The manager of the ginnery, Mr John Onenarach, points at the origin of the fire. PHOTO BY STEPHEN KOMAKECH. In Summary Witnesses say the fire began from an exhaust pipe of a lorry that was off-loading cotton. It took the fire brigade more than eight hours to arrive. Cotton worth more than Shs100 million was burnt to ashes at East Acholi Cooperative Union ginnery in Kitgum Town on Sunday. 23:00 06.02.2012 from channel Monitor Online
In Summary The Bugabula South MP says rifts among leaders in the district has stalled programmes and development. The Minister of State for Regional Affairs and Bugabula South MP, Mr Asuman Kiyingi, has called for reconciliation among bickering politicians in Kamuli District. “The leaders rode on the public interests but now risk becoming irrelevant to the population,” Mr Kiyingi said. 23:00 06.02.2012 from channel Monitor Online
By close of trade on Friday, Equity market activities at Uganda Securities Exchange on Friday closed dull with only two companies trading shares. The dull equity market performance was attributed to both low demand and supply because of the prevailing volatile macroeconomic environment. 23:00 06.02.2012 from channel Monitor Online
The increase in the prices of water is expected to serve consumers more efficiently. PHOTO BY FAISWAL KASIRYE In Summary NWSC increased the prices for water because of the hiked electricity tariffs. Consumers will have to part with extra cash to get some water after the National Water and Sewerage Corporation increased prices of every unit of water by 10 per cent. 23:00 06.02.2012 from channel Monitor Online
We all know that land ownership in Uganda has gone through subsequent evolutions thus making it an essential factor of production in the economy of the country. As a result this has created tension among the masses in terms of it’s acquisition. This has been evidenced by the various court cases and disputes among the masses thus requiring expeditious measures so as to avoid such uncertainties. 23:00 06.02.2012 from channel Monitor Online
In Summary 18 clubs are stranded at Lugogo after NCS allegedly postponed the National Open. NCS general secretary Jasper Aligawesa survived being lynched by rowdy pugilists, who had turned up for the National Boxing Open in Lugogo, yesterday. The boxers, from 18 clubs in Gulu, Kasese, Jinja and Kampala, cried foul that the most prestigious event on the local boxing calendar had been stopped by NCS. 23:00 06.02.2012 from channel Monitor Online
Sitting in the glow of his flat-screen computer monitor in a fashionable office, Donald Kasule says that until recently it was almost impossible to imagine making a success of an Internet start-up in Uganda. When he first had the idea several years ago for his “Wedding Bells” website - a flashy site to help couples plan for their big day - exorbitant connection fees and slow speeds limited demand for the service. 23:00 06.02.2012 from channel Monitor Online
In Summary Mr Nick Westcott, who will also meet Speaker Rebecca Kadaga today, will discuss sustainable development. A top European Union envoy, Mr Nick Westcott, is expected in the country today to engage President Museveni on a range of bilateral issues including political dialogue, economic growth and sustainable development. 23:00 06.02.2012 from channel Monitor Online
As we deal with issues of corporate governance and transparency in state enterprises and authorities, I wish to request that there is scrutiny as to the methods of appointing board members to these institutions as it is currently one of the ways in which there is abuse. Of particular concern is a situation where you find one person sitting on more than one board of state enterprises. I think this is totally wrong. 23:00 06.02.2012 from channel Monitor Online
In Summary Former Prime Minister’s grandson Mathias Kiwanuka wins second American Super Bowl in Indianapolis. When things seem out of sorts, we always try to source for some inspiration elsewhere. And what a way to share in delight of one American’s glory! And we are good at that – trying at all costs to identify with anyone with a slightest linkage to Uganda. 23:00 06.02.2012 from channel Monitor Online
In Summary Residents claim that compensation list was messed up but Tullow says it has done its part. A group of residents of Buliisa have dragged Tullow Oil to court, accusing it of failing to compensate them for property they lost during oil exploration activities. 23:00 06.02.2012 from channel Monitor Online
In Summary Secret deal. Legislators warned against making public the offer, saying they will be the ultimate losers if a public backlash derails the plan. MPs have each started receiving Shs103 million as part of a generous car scheme which has been kept quiet for fear of provoking outrage at a time when poorly paid teachers and doctors have failed to win sensible concessions from the government. 23:00 06.02.2012 from channel Monitor Online
How prepared are you to serve your customers? Our workshop organizers arrived at Emerald Hotel, off Bombo Road at 7:00am only to find that nothing had been done to get our meeting room ready. One of the organizers therefore had to volunteer to dust the room, arrange the furniture and even fetch bottles of water before the meeting attendees arrived at 8:00am. 23:00 06.02.2012 from channel Monitor Online
In Summary Wanderers and Charity maintained their unbeaten runs with flawless displays in the season-opening T20 League. RESULTS - T20 LEAGUEWanderers189/6SVPC 99/7Wanderers 170/4Tor B 129/8T. Lions 126/9 JICC 102/10Charity 171/10 JICC 84/10ACC 96/4 Tornado 100/2Charity 158/6 Mwiri 65/10 It is early days in the National Twenty20 Cricket League but the writing is clear. 23:00 06.02.2012 from channel Monitor Online
A police officer on night duty has been killed by two assailants dressed in military fatigues. The incident occurred at about 2. 30am on Monday morning at Housing Finance Bank head offices in Nakasero, Kampala. “It is a shocking incident and police has launched investigations,” Deputy Police Spokesperson Judith Nabakooba told this newspaper. 23:00 06.02.2012 from channel Monitor Online
In Summary Kampala Makerere University Vice Chancellor Venansius Baryamureeba has dismissed claims by some university staff members that he is occupying the post illegally. Kampala Makerere University Vice Chancellor Venansius Baryamureeba has dismissed claims by some university staff members that he is occupying the post illegally. The staff had complained that he has overstayed in the position in an acting capacity. 23:00 06.02.2012 from channel Monitor Online
It is often said that Kampala is not so much about the buildings but the people that live there (Kampala si biziimbe, bantu!) This is when one discovers something new, especially something sinister about the city in which he lives and works. One night I decided to do some shopping in one of the markets in the centre of town. 23:00 06.02.2012 from channel Monitor Online
A man looks into the car that Sarah Obama was travelling in at the weekend. PHOTO BY monitor Correspondent. In Summary Barack Obama’s grandmother, who is said to have been travelling to her home in Siaya, sustained the injuries after the driver of her car lost control while trying to overtake another car, causing theirs to overturn. 23:00 06.02.2012 from channel Monitor Online
About 1. 2 million beekeepers are active, with 700,000 beehives countryside colonised according to Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industries and Fisheries. In Summary Honey producers’ earnings are growing despite a slide in foreign demand now that many Ugandans are turning to honey as a substitute for sugar. 23:00 06.02.2012 from channel Monitor Online
In Summary Hundreds of thousands of children are believed to be working in cocoa farms. Monitor CorrespondentACCRA. Leading chocolate maker, Hershey Company, has announced a scheme aimed at addressing the illegal use of child labour in the cocoa industry in West Africa. The US company, through a $10 million project, will also invest in an effort to improve the living condition of cocoa farmers in the region. 23:00 06.02.2012 from channel Monitor Online