Isaac Nabimanya, Author at The Capital Times

Speaker Among Denies Receiving Shs500m As Holiday Package

There has been a surge of allegations on social media platforms this week claiming that the Parliament of Uganda provided Speaker Anita Among with over Shs500m as a holiday package. Individuals behind these allegations also suggested that Speaker Among, who is also

February 25, 2024

Education

VP Alupo Installs Professor Rugumayo As Inaugural Chancellor Mountains of the Moon University

Prof. Edward Rugumayo, a former speaker of the National Consultative Council (NCC), also known as the 4th parliament of Uganda, has been appointed as the inaugural Chancellor of Mountains of the Moon University, located in Tooro. Having previously served as a minister

February 23, 2024

Education

VP Alupo Advises Graduates to Never Allow Fear or Doubt to Hinder Them in the Pursuit of Their Dreams

The Vice President of Uganda, Maj. Jessica Alupo has offered guidance to university graduates, urging them to persevere in the pursuit of their aspirations and ambitions, regardless of any challenges they may encounter. Alupo made remarks during the 14th graduation ceremony of

February 22, 2024

Politics

UPC Officially Unveils Flag Bearer Sarah Aguti For Dokolo By-elections

The Uganda Peoples’Congress (UPC) party has officially declared Sarah Aguti Nyangkori as their flagbearer for the Dokolo Woman MP seat after the stepping down of Comrades Alyek Anna Grace and Acen Josephine Okello who had shown interest in the same position by

February 21, 2024

National News

Uganda’s First Lady Hails Tycoon Kiggundu Over World-class Nakivubo Stadium

Hon Janet Kataaha Museveni, Uganda’s First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, commended businessman Hamis Kiggundu for upgrading Nakivubo Stadium to align with contemporary requirements. Mrs Museveni who on Tuesday, February 20, paid a courtesy visit at the stadium premises in

February 21, 2024

Africa

Here Is Why VP Alupo, African Presidents Honored Mwalimu Nyerere With A Special Statue At AU Headquarters

Yesterday, at the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa, African Heads of State and Uganda’s No.2 Maj. Jessica Alupo revealed a special monument of former Tanzanian president Mwalimu Julius Nyerere. The statue was erected at the Julius Nyerere Peace and Security Building.

February 19, 2024

Africa

African Heads of State Honor Dr Nyerere With Special Statue

This morning, something momentous occurred in the Ethiopian capital, Addis Ababa at the African Union headquarters! The African Heads of State alongside our dear Vice President Maj. Jessica Alupo converged at Julius Nyerere Peace and Security building at the African Union headquarters

February 18, 2024

National News

37th AU Ordinary Session: African Presidents Hold Closed-door Mini-Summit On Tense Situation In DR Congo

Africa’s Heads of State have engaged in a closed-door sideline meeting in which they discussed the peace and security situation in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. The Mini-Summit precedes the official opening of the 37th Ordinary Session of the Assembly of

February 17, 2024

Africa

Deadly Start: South African Soldiers Killed Near Gold Mines In DRC As War Rages On

Two South African soldiers were killed and three were wounded during a mortar strike in DR Congo, the South African military said, adding that the details were “still sketchy.” South Africa’s mission to help bring peace and security to the eastern Democratic

February 16, 2024

Health

Govt Okays Five Kidney Transplant Procedures At Mulago Hospital

Government has allowed only five kidney transplant procedures to be conducted at the Mulago National Referral Hospital, as the country concludes plans to operationalise the Organ Transplant facility. The procedure will be offered at no cost to patients with severe kidney disease,

February 16, 2024