Isaac Nabimanya, Author at The Capital Times

OP-ED: How “The Strong Dollar” Increases Starvation In Africa

By Samuel Obedgiu Kampala: At the height of the demise of the now defunct Bretton-woods monetary system, former U.S President Richard Nixon’s treasury secretary John Connally said, “The dollar is our currency but it’s your problem.” The current strengthening of the dollar

October 19, 2022

News

“Maize Cannot Expect Justice In A Court Composed Of Chickens’: Legal Brains Trust Petitions East African Court Over The Computer Misuse Law

The democracy and human rights watchdog Legal Brains Trust has sued the government of Uganda in the East African Court of Justice seeking to get the recently passed Computer Misuse (Amendment) Act nullified. The petition, filed on October 17 in the First

October 19, 2022

Business

Big Boost: Sistema.bio Launches $10 Million Carbon Program In Uganda

Africa’s leading bio-digester manufacturing company; Sistema.bio, in partnership with Native Energy has today launched its biggest bio-digester carbon program in Uganda. The program, otherwise referred to as the Uganda Dairy Biogas Program, is set to benefit small and medium dairy farms across

October 18, 2022

Business

Do Not Borrow Money To Start Or Overextend Yourself With Debt – Tycoon Sudhir On Real Estate Business

30 years ago, as an ordinary entrepreneur, Dr Sudhir Ruparelia used his meagre savings from taxi driving to start his first business in Uganda. The now property mogul began investing in property in 1986, and went on to formally register his Meera

October 18, 2022

Op-ed

Opinion: Bobi Wine Should Apologise To ADF Victims-Nyesiga

It’s surprising that a man who is trying to gain support and lead this country can call Mukulu a political prisoner knowing the heinous crimes ADF under his leadership has committed against Ugandans and continues to commit against the people of DRC.

October 18, 2022

Education

Here Is Why Victoria University Beats Odds Of A Model University

Opening its gates to a handful of students in 2011, Victoria University Uganda has thrived amidst adversity to become one of the most reputable institutions of higher learning in East Africa. Determined to triumph against all odds, the university held its first

October 18, 2022

Lifestyle·Travel

Video: Pomp & Glamour As Indian Community Flock Speke Resort To Celebrate Dawali Day

The Indian community in Uganda flocked Speke Resort Munyonyo on Sunday October 16, to celebrate this year’s Diwali food festival. Diwali is a Hindu festival observed as a public holiday in various countries and all over the world by over 100 million

October 17, 2022

Business

Uganda Set For First Afro-Indian Investment Summit This November

President Yoweri Museveni is scheduled to officially open the inaugural Afro-Indian Investment Summit to take place between September 29 and 30 in Kampala, under the theme, ‘Investment in Uganda for inclusive Prosperity’. The summit is one of the other events this year,

October 15, 2022

National News

President Museveni Awarded Prestigious Accolade From London Based Energy Year Publication

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has received the prestigious Person of the Year Award from London based Energy Year Publication. In an event that took place at State House, Entebbe today, Friday 14th October, 2022, the award was presented by the Global Government

October 14, 2022

Business·Lifestyle·National News

Uganda Set To Host Miss Planet International 2022

Uganda’s reputation for hosting major international events has been further bolstered an exciting announcement. The Miss Planet International director, Pedro Fransisco confirmed that Kampala, Uganda is the official host city for the Miss Planet International event which will run from November 6-20th

October 14, 2022