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Army, oil firm cited in L. Albert killings

MONUC officials parade six caskets of the Congolese who were allegedly killed by UPDF soldiers on Lake Albert five years ago. COURTESY PHOTO  In Summary In September 2007, the UPDF, on request by Heritage Oil, allegedly opened fire on a Congolese ferry and no investigation has ever been done. But the army denies such. 00:00 21.05.2012 from channel Monitor Online

Police arrest two suspects in trafficking case

The police in Nebbi District have arrested three people, who have allegedly been trafficking children since 2008. This was after the men were found with two children who allegedly disappeared in 2008. According to police, Ms Joyce Atim, the mother of one of the children, was tricked for a primary education sponsorship. 00:00 21.05.2012 from channel Monitor Online

Obwangor: The Teso icon dies

In Summary After quitting politics, the former post-colonial cabinet member, went back to serve his community diligently. The government has taken over the burial arrangements of Cuthbert Obwangor, the former member of the first post-colonial cabinet, who passed away on Saturday afternoon. 00:00 21.05.2012 from channel Monitor Online

Mulago health tutor’s college starts new courses

Ms Margret Kabanga (front) leads Primary Education Minister Kamanda Bataringaya and Ms Grace Ijoot , the principal tutor of Ngora Nursing School, during a tour of the school recently. PHOTO BY Al mahdi ssenkabirwa.   The Mulago-based Health Tutors College has unveiled two academic programmes which will enable tutors and clinical instructors acquire higher qualifications. 00:00 21.05.2012 from channel Monitor Online

St. Henry’s Kitovu: Unlike the country, the school has avoided much of the turbulent past.

The statues of Father Adreane Laberge (left) and Brother Eugiene Mary Paqette stand in the Foundation Square at St. Henry’s College Kitovu. PHOTO BY MICHAEL SSALI  In Summary St. Henry’s Kitovu. 00:00 21.05.2012 from channel Monitor Online

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HomeOpEdCartoon Cartoon Share Bookmark Print Email Email this article to a friendFriend's Email Address Your Email Message Submit Cancel Rating The arrest of a senior LRA commander has reignited the debate about what to do with alleged war criminals.   Your Email Message Send Cancel Posted  Monday, May 21  2012 at  00:00. 00:00 21.05.2012 from channel Monitor Online

Between a rock and a distant, unknown place: Origin of the Madhvani empire

In Summary The Madhvani empire spawns industry, finance, real estate and other sectors across continents but its origins can be traced to the very humble beginnings of its founders and their trade in the early days of colonial Uganda. The Madhvani empire might never have been founded if it weren’t for Allidina Visram and a bunch of dead puppies. 00:00 21.05.2012 from channel Monitor Online

50 deported from S. Africa over fake travel documents.

Entebbe Airport Police Commandant Moses Kafeero (R) says the deportees will not be charged because they were already punished by the deporting country.   In Summary Most of those implicated are said to have declared fake names, have expired passports, lost passports or conducted shady businesses that later exposed them. 00:00 21.05.2012 from channel Monitor Online

Fear looms over Pader as one dies of suspected Hepatitis E

Children wait to draw water from an unprotected well in Pader District. With fears of a possible outbreak of Hepatitis E, tendencies such as these pose a greater threat for the disease spreading. PHOTO BY LIVINGSTONE KIDEGA  In Summary The deceased is said to have shown all signs of disease, causing alarm that the epidemic which killed hundreds in 2008 could return to the district. 00:00 21.05.2012 from channel Monitor Online

Christian health units boosted

In Summary The facilities will receive CD4 count and testing machines. Arrangements to re-equip 19 religious founded health centres countrywide are underway to improve HIV/Aids services in rural areas. The re-equipment is part of the United States Agency for International Development $30 million funding to the Inter-Religious Council of Uganda (IRCU). 00:00 21.05.2012 from channel Monitor Online

Ex-LRA rebel held over car vandalism

In Summary Police have been registering at least five cases of car vandalism daily in Muyenga. Former Lord’s Resistance Army rebel Denis Opio is among the seven suspected car vandals who were arrested in Muyenga, a Kampala suburb. Opio, a resident of Muyenga, was arrested on Saturday in an operation in which several car parts were recovered in Kisekka Market, a hub for used car spare parts. 00:00 21.05.2012 from channel Monitor Online

Conserve our cultural sites

As Uganda and the rest of the world marked the International Museums Day on Friday—a day closely linked to the preservation of cultural heritage, it emerged that encroachers are threatening one of this country’s revered archeological relics. People have taken to cultivating crops and quarrying on land belonging to Nyero Rock Paintings thus threatening the very existence of this tourist site. 00:00 21.05.2012 from channel Monitor Online

200 displaced as rainstorm hits Nakaseke

A woman stares at her house that was destroyed by a rainstorm in Nakaseke Sub-county in Nakaseke District on Saturday. Residents also lost crops. PHOTO BY DAN WANDERA.   In Summary Authorities want government to provide relief items to the victims. At least 200 residents in Nakaseke District have no shelter after their houses were destroyed by a rainstorm that also left at least eight people injured by debris on Saturday. 00:00 21.05.2012 from channel Monitor Online

Eight Namayingo schools closed

Primary Four pupils of Children Centre Nursery and Primary School attend lessons in a grass-thatched structure. The school has reportedly been closed over poor facilities. PHOTO by ASUMAN MUSOBYA  In Summary Officials say the schools lack teachers and have poor facilities. 00:00 21.05.2012 from channel Monitor Online

Government urged to involve locals to curb deforestation

Some of the customers of National Bank of Commerce hold placards urging Prof. George Kanyeihamba to drop the court case against the top bank shareholders. They want the case dropped and decide on an out-of-court-settlement. PHOTO BY ROBERT MUHEREZA  The Ministry of Environment has been urged to involve communities to stop further degradation of forests. 00:00 21.05.2012 from channel Monitor Online

MPs to resume debate on public order legislation

Police patrol cars amid Muslims heading to Gaddafi Mosque in Old Kampala last month. The Public Order Management Bill aims at outlawing such processions. Photo by faiswal kasirye  In Summary The legislation on Public Order Management Bill has drawn a lot of criticism from rights activists and some lawmakers. 00:00 21.05.2012 from channel Monitor Online

Museveni fulfilling 50-year-old promise

Muniini K. Mulera In Summary I recall, as if it was yesterday, the firm promises made to the natives of Mparo, Rukiga County in Kigezi, by two distinguished politicians keen to win the pre-independence elections of April 1962. Dear Tingasiga:I recall, as if it was yesterday, the firm promises made to the natives of Mparo, Rukiga County in Kigezi, by two distinguished politicians keen to win the pre-independence elections of April 1962. 00:00 21.05.2012 from channel Monitor Online

Yesterday (20.05.2012)

Kadaga sneers at minister Kiyingi

The Observer - Kadaga sneers at minister Kiyingi. 23:02 20.05.2012 from channel The Observer

EALA: Is it really worth the bother?

The Observer - EALA: Is it really worth the bother?. 22:58 20.05.2012 from channel The Observer

Law pre-entry tests exposes weakness in Uneb exams

The Observer - Law pre-entry tests exposes weakness in Uneb exams. 22:56 20.05.2012 from channel The Observer

 

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