Isaac Nabimanya, Author at The Capital Times

News

DPP Promotes 15 Senior State Attorneys To Chief Attorneys Ease Case Backlog

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecution (ODPP) has promoted 15 Senior State Attorneys to the rank of Chief State Attorneys in an effort to preserve justice and the rule of law in Uganda. The development was confirmed in a press

June 11, 2024

Op-ed

Dr Kizza Besigye & Communication: Is The Katonga Spremere Getting His Message Across?- Nathan Kikku Mubiru

Underwhelming results, defections and other internal matters have complicated Besigye’s plans for his second stint in the opposition. Where many supporters hoped for development and refinement of the methods seen in 2011~2016, the opposition have regressed, prompting questions as to what the

June 11, 2024

Op-ed

Honoring Uganda’s Heroes: A Memorial Day message From Hon.Nandala Mafabi

Shared by Nathan Kikku Mubiru Joseph Campbell, the brilliant professor of literature known for his explorations of the power of myth, once said, “A hero is someone who has given his or her life to something bigger than oneself.” Campbell’s simple truth

June 9, 2024

Big Story·East Africa

Ruto Calls Emergency Meetings Amid Growing Political Turmoil In Kenya

President William Ruto has summoned an urgent crisis meeting of all members of his Kenya Kwanza coalition for Monday, June 10, in a bid to address the escalating political turbulence within the ruling party. The move comes amid increasing internal strife and

June 9, 2024

News

Museveni To Award UAE’s Crown Prince Maktoum,52 Other Heroes Medals

Uganda will today observe the 35th Heroes’ Day Anniversary Celebrations under the theme “Hail Our Legends: A Secure Uganda Is Now a Reality”at Mpenja Church of Uganda Primary School Playgrounds in Mpenja Sub-County, Gomba District. The historical day will reflect on the

June 9, 2024

Sports

Turkish Company To Build Mega Hoima Stadium For AFCON 2027

The Government of Uganda has signed a contract with M/S SUMMA, a Turkish company, for the construction of a 20,000-seater Hoima multi-purpose stadium ahead of the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations. Hoima Stadium is among those that Uganda plans to host matches

June 9, 2024

Security

Britain’s Military Chief To East Africa Hails UPDF For Maintaining Peace In Somalia

The Head of British Defence Staff in East Africa, Brig Gen Olly Bryant, has commended the Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) for their efforts in maintaining peace and stability in Somalia. Bryant was leading a delegation from the British military, he made

June 9, 2024

Sports

PICTORIAL! Inside Hamz Stadium Nakivubo: A New Dawn for Ugandan Sports Culture and Entertainment

Kampala was a city reborn on Saturday, June 1, 2024, as the much-anticipated Hamz Stadium, formerly known as Nakivubo War Memorial Stadium, celebrated its grand opening. The momentous event marked a new chapter in the Ugandan sports and entertainment landscape, showcasing the vision

June 7, 2024

News

Broke NIRA Defers Mass Enrollment,Renewal Of National ID Cards To July

The National Identification and Registration Authority (NIRA) has postponed the mass enrollment and renewal of exercise for new national identity cards. The exercise was supposed to roll out on June 1, 2024, but due to delays in the procurement processes, the exercise

June 6, 2024

Security

Maj Gen Bakasumba,Russian Defence Attaché, Discuss Enhancing Security Cooperation

The Chief of Joint Staff, Maj Gen Jack Bakasumba, has met with the Military and Air Attaché to the Embassy of the Russian Federation in the Republic of Uganda, Col Nikolay Pavlov, who paid a courtesy call on him at the Ministry

June 6, 2024