Stakeholders in the cotton sector have asked Parliament to investigate how indicative cotton prices and levies are set by the cotton authority to the detriment of farmers. This was prompted by a submission by Cotton Development Organisation (CDO) and ginners indicating that cotton prices will be reduced from Shs1,600 to Shs1,000 per kilogramme countrywide this year’s season basing on international markets. 23:00 05.02.2012 from channel Monitor Online
Cars parked near CPS. KCCA says all cars parked illegally will be towed away. Photo by Stephen Wandera Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has issued an order stopping drivers from parking their vehicles in areas not demarcated as parking lots. Confirming the move yesterday, KCCA said express penalties in form of a charge will be preferred against offenders. 23:00 05.02.2012 from channel Monitor Online
Mufti Ramathan Mubajje on Saturday survived an angry Muslim mob in Mityana while in the area to swear in the district Kadhi, Abdu-Nuur Twebaze, as well as launch the district web site. Mityana was recently carved from Mubende District. 23:00 05.02.2012 from channel Monitor Online
Kabenge had a difficult time defending herself on Saturday. Photo by Ismail Kezaala Peninah Kabenge’s days as Uganda Olympic Committee (UOC) secretary general look numbered. The Makerere University senior sports tutor narrowly survived expulsion from the UOC general assembly that took place on Saturday in Gulu following accusations of forgery. 23:00 05.02.2012 from channel Monitor Online
The Observer - Museveni will seek 5th term - Col Fred Mwesigye. 22:26 05.02.2012 from channel The Observer
The Observer - MPs run to court over new Tullow oil deals. 22:15 05.02.2012 from channel The Observer
The Observer - He will not rest until Bbumba,Makubuya have been censured. 22:13 05.02.2012 from channel The Observer
The Observer - Wolokoso: When President jumped chicken. 22:10 05.02.2012 from channel The Observer
The Observer - The story of NRA’s 1st Kadogo soldier. 22:03 05.02.2012 from channel The Observer
The Observer - Ex Kenyan policeman condemns Kibaki PhD. 21:57 05.02.2012 from channel The Observer
The Observer - Civil society bodies want court to block new oil deal. 21:54 05.02.2012 from channel The Observer
The Observer - MPs back KCCA on taxi park take-over. 21:51 05.02.2012 from channel The Observer
The Observer - Ogoola vows to discard judiciary's rotten apples. 21:46 05.02.2012 from channel The Observer
The Observer - Religious leaders demand openness in oil sector. 21:44 05.02.2012 from channel The Observer
The Observer - Mobile phone ‘bank accounts’ change way of life in Africa. 21:42 05.02.2012 from channel The Observer
The Observer - Nodding disease: Unlocking it will take years of research. 21:39 05.02.2012 from channel The Observer
The Observer - Jinja East by-election polarises opposition. 21:36 05.02.2012 from channel The Observer
The Observer - Kiyonga: NRM still best choice. 21:31 05.02.2012 from channel The Observer
In one version of the “Cleopatra” film, there is a scene where the Senate of Rome debates Rome’s deteriorating relationship with Egypt and resolves that war should be declared on Egypt. Meanwhile, Egypt had sent a special envoy to attempt and negotiate a peace agreement between the two belligerent states. 23:00 04.02.2012 from channel Monitor Online
Earlier reports that President Museveni would try to neutralise the bitterness between Speaker Kadaga and Prime Minister Amama Mbabazi this month have come to pass as the big man met the two at his ranch in Kisozi. But things were not friendly and easy as many had anticipated. 23:00 04.02.2012 from channel Monitor Online