessman Shot By Police Officer
The territorial police in Kisoro district have launched investigations surrounding the shooting and injuring of 24-year-old, Indian. ASP Elly Maate, the Kigezi region police spokesperson has identified the victim as Kunjaj Patel a businessman along Main Street in Kisoro municipality dealing in hardware items and an MTN main agent in Kisoro District. It’s alleged that…
Abu Dhabi Based Firm Aims At Investing In Ugandan Tea Sector
The Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries has signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with UAE-based Elite Agro LLC (EAG) to explore potential business opportunities in the Uganda tea sector. Elite Agro is one of the leading producers and distributors of daily fresh vegetables and fruits in the Middle East and engages in growing,…
