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Day before yesterday (05.02.2012)

MPs back KCCA on taxi park take-over

The Observer - MPs back KCCA on taxi park take-over. #21:51 05.02.2012 from channel The Observer

02.02.2012

Govt seeks $150m for urban upgrade

The Observer - Govt seeks $150m for urban upgrade. #23:24 02.02.2012 from channel The Observer

Arua suspends Nusaf activities

In Summary The objective of the project, according to residents, cannot be realised as a result of mismanagement of the funds. #23:00 02.02.2012 from channel Monitor Online

Fear as tobacco company shuts offices

In Summary The company heads, however, insist their offices are still open. Continental Tobacco Uganda Ltd offices in Arua have closed amid allegations that the company owes farmers at least Shs5 billion. #23:00 02.02.2012 from channel Monitor Online

01.02.2012

Man hangs own children over ‘mistreatment’

In Summary After killing the two children, the 25-year-old Arua resident, reported himself to the police. #23:00 01.02.2012 from channel Monitor Online

28.01.2012

Three people injured in Yumbe land dispute

In Summary At least 22 huts belonging to mebers of the Kechuru clan were torched by the Gotri clan members. A land wrangle between two clans in Yumbe District turned ugly on Wednesday when members of the Gotri clan attacked their Kechuru neighbours. #23:00 28.01.2012 from channel Monitor Online

25.01.2012

PRDP II budget cut angers Gulu leaders

In Summary They say cutting the PRDPII budget from Shs5 billion to Shs2. 8 billion will hinder the district’s efforts to recover from the devastation of the LRA insurgency. #23:00 25.01.2012 from channel Monitor Online

Banana wilt strikes Arua sub-counties

In Summary The disease has infected between 50 to 60 acres of banana plantations in Logiri and Vurra sub-counties. Banana bacterial wilt disease has broken out in Arua District, posing a threat to food security. #23:00 25.01.2012 from channel Monitor Online

24.01.2012

Thousands hit by water crisis in Arua Town

Residents queue for water at a borehole in Arua District administration offices. Photo by Clement Aluma  Residents of Arua Municipality have for the past five days been spending hours at water points due to the water shortage that has hit the town. #23:00 24.01.2012 from channel Monitor Online

One crop, many uses: Finger millet is always available

Tasty and packed with nutrients, millet can be stored for long periods of time. PHOTO BY faiswal kasirye  The crop is grown in different regions of the country during different seasons, which means it is on market through the year. #23:00 24.01.2012 from channel Monitor Online

19.01.2012

Anti-smoking groups work on new, strict law

The Observer - Anti-smoking groups work on new, strict law. #01:43 19.01.2012 from channel The Observer

17.01.2012

Muhumuza claims top rank as national trials end at Palm Valley

In Summary Leaderboard - Top 15Adolf Muhumuza (Toro) 299Henry Lujja (Entebbe) 307Willy Kitata (UGC) 309Ronald Rugumayo (Toro) 310Ronald Ssenyanja (Jinja) 310Gideon Kagyenzi (Mbarara) 310Abbey Bagalana (UGC) 311Patrick Mugisha (Entebbe) 317Lawrence Muhenda (Toro) 317Titus Okwang (Toro) 321Happy Robert (Kilembe) 322George Kituku (Toro) 323Joseph Ki #05:39 17.01.2012 from channel Monitor Online

15.01.2012

New Muni University in land, name row with Arua locals

Fr. Epiphany Picho Odubuker, the Muni University secretary and Education Minister Jessica Alupo display the layout of the campus in Arua last year. PHOTO BY FELIX WARROM  In Summary Community members who offered the land to the university resolved that they would withdraw part of it. #23:00 15.01.2012 from channel Monitor Online

14.01.2012

Arua residents want to reclaim land earlier given to university

Fr. Epiphany Picho Odubuker (R), the Muni University secretary, with Minister of Education Jessica Alupo (L) and other officials display the layout of the campus in Arua during the ground breaking ceremony last year. Photo by Felix Warom Okello   In Summary Unexpected. #23:00 14.01.2012 from channel Monitor Online

12.01.2012

Amateur stars bid for selection on national team

The fight for berths on the national amateur golf team for the 2011 international calendars tees off this morning in the fray at the par-72 Kitante course. #23:00 12.01.2012 from channel Monitor Online

No borders: Hiring the disabled can still get you results

Disabled Children of Katalemwa Cheshire Home entertain guests during the launch of their 40th anniversary in Kampala recently. Many have been rejected at work places but they have potential. Photo by Joseph Kiggundu  In Summary Given the opportunity. #23:00 12.01.2012 from channel Monitor Online

11.01.2012

Five Besigye attributes FDC will miss dearly

The Observer - Five Besigye attributes FDC will miss dearly. #22:29 11.01.2012 from channel The Observer

09.01.2012

Gaagaa Bus Company licence suspended as six die in crash

In Summary The bus driver, who is accused of speeding, was among those killed on spot. Six people died yesterday following an early morning accident involving a Gaagaa bus and a truck at Kalule village, Luweero District, on the Kampala-Gulu Highway, the police have said. #23:00 09.01.2012 from channel Monitor Online

08.01.2012

Government moves to overhaul health sector

Disgraced by blighted structures and obsolete diagnostic equipment at public health facilities countrywide, government has kicked to life a major infrastructure development project to double the bed capacity of regional referral hospitals, and erect for each doctor a three-bed-roomed house. #23:00 08.01.2012 from channel Monitor Online

01.01.1970

Gulu protests cut in development funding

The Observer - Gulu protests cut in development funding. #02:33 01.01.1970 from channel The Observer

 

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