Isaac Nabimanya, Author at The Capital Times

Italian Ambassador To Congo,Two Bodyguards Killed In Brutal Attack

Italian ambassador to the Democratic Republic of Congo Luca Attanasio and two other people were killed on Monday in an attack on a United Nations convoy in eastern Congo, Italy’s foreign ministry and park authorities said. The convoy was attacked at around

February 22, 2021

Africa·Crime·News

Rwanda Opposition Activist Bamporiki Gunned Down In South Africa

Top Rwanda opposition activist Seif Bamporiki has been shot dead in Cape Town. He was a member of the Rwanda National Congress and national organiser in South Africa. It’s alleged that the businessman, who sold beds, was called for a delivery in

February 22, 2021

Politics

Just In: Bobiwine Withdraws Electoral Petition Against Museveni

National Unity Platform President Robert Ssentamu Kyagulanyi Aka Bobi Wine has finally withdrawn his election petition from the supreme court. Bobi Wine confirmed this on Monday morning while addressing a press conference at the NUP party offices in Kamwokya. “We have instructed

February 22, 2021

Crime

Errant UPDF Col. Nyakaisiki Carol Finally Appears In Court For Grabing Late Brother’s Property As Widow, Orphans Languish

The errant UPDF Officer has today appeared in the Fortportal Chief Magistrates court over allegedly grabbing her late brother’s properties, leaving the widow and orphans to languish in poverty. Lt. Col. Nyakaisiki Carol Basaliza, is alleged to have grabbed the property that

February 22, 2021

Sports

KCB Nakuru Rally: Rajiv Ruparelia Records Positives Despite Kenya’s Baldev Winning Race

Ugandan Rally ace driver Rajiv Ruparelia believes that the #KCBNakuru Rally was a learning experience ahead of the WRC Kenya Safari Rally on June 27. The Ugandan race driver navigated by Enock Olinga in Volkswagen Polo finished 12th overall out of the

February 20, 2021

Crime

Two Suspected Motor-vehicle Thieves Arrested

The Uganda police are holding two people suspected to have been behind car theft in Kampala and neighbouring areas. The suspects are Nsereko Farouk Alias Kasasa Hassan and Wambi Joseph Alias Kato Daniel. According to Twiine Charles, the spokesperson of the Criminal

February 19, 2021

Education

Victoria University Holds 5th Graduation Ceremony

Atleast 47 students from the faculties of Health Science, Humanities & Social Sciences, Business & Management as well as Science & Technology have today graduated at Victoria University during a ceremony held at Speke Resort Munyonyo. The ceremony was held under the

February 19, 2021

Politics

Justice Owiny-Dollo to Bobi Wine: If Anybody Thinks He Can Induce The Chief Justice With Favours or Intimidation, Be Ready For a Crash

The Supreme Court of Uganda Chief Justice Alphonse Owiny-Dollo has defended himself on allegations by former NUP Presidential candidate Kyagulanyi Sentamu Robert alias Bobi Wine where he wants him off the judges handling his electoral petition. Kyagulanyi on Monday petitioned the supreme

February 19, 2021

Business

‘Stop Crying For Spilled Milk’-High Court Dustbins Simbamayo Estates Case Against Equity Bank In Loan Dispute

The High Court (Commercial Division department) has dismissed an application by (now ex) administrators of Simbamanyo Estates Limited in which they wanted the auctioning of its prime properties in Kampala which was meant for Equity Bank Ltd to recover outstanding loans worth

February 19, 2021

Africa·News

Casualties Feared Dead Near Somalia’s Presidential Palace As Gun Battle Erupts

Heavy clashes broke out early Friday between security guards of opposition leaders and government forces near Somalia’s presidential palace in the capital Mogadishu, with several people feared dead. Local sources told Anadolu Agency that the fighting took place at Daljirka Dahson Square,

February 19, 2021