Isaac Nabimanya, Author at The Capital Times

Soldier Shoots Dead 12 In Drunken Rampage

By Agencies DRC: A drunken soldier in DR Congo‘s troubled east opened fire on passers-by, killing at least 12 people including a two-year-old girl, and sparking angry protests, sources said Friday. The incident happened overnight Thursday at Sange, in the territory of

July 31, 2020

News·Politics

Just In! Minister Raphael Magyezi “Quits” Igara West MP Race

The Minister of Local Government Raphael Magyezi has unceremoniously withdrawn from the Igara West parliamentary race according to reports. Apollo Lee Kakonge a close friend to Magyezi, noted that the Minister left the race because he wants to concentrate on the ministerial

July 31, 2020

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Supreme Mufti Ndirangwa Asks Gov’t To Re-open Places Of Worship

The Supreme Mufti Sheikh Siriman Kasule Ndirangwa has appealed to the government of Uganda to consider re-open places of worship so that believers can jointly seek divine intervention in the battle against COVID-19. He said all Muslim leaders are now aware of

July 31, 2020

Health·News

Gov’t Clears Three Private Laboratoties To Carry Out Covid-19 Tests

The Ministry of Health have okayed private laboratories to carry out Coronavirus tests provided they are approved by a committee of scientists. This was revealed by the Health Minister Dr. Jane Ruth Acheng on Thursday July, 30, 2030 while giving an update

July 31, 2020

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US Ex-presidential Candidate Herman Cain Dies Of Covid-19

Herman Cain, a US businessman and onetime Republican presidential candidate, has died after a month-long battle with coronavirus. Cain died in an Atlanta-area hospital, where he was admitted in early July, according to Newsmax, where he had been set to launch a

July 31, 2020

News·Politics

Choas: Mp Nsereko,Min.Magyezi Clash Over Creation Of 46 Counties

Parliament has amidst protest from Opposition MPs, passed a motion providing for the creation of 46 new counties, bringing the total number of constituencies to 353. The Minister of Local Government, Hon. Raphael Magyezi, said that although his ministry tabled 15 new

July 31, 2020

Crime·News

Aga Khan Blasts Karim Harji, Rejects Land Offer & Calls For Sebutinde Report

The Ismail community led by HE Aga Khan have blasted City businessman Karim Hirji for shameful and irreligious behaviour by failing to care for orphans and stealing property of the dead. Following a petition by one of the children of the late

July 31, 2020

News·Politics

Kadaga 2-0 Namuganza! MPs Endorse Speaker Ahead Of NRM Contest

Members of Parliament have shown support to the Speaker of Parliament Rt. Hon. Rebecca Kadaga as she contests for the position of Second National Chairperson of the National Resistance Movement (NRM). Although Kadaga did not tell the MPs the purpose for the

July 31, 2020

News·Politics

New Kcca Ed Dorothy Kisaka Outlines 7-point Programme For Kampala City

The new Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) Executive Director Dorothy Kisaka has issued a 7-point programme to improve and unite the city. Kisaka made remarks after taking charge of KCCA on Thursday July, 30, 2020. “We will promote a culture that says

July 31, 2020

Crime·News

Chameleone, URA Agree To Settle Tax Evasion Case Out Of Court

Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) and hopeful Lord Mayor Joseph Mayanja alias Chameleone have agreed to settle the 77 million shillings tax evasion case outside court. The decision was announced on Thursday by the State Attorney Hilda Bakanansa. Mayanja was expected to take

July 30, 2020