Isaac Nabimanya, Author at The Capital Times

News

LoP Mpuuga Accuses UPDF Of Collecting Illegal Tax From Fishmongers

The Uganda People’s Defence Force soldiers under the marine unit have been accused of levying illegal taxes on the fishing communities. Mathias Mpuuga, the Leader of Opposition in Parliament, said during a media briefing held in Kalungu on Monday, July 24, 2023,

July 24, 2023

Politics

Dr Besigye Vows To Mobilise Masses To Throw Out The Ruling NRM Government

Former Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) party president Col (Rtd) DR. Kizza Besigye has said he will not contest in the coming 2026 general election but instead mobilise masses to throw out of power the NRM regime. Besigye argued that it is

July 24, 2023

National News

Campaigns Against EACOP Project Are Not Based On Facts-Katikkiro Mayiga

Buganda’s Premier Charles Peter Mayiga has scoffed at environmental activists campaigning against the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project, that their campaigns are not based on facts on the ground. The Katikiro, who spent three days this week touring oil and

July 24, 2023

Security

‘Don’t look at the army as a source of jobs’ – Museveni Urges Service Above Self, Passes Out 391 Armoured Crews & Platoon Commanders

President Museveni who is also the commander in chief of the Uganda People’s Defense Forces (UPDF) has urged the forces to emphasize the ideology of Patriotism while serving the people of Uganda. “yow. Yes, it might be a job but also there’s

July 24, 2023

Health

MP Dr. Mutono Hails AKSA Group On Setting Up Multi-Billion Specialized Trauma & General Hospital In Budaka

The Budaka Specialized Trauma and General Hospital is going to be constructed specifically to improve on medical services in Bukedi region and the nearby Districts. While addressing the media after the inspection of land with a delegate from AKSA GROUP Canada, Dr

July 24, 2023

National News

Court Orders Uganda Investment Authority To Cough Millions To Tirupati For Breach Of Contract

Mukono High Court Judge Florence Nakachwa has ordered Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) to pay Tirupati Development Limited sixty million damages and all the money which was paid by the plaintiff in the process of acquiring the land located situated in Goma Division

July 23, 2023

Politics

Parliament Suspends Sittings Over LC Elections Impasse

Speaker Anita Among has adjourned Parliament sittings to an unknown date over the impasse of Local Council (LC) elections. “I am not going to continue on something that is an illegality. Government must advise the country on the way forward. We need

July 21, 2023

Business

‘With NEMA Approval, We Only Secured Our Garden Which Was Earlier Affected By Unprecedented Rise Of Water’- Ruparelia Group Dismisses Allegations Of Refilling Lake Victoria

As part of the larger preparations for the incoming 19th Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement to be held in January 2024 in Kampala, Uganda at Speke Resort Munyonyo, the entire facility is also undergoing some indoor and outdoor refurbishments and upgrades. The

July 21, 2023

Business

Rajiv Ruparelia: “Construction Of East Africa’s Largest Convention Centre Is at 64% and We Need All the Support for this Project From Everyone Who Loves Development”

The Speke Resort Convention Centre is poised to host prestigious events, with the 19th Summit of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) and the G77 South Summits scheduled for January 2024 in Kampala, Uganda. Rajiv Ruparelia, a Director of the Ruparelia Group highlighted that

July 21, 2023

National News

‘We Permitted Them To Clear Boundaries’- NEMA Clarifies On Alleged Environmental Degradation At Speke Resort Munyonyo

In a bid to address flooding of Speke Resort Munyonyo Hotel gardens due to increased water levels from Lake Victoria, the National Environment Management Authority has granted Ruparelia Group management leeway to level and redesign its gardens. According to the approved plan,

July 19, 2023