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Day before yesterday (05.02.2012)

Religious leaders demand openness in oil sector

The Observer - Religious leaders demand openness in oil sector. #21:44 05.02.2012 from channel The Observer

04.02.2012

Watchdog: Generals in fury over proverbial fly-on-corpse remark

True, some flies can follow a corpse to the grave. And no, this is an African adage, ripe over time, for its deadpan and richness in meaning. #23:00 04.02.2012 from channel Monitor Online

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

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

Herdsmen occupy oil site in Hoima

In Summary There have been many reports of land wrangles near the oil sites with locals citing cases of land grabbing and encroachment. A group of an unidentified pastoralists have occupied an oil site in Hoima District, local authorities have said. #23:00 01.02.2012 from channel Monitor Online

30.01.2012

Kabakumba: I am still innocent

Ms Kabakumba Masiko addresses youth in Hoima District in June last year. Photo by Francis Mugerwa  In Summary Accurately. The former minister supports the fight against corruption but says it must be done correctly. #23:00 30.01.2012 from channel Monitor Online

28.01.2012

The literary giant intrigued by medicine

In Summary Her contribution to the literary world earned her a nomination in 2009 by the US based UTNE Reader as one of “50 Visionaries Who Are Changing Your World”. The life of Goretti Kyomuhendo is a story of discovery, sheer determination, commitment and relentless love. #23:00 28.01.2012 from channel Monitor Online

Fire destroys 300 acres of forests in Hoima

More than eleven central forest reserves in Hoima district are under threat of deforestation as wild fires continue to rake havoc. Over 300 acres of Bujaawe Forest Reserve was this week razed by fire. #23:00 28.01.2012 from channel Monitor Online

26.01.2012

Oil exploration destroying environment

Ministry of Environment has no knowledge at all about the petroleum activities, says consultant’s report It is 2:30 in the afternoon on a Saturday and Henry Irumba, the chairman of the Local Council of  Kaiso Tonya landing site village on Lake Albert is repairing his fishing nets under the shade of his house to avoid the sweltering sun. “It ha #11:08 26.01.2012 from channel The Independent

24.01.2012

Hoima court dismisses case against FDC officials

FDC officials celebrate with their lawyer Chris Mwebaza at Hoima Magistrates Court yesterday after court dismissed their case. Photo by Francis Mugerwa  In Summary Free men. The four FDC officials were arrested for participating in the walk-to-work demonstration. #23:00 24.01.2012 from channel Monitor Online

19.01.2012

Acid survivor narrates ordeal

The Observer - Acid survivor narrates ordeal. #01:57 19.01.2012 from channel The Observer

09.01.2012

Government fails to secure funds to fix roads

Locals try to get a bus out of mud after it got stuck on the Moroto-Sironko road recently. Bad roads like this have hindered transport countrywide. #23:00 09.01.2012 from channel Monitor Online

07.01.2012

Bunyoro Prime minister resigns

The Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom’s Prime Minister, Mr Yabeezi Kiiza, has resigned. He tendered inhis resignation on Friday afternoon, ending his three-year tenure in office. “I thank you for having appointed me as prime minister. #23:00 07.01.2012 from channel Monitor Online

Bunyoro Prime minister resigns

The Bunyoro Kitara Kingdom’s Prime Minister, Mr Yabeezi Kiiza, has resigned. He tendered inhis resignation on Friday afternoon, ending his three-year tenure in office. “I thank you for having appointed me as prime minister. #23:00 07.01.2012 from channel Monitor Online

 

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