2010-09-03
Nation Could Become Regional Rice Exporter say Researchers
In a small garden at the Entebbe Botanical garden, about 40 kilometres from Kampala, a few yellowish plants are trying to adapt to their new environment.2010-09-03
Without Order, Fires and Floods Will Continue
Part of Kisekka market, downtown Kampala, burnt to ashes on Monday morning, causing untold loss to the affected traders. 2010-09-03
Uganda, DRC Slam UN Report
Regional leaders have come out to condemn the recently leaked UN draft report that alleges Rwandan soldiers committed atrocities in the DRC between 1994 and 2003. 2010-09-03
Don't Hijack Mosquito Net Distribution Initiative
The Health Ministry has started distributing mosquito nets to families in Kampala, an initiative that will roll out across the country with time. 2010-09-03
Bombs - Two More Held
Two more suspects have been arrested over the July 11 bombings in Kampala, bringing the number to 34. Khalif Abdi Muhammed, 20, a Somali national, was arrested from Somalia and Yahya Suleiman Mbuthia, 40, a Kenyan, was held in Kenya. The twin blasts left over 76 people dead. 2010-09-03
Terror Suspects Appear in Court Again
A group of 30 people who were arrested in connection with the July twin bombings that killed over 70 people in Kampala has been remanded to Luzira Maximum Prison. 2010-09-03
Ezra Flashes $3 Million At Journalists
It was a somewhat tense atmosphere at Emin Pasha Hotel. Journalists had to be frisked by private bodyguards and asked which media house they represented before making their way to the hotel in the upscale Kololo neighbourhood of Kampala. 2010-09-03
We Are Ready
With approximately 24 hours before Uganda confronts Angola in a must-win Nations Cup qualifier tomorrow, Cranes boss Bobby Williamson finds himself with a 'selection nightmare' he would rather have than not. 2010-09-03
Football Team Arrive in Uganda
Angola's football team arrived in Kampala, this Friday at dawn, to play against Uganda on Saturday, ahead of the eliminatory round of the CAN-2012, ANGOP witnessed at the local airport. 2010-09-03
National Soccer Face Uganda at Traditional Stadium
Uganda national team have a tradition at Mandela International stadium, venue of Saturday's match against Angola, an "arena" where they only lost once, in 2004, since its inauguration in 1997. 2010-09-03
Nancy is Antidote to Tiresome Day
Nancy Kacungira is one of the unsung jewels in Uganda's radio industry. It is quite rare to find a radio presenter who combines great voice, natural accent, proper English, intelligence and content. 2010-09-03
BBA Update - Sheila Has Parents in Knots
I know that Kenya is our immediate neighbour and they may not like this, but let me take this opportunity to thank the rest of Africa for saving us from Sheila. The Kenyan had most parents looking for the parental control buttons on their remote controls to save their children from the disgusting gay acts between Sheila and Meryl last Friday. 2010-09-03
Kenya Need Not Dwell On 2008 Crimes
Last Friday, I arrived too late in Nairobi to witness the momentous promulgation of the new Kenya constitution. 2010-09-03
HIV Mothers Need Education On New Breastfeeding Tips
At the recently concluded International AIDS conference in Vienna, Austria, there was an emotional call to eradicate Mother to Child Transmission (MTCT) of HIV. Participants were particularly charged when Austria, which hosted the conference, presented their progress, noting that MTCT has been virtually eliminated, recording about two to three cases a year. It's the same scenario in developed countries like the US, UK and Canada. There was also progress reported in a few African countries like Botswana. 2010-09-03
Ssemujju Nganda - FDC Not to Blame for UPC Isolation
I had thought my column today would be about the selection of the joint presidential candidate by the opposition for which I speak, especially after Uganda Peoples Congress (UPC) withdrew from the Inter-Party Cooperation (IPC). Letters from the UPC leader, Olara Otunnu, found us in a Monday morning summit and all present expressed regret. 2010-09-03
Mega Fallout in NRM
Some losers vow to run as Independents.. 2010-09-03
Mujunga Pushes for Art Museum
For a while now, Henry Mzili Mujunga has shown a sense of leadership amongst his fellow artists. But like time has shown, much of the art he does today is project-driven; there is always a mission to his work. 2010-09-03
World Vision in Child Health Campaign
World Vision and Uganda Child Rights NGO Network (UCRNN) have started a campaign about Child Health Now. The campaign recently launched at Hotel Africana is to be used to craft a policy on issues of child health rights. The Executive Director Uganda Child Rights NGO Network, Stella Ayo, said Child Health Now, was handed over to the Director General of Health Services, Dr. Kenya Mugisha. 2010-09-03
Lend Money to the Poor on Suitable Terms
Book: Banker to the Poor 2010-09-03
Chaos Mars Nebbi NRM Polls
A polling official in Panyimur sub-county in Nebbi district was recently attacked by supporters a rival candidate and his house and property burnt. |
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