Isaac Nabimanya, Author at The Capital Times

UCC Hauled to Court Over Online Media Registration

The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has been dragged to court over its recent directive to have all online media registered by 5th October 2020. UCC recently asked all persons engaged in the provision of data online to regularise their operations by obtaining

September 10, 2020

Crime

Police Raid Kanungu CBO Offices

There was chaos at the offices of the Integrated Rural Community Empowerment (IRUC), a local Community Based Organization-CBO in Kanungu district on Wednesday during an impromptu police raid for unknown reasons. Arans Tabaruka, a retired television journalist and founder of the CBO,

September 10, 2020

Crime·Hot News·Hot Take·Kampala·Trending

Scandal: KCCA Officials On Spot For Blowing Shs 8Bn Under The Guise Of Renovating Old Tax Park

Several officials at the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA), are in deep trouble for allegedly swindling over Shs 8 billions in guise of renovation of Old Taxi Park. These are also under fire for defying a Court Order and using this Covid-19

September 10, 2020

News

Merriment: Speke Group Hotels Host Kampala’s Wedding Partners For A Cocktail

As one way of maintaining its top niche in the hotel business, Speke Group of hotels today hosted Kampala’s top brass wedding planners for a cocktail at Forest Cottages Bukoto. According to the managing Director Speke group of hotels Ms Sheena Ruparelia

September 10, 2020

Health·Security

Panic At Kawempe Police Station As Suspect Tests Positive For Coronavirus

Kawempe Police Station in Kampala has temporarily been closed by authorities after one of the suspects in the cells tested positive for Coronavirus. According to the Kampala Metropolitan Police Station, Patrick Onyango the incident happened on Wednesday when one of the suspects,

September 10, 2020

Education

Teachers, Group Employees In Primary and Secondary Schools Jubilate As Treasury Orders For Return Of Capitation Grants

A directive by the Secretary to the Treasury Keith Muhakanizi to all headteachers across Uganda to return capitation grant in line with the public finance Act 2015, has caused excitement and worry among stakeholders. Headteachers who may not have properly used the

September 10, 2020

Crime

Tycoon Sudhir Ruparelia Drags Lawyer Karamagi To Court Over Alleged Defamation

Tycoon Sudhir Ruparelia has dragged city lawyer Andrew Karamagi to court for alleged defamation. Dr. Sudhir through his lawyers of Galisonga and Company Advocates filed the suit before the Civil Division of High Court in Uganda’s capital, Kampala. According to the businessman,

September 10, 2020

Health

‘Confined In Sorrow’ Family Releases Burial Arrangements For Deceased Lawyer Sam Mafijiri

The family of the late Yosiya Mafigiri on Monday with deep sorrow announced the passing of their son and Advocate Sam Mafigiri who reportedly collapsed and died on spot. Born on April, 11, 1979, Mafigiri succumbed to a Cardiac arrest on Monday

September 9, 2020

Education

Covid-19 Crisis: Ugandan Students Expected To Sit For UNEB Exams In March 2021

All indications are that a dead year will not be declared, schools will reopen soon, and national exams usually set by the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) in November and December, will likely go ahead, in March 2021. According to a letter

September 9, 2020

Security

DPP’s Office Temporarily Closed As Staff Tests Positive For Covid-19

The Directorate of the Public Prosecutions (DPP) has closed its offices to the public after a staff tested positive for the Covid-19. According to the statement issued on Wednesday by the Director of Public Prosecutions, Jane Frances Abodo, members of the public,

September 9, 2020