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#02:24 09.09.2010 from channel The Observer

A year after last year’s riots in Buganda in which at least 30 people died, The Observer takes an insight of what has transpired since. 23 still denied bail a year later Nateete police post still down CBS staff down but not out. #21:20 08.09.2010 from channel The Observer

Museveni will pay for my loss – Ssekikubo

I will not stand as independent, says MP Lwemiyaga MP, Theodore Ssekikubo, has said his loss to Patrick Nkalubo in the primaries will cost the NRM and in particular its chairman, President Museveni, dearly. #21:14 08.09.2010 from channel The Observer

Museveni grills Mbabazi, Kigongo over NRM chaos

President Museveni almost cancelled his scheduled Tuesday address to delegates gathered for NRM’s conference for special organs at Namboole. Apparently angered by the chaos and confusion that continue to mar such high profile party activities, our sources told us. #21:10 08.09.2010 from channel The Observer

23 still denied bail a year later

“I’ve always talked to journalists, but my son is still in jail; what do I gain by talking to you?” A year after last year’s riots in Buganda in which at least 30 people died, 23 people are still languishing in prison following a refusal by the High Court to grant them bail. #20:48 08.09.2010 from channel The Observer

Bukenya: How I plan to run NRM

Only I and Museveni talk about ‘Prosperity for All’ Party has lost goodwill The ruling National Resistance Movement is headed for worse times if it doesn’t reorient itself and get people out of poverty, Vice President Gilbert Bukenya has said. #20:40 08.09.2010 from channel The Observer

INTERVIEW: Buganda is still strong

CHARLES PETER MAYIGA is the spokesperson of Buganda Kingdom. MICHAEL MUBANGIZI spoke to him about the state of the kingdom one year since last year’s riots in the kingdom. #20:34 08.09.2010 from channel The Observer

Nateete police post still down

Reconstruction of Nateete Police Station, one of the buildings destroyed during last year’s riots in Buganda, hasn’t yet started one year after it was set ablaze. The Observer has learnt that the land belongs to the Kabaka and this could have slowed down the reconstruction effort. #20:30 08.09.2010 from channel The Observer

CBS staff down but not out

The clock stands still at 1:43, after it stopped ticking sometime after September 10, 2009 –the day CBS radio was taken off air. Those responsible for royal timekeeping have since moved out, leaving the clock’s minute and hour hand baking in dust. #20:25 08.09.2010 from channel The Observer

Kagame starts new term in bullish mood

Rwanda President, Paul Kagame, started his new term in bullish mood, defending his country against what he called false reports about the happenings in Rwanda. #20:23 08.09.2010 from channel The Observer

FEATURE: Uganda’s best kept secret

Chobe is Acholi for ‘spear it’, and with this lodge, Madhvani has clearly nailed the hospitality industry Last Saturday morning, I woke up to the roaring sound of river Nile, birds singing and hippos groaning. #20:20 08.09.2010 from channel The Observer

More to come as Kagame takes on 7-year challenge

He has said he will not change the constitution to stay on beyond 2017, but letting go might prove his greatest challenge, writes GAAKI KIGAMBO On Monday, September 6, Paul Kagame swore to preside over Rwanda for his second – and possibly last – seven-year term in a spectacle only befitting the country’s, or more specifically his, obse #20:17 08.09.2010 from channel The Observer

NMS explains drug stock outs, expiries

The National Medical Stores (NMS) is an autonomous government institution established in 1993 to ensure that the Ugandan population is efficiently served with affordable, good quality pharmaceuticals. #20:13 08.09.2010 from channel The Observer

DISMAS NKUNDA: Suppose Museveni 2010 met Museveni 1986

Someone recently asked me what would happen if Museveni of 1986 met Museveni of 2010. I had no immediate answer. I put the same query to the questioner. He reckoned Museveni of 1986 would probably spit at Museveni of 2010. Why? I asked. #20:11 08.09.2010 from channel The Observer

DEBATE: Who should NRM elect as the next Secretary General?

To contribute to the debate, E-mail: #20:08 08.09.2010 from channel The Observer

African wind of change should fan our hopes

In 2006, President Museveni was declared winner of the presidential elections by a margin of 59. 26% against Rtd Col Kizza Besigye’s 37. 39%. #20:08 08.09.2010 from channel The Observer

YOUR MAIL: FDC can do better than demonstrate

Every other day that passes I get disturbed with statements and actions made by members of FDC. The existence of this party and the reason we subscribe to it is the fact that we have banked our hopes for the future of Uganda in it. #20:04 08.09.2010 from channel The Observer

Unlike Katunzi’s Unoka, NIC has met its obligations

This in response to Makerere -NIC Tug of War Leaves Foul Taste in Mouth by Pius Muteekani Katunzi published by The Observer on August, 30 2010. The article was quite interesting and it would truly have been funny were the issues at stake not so serious. #19:59 08.09.2010 from channel The Observer

NRM fast catching the Gambian flu

There are remarkable sites in both the ancient and contemporary times that are referred to as the “Seven Wonders of the World. #19:57 08.09.2010 from channel The Observer

SSEMUJJU NGANDA: September victims didn’t die in vain

Exactly one year ago this weekend, another dark chapter was written in the history of Buganda when Gen Yoweri Museveni blocked for the second time the Kabaka of Buganda from touring his kingdom. #19:54 08.09.2010 from channel The Observer

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