Isaac Nabimanya, Author at The Capital Times

Covid-19: Deputy Speaker Oulanyah Hands Over Controversial Shs20M To Omoro District Task Force

Deputy Speaker of Parliament Jacob Oulanyah has handed over 20 million Shillings to Omoro district task force for coronavirus (COVID-19). The money was part of the controversial 10 billion government supplementary budget allocated to Parliament as facilitation to the lawmakers to conduct

May 1, 2020

News·Politics

Sembabule District Woman MP Kawooya Appointed Ambassador On Gender Matters

The Parliament of Uganda has congratulated Hon. Anifa Bangirana Kawooya, on her new role of representing the Pan African Parliament (PAP) on gender matters in continental and International fora. In her communication from the chair on Tuesday, 28 April 2020, the Speaker

May 1, 2020

Health·News·Politics

Covid-19 Effect: There Are Those Who Are Panicking, I Am Not Shaken – Museveni

President Museveni has said he is not shaken by the effects of coronavirus pandemic because the key sectors of the economy are still strong despite the global uncertainties predicted elsewhere. Museveni made the remarks during an event to mark International Labour Day,

May 1, 2020

Health·News

Cipla Gets South African Deal, Vows To Make Coronavirus Drug For Ugandans

Cipla Quality Chemical has revealed that it’s in the final phases of gearing up to manufacture hydroxychloroquine, the antimalarial drug doctors have used to treat covid19. This comes after the ministry of health said the drug has been used to treat people

May 1, 2020

Health·News

Breaking: Tanzanian Justice Minister Dies Mysteriously As Covid-19 Bites

Tanzania’s Minister of Constitutional and Legal Affairs Augustine Mahiga 74, has died today Friday May 1 in Dodoma after a short illness, The Citizen reports. The Directorate of Presidential Communications announced the Minister’s death in a statement released on Friday May 1, 2020. The

May 1, 2020

Health·News

Rwanda Eases Lockdown As Covid-19 Cases Rise To 243, Schools Remain Closed Upto September

President Paul Kagame of Rwanda on Thursday 30th April chaired a much-awaited extraordinary cabinet meeting which resolved to partially ease the over 45-day lockdown allowing some businesses and economic activities to resume operations. The new directives take effect on May 4th but

May 1, 2020

Health·News

Motherly Heart! Britania Allied Donates Splash, Assorted Biscuits To Help In Fight Against Coronavirus

In response to President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni’s appeal to all factories and companies in Uganda to donate at least what they can afford, Britania Allied Ind. Ltd has positively responded by donating 1.5 tonnnes of Splash, Assorted Biscuits and Yo-jus to the

May 1, 2020

Crime·News

Why Don’t You Retire In Peace? Counsel Ssemakadde Blasts ULS President Kinobe, Says ‘No’ To Apology

Maxim advocates has petitioned the President Uganda Law Society Simon Peter Kinobe to distance self and stop baseless threats towards their client. In a letter dated April 30, 2020, Counsel Issac Semakadde remains unapologetic over statements he made against the Director of

May 1, 2020

Health·News

Motherly Heart! Hon. Jacklet Adds Shs 1Million Towards Installation Of Kitagata Theatre Operation Table

After returning the Controversial Shs 20M to Bank Of Uganda, hearty Sheema District Woman Member Of Parliament Jacklet Atuhaire Rwabukurukuru has donated one million shillings to Kitagata Hospital to help on the ongoing installation of the new theatre operation table. The legislator

May 1, 2020

News·Politics

Opinion: Kadaga Defaced Parliament, Gov’t By Shutting Down Ag. Byaruhanga In Ugly Fashion

By Matua Job Richard Dear Ugandans, without any element of fear Madam Rebecca Kadaga failed miserably in my own opinion. Her mischief has led to embarrassment for our good Government in a manner which unhealthy and untimely just like the confusion of

May 1, 2020