Isaac Nabimanya, Author at The Capital Times

President Museveni Mourns Fallen Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has expressed his condolences following the death of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, describing him as a unifier and dedicated person. Speaking at the Iranian Embassy in Kampala, President Museveni recounted his recent meeting with President Raisi, highlighting his

May 23, 2024

Big Story

MPs Call For Removal Of Mpuuga,Other Commissioners From Parliamentary Commission Over 1.7Bn Service Award

A section of members of Parliament led by Theodore Ssekikubo, the Rwemiyaga County Member of Parliament (MP), have called for the immediate removal of four members of the Parliamentary Commission over their alleged involvement in a secret service award scheme. During a

May 22, 2024

News

Mengo Eagles Nest Teacher Arrested For Splashing Acid On Wife & Sons.

A teacher from Eagles Nest secondary school which is in Mengo, Kensenyi and resident of Namusera in Wakiso district being detained at Kakira Central Police Station in Jinja for allegedly pouring acid on his pregnant wife, two step sons and another female

May 22, 2024

Crime

Heartless: Entebbe Taxi Driver Confesses To Killing Four Women

Isaac Nuwagaba, a taxi driver operating on Entebbe Road, has shocked crime intelligence and flying squad teams by confessing to the murder of four women, whom he killed for allegedly cheating on him. Nuwagaba was tracked and arrested over the weekend from

May 22, 2024

Religion

ICRO President Imanipour Mourns Passing of Iran’s Ebrahim Raisi

The President of the Islamic Culture and Relations Organization, Mohammad Mahdi Imanipour, has expressed grief over the passing of President Ebrahim Raisi وَلا تَحسَبَنَّ الَّذينَ قُتِلوا في سَبيلِ اللَّهِ أَمواتًا، بَل أَحياءٌ عِندَ رَبِّهِم يُرزَقونَ (Do not suppose those who were slain

May 21, 2024

National News

Italy To Sponsor Construction Of Uganda Railway Line

The Italian government has announced plans to fund the construction of a railway line in Uganda. This was announced on Monday, May 20, 2024, by the Italian Ambassador to Uganda, Mauro Massoni, while meeting President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni at State House, Entebbe.

May 21, 2024

Big Story

Iranian President Raisi To Be Buried On Thursday In Mashhad

Iran has declared five days of mourning in memory of President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Hossein Amirabdollahian and other Iranian officials who were killed in a helicopter crash. Many Iranians packed into mosques and squares on Monday to pray for the officials,

May 21, 2024

News

UPDF To Recruit Over 9600 Soldiers Ahead Of 2026 Polls

The Uganda People’s Defence Forces are set to kick off a countrywide recruitment of youth into the army. This was announced on May 20, 2024, by the UPDF Spokesperson, Brig. Felix Kulayigye. He said the recruitment will strictly target young people who

May 21, 2024

News

M7 Names Abbas Byakagaba As New Police Boss

President Yoweri Kaguta Musevenei has appointed Abbas Byakagaba as the new Inspector General of police filling the position which was recently left by former IGP Martin Okoth Ochola whose contract ended in March 2024. The Deputy Press Secretary to the President, Farouk

May 18, 2024

Security

CJS Maj Gen Bakasumba Applauds French Training Support To UPDF

The Chief of Joint Staff, Maj Gen Jackson Bakasumba, has commended the French government for its training support to the Uganda Peoples’ Defence Forces (UPDF), which has significantly enhanced the fight against terrorism. Maj Gen Bakasumba made these remarks as he hosted

May 16, 2024