August 02
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Musisi Sat in My Chair - Lukwago
New Vision
THE Lord Mayor, Erias Lukwago, has told the tribunal investigating him over alleged abuse of office that the city executive director, Jennifer Musisi, offended him by sitting in... Read more »
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Health Ministry Clarifies On ARV Drug Shortage
New Vision
THE ministry of health has attributed ARV drug stock outs to under quantification by in-charges of health facilities which has resulted in inadequate supplies of medicines and... Read more »
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Cranes to Play Friendly Against Egypt
New Vision
MICHO Sredejovic's prayers for his Cranes team to play at least one international friendly match against a top team before facing Senegal in their last 2014 World Cup qualifier... Read more »
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Govt Urged to Change Procuring Units
New Vision
THE composition of Procuring and Disposing Units (PDUs) of public Procuring and Disposing Entities (PDEs) needs to be re-focused to make public procurement faster and improve... Read more »
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Ugandan Bank Eyes Rwanda Market
New Times
Crane bank, one of the largest locally-owned commercial banks in Uganda, has applied for a licence to operate in Rwanda, according to the National Bank of Rwanda. Read more »
August 01
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Efficient Charcoal Stoves See Surge in Popularity
AlertNet
The ancient lorry, overflowing with more than 100 bags of charcoal on the last stage of their journey from tree to ash, creaks and groans towards Kampala, its tailboard bearing the... Read more »
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Defections of Fighters Affect LRA
New Vision
Defections of fighters from the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA) and internal discontent by sidelined older commanders has greatly diminished Joseph Kony's control of the rebel group,... Read more »
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MPs Semujju, Otto, Sekikuubo Suspended
Observer
What began as a peaceful and warm session of Parliament today turned chaotic as MPs fought to block passage of the Public Order Management Bill that regulates public rallies and... Read more »
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LRA 'Weaker Than It Has Been in At Least 20 Years'
IRIN
Joseph Kony is losing his grip on the fighters of his rebel Lord's Resistance Army (LRA), with many wanting to defect, according to a new report by The Resolve LRA Crisis... Read more »
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Observer
The Minister of State minister for Health, Elioda Tumwesigye told a news conference at the Uganda Media Centre yesterday that; "the Ministry of Health would like to assure the... Read more »
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DPP Calls for a Law to Protect Witnesses
New Vision
The Directorate of Public Prosecutions (DPP) has called for enactment of a law aimed at protecting witnesses who testify against suspects in court. Read more »
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House Decides On Public Order Bill
New Vision
Parliament has reconvened to take a final decision on the controversial Public Order Management Bill 2011. Read more »
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Thailand PM Jets in for State Visit
New Vision
The Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand who is also the Minister of Defense Yingluck Shinawatra arrives in Uganda today, for an official state visit at the invitation of... Read more »
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Ugandans to Monitor Govt Expenditures Online
Observer
The government in partnership with Overseas Development Institute of the United Kingdom, has unveiled an online portal to enable citizens monitor how the government spends money. Read more »
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Uganda, Thailand Sign New Trade Deal
Observer
The government today signed a memorandum of understanding with the Prime minister of the Kingdom of Thailand, Yingluck Shinawatra, to supply agricultural products and commodities... Read more »
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Jinja Targets Sh8 Billion Loan for Roads
Observer
The state of roads in Jinja municipality has left many residents wondering what has befallen a town that was once Uganda's second-largest city. Read more »
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Luuka - Where Mothers Deliver On Verandahs
Observer
There you find Sarah Nairuba attending to her son who is on drip with the bottle tied to a windowpane. Some of the windows are propped up by used boxes and polythene bags, exposing... Read more »
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UBL Boosts Kabaka's Coronation With Sh100 Million
Observer
Uganda Breweries Limited (UBL), under its flagship brand Bell Larger, has injected Shs 100m as lead sponsor for Kabaka Ronald Mutebi's 20th coronation anniversary. Read more »
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Govt Sued Over Drink-Driving Crackdown
Observer
Just as the public debate over the police crackdown on drink-driving was dying down, a city lawyer has sued police for illegally arresting people allegedly driving under the... Read more »
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Handicraft Trader Reaps From Recycling
Observer
It is a story of how they penetrated into the international market, and made a name for themselves. Kinawataka women make crafts such as handbags, sports bags, belts, purses, table... Read more »
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Army Promotions - Museveni Sued
Observer
In a move that could shake President Museveni's tight control of the army, a group of MPs and a political activist have petitioned the East African Court of Justice, accusing the... Read more »
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Mama Musiime - Be the Role Model for Your Children
Observer
A famous saying goes that the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. Other, such as "a chip off the old block", "like father, like son" and "she lives up to the family name," mean... Read more »
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Ruparelia Group Injects Sh105 zmillion in Kampala Festival
Observer
With the Ruparelia Group's contribution, city dwellers and all well-wishers who are gearing up for the October Kampala City Festival have a reason to smile even bigger. Read more »
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Is Besigye Fighting a Lost Cause? [opinion]
Observer
I first met Dr Kizza Besigye in January 2001, twelve years ago. Then, I was a small boy, fresh from high school. Read more »
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Lack of Jobs for Youths Is a Recipe for Disaster
Observer
'High levels of youth unemployment', is a phrase, a topic of discussion, a cause of sleepless nights and a reality, that has been extensively mentioned in reference to Uganda time... Read more »
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