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Yesterday (21.05.2012)

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. #00:00 21.05.2012 from channel Monitor Online

Karamoja leaders accuse First Family of land-grabbing

State House at the weekend denied claims by some politicians from Karamoja on Friday that “members of the ruling family” are involved in a land-grabbing racket in mineral-rich parts of the sub-region. #00:00 21.05.2012 from channel Monitor Online

Day before yesterday (20.05.2012)

Baryayanga found it ‘easy’ to beat a minister

The Observer - Baryayanga found it ‘easy’ to beat a minister. #22:31 20.05.2012 from channel The Observer

19.05.2012

FDC in crisis

Money, NRM intrusion and jostling for Besigye’s chair rock the main opposition party The brush between Leader of Opposition Nandala Mafabi and FDC Members of Parliament reflects a deeper problem in Forum for Democratic Change (FDC), Uganda’s leading opposition party. #17:47 19.05.2012 from channel The Independent

Museveni, Mbabazi fall out

Prime minister’s presidential ambition seems to have ruined a perfect partnership Two weeks before the 2010 delegates’ conference that saw Amama Mbabazi elected as secretary general of the ruling National Resistance Movement party, the National Executive Committee sat and agreed with party Chairman President Yoweri Museveni that the person w #17:29 19.05.2012 from channel The Independent

17.05.2012

EALA election quagmire: Another form of equity

A small side debate has consumed Parliament in the past few weeks over the election of representatives to the East African Legislative Assembly. #00:00 17.05.2012 from channel Monitor Online

16.05.2012

Deaf Murangira now aims for EALA seat

The Observer - Deaf Murangira now aims for EALA seat. #00:30 16.05.2012 from channel The Observer

15.05.2012

Africa’s army chiefs in Kampala to discuss security threats

President Museveni (R) with the Commander of US Army Africa Maj. Gen. David R. Hogg (L) and Gen. Aronda Nyakairima during the opening of the African Land Forces summit in Kampala yesterday. #00:00 15.05.2012 from channel Monitor Online

13.05.2012

Kwame steps out of Rugunda’s closet

The Observer - Kwame steps out of Rugunda’s closet. #23:11 13.05.2012 from channel The Observer

10.05.2012

Collapse of rural economies has long-term implications

It’s three years since the passing of the Land Bill. “Land stories” are gaining traction in the press. In Acholi, community farmers are up in arms against plans to convert rich Acholi farmland into plantation agriculture. #00:00 10.05.2012 from channel Monitor Online

09.05.2012

Museveni impeachment in balance

The Observer - Museveni impeachment in balance. #00:12 09.05.2012 from channel The Observer

06.05.2012

Lawmakers regret lifting term limits

The Observer - Lawmakers regret lifting term limits. #22:51 06.05.2012 from channel The Observer

Profiles of EALA contestants

The Observer - Profiles of EALA contestants. #22:43 06.05.2012 from channel The Observer

Museveni angry over NGO report on land grabbing

Oxfam and Uganda Land Alliance face deregistration Two international organisation, Oxfam and Uganda Land Alliance (ULA), face de-registration for what government calls inciting violence over land issues. #12:07 06.05.2012 from channel The Independent

05.05.2012

Premier Odinga warns of ethnic election violence

Kenya’s Prime Minister Raila Odinga has warned that the emergence of ethnically-based political groups could spell doom in elections due next year. #00:00 05.05.2012 from channel Monitor Online

04.05.2012

Museveni moves to save Kagoda, Kivejinja over IDs project

The Observer - Museveni moves to save Kagoda, Kivejinja over IDs project. #00:44 04.05.2012 from channel The Observer

Labour Day exposed the contradictions arising from Notu/Coftu NRM affiliation

Labour Day was officially celebrated in Gulu with military parades and awarding of NRM medals. #00:00 04.05.2012 from channel Monitor Online

03.05.2012

Ugandan journalism under government attack

In Summary The analysis follows various incidents of journalists and media houses critical of the government being beaten and attacked by police and state officials. Mr Perez Rumanzi left Ntungamo police cells on Tuesday. #00:00 03.05.2012 from channel Monitor Online

Kadaga: I’m under pressure to suffocate Opposition

Speaker Kadaga addresses the gathering at the inter-faith thanksgiving service at Parliament yesterday. Photo by Geoffrey Sseruyange  In Summary Speaker says forces in NRM want her to deny opposition legislators chance to debate freely on House floor. #00:00 03.05.2012 from channel Monitor Online

02.05.2012

Eritrea leads world in press censorship: report

In Summary Eritrea has surpassed North Korea as the world's top press censor, with Syria and Iran placing third and fourth in a new list published Wednesday by the Committee to Protect Journalists. #14:37 02.05.2012 from channel Monitor Online