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Al-Shabaab issues new terror threat

By Raymond Baguma and Steven Candia UGANDAN security is on full alert ahead of Idd festivities, which mark the end of the Muslim holy month of Ramadhan slated for tomorrow. #01:13 09.09.2010 from channel New Vision Frontpage News

Buganda riots - 1 year later

A year after last year’s riots in Buganda in which at least 30 people died, The Observer takes an insight of what has transpired since. 23 still denied bail a year later Nateete police post still down CBS staff down but not out. #00:20 09.09.2010 from channel The Observer

Museveni grills Mbabazi, Kigongo over NRM chaos

President Museveni almost cancelled his scheduled Tuesday address to delegates gathered for NRM’s conference for special organs at Namboole. Apparently angered by the chaos and confusion that continue to mar such high profile party activities, our sources told us. #00:10 09.09.2010 from channel The Observer

Living with HIV/Aids on the island

The population believes they are all infected with the HIV virus and yet shy away from ascertaining their status apparently because knowing or not knowing does not make a difference for them. #00:00 09.09.2010 from channel Monitor Online

Lolwe Island continues to grapple with Aids

The 14-village-island with a population of more than 40,000 people only has two Health Centre IIs which are ideally not mandated to deal with HIV/Aids treatment. #00:00 09.09.2010 from channel Monitor Online

Indian doctors to bring robotic cancer surgery to Uganda

Cancer care treatment in developed countries has improved largely because of technology, but in poor countries like Uganda it is still a big problem. There is hope however. Doctors from HCG Cancer Care Network in India set foot in Kampala recently to expand their services here. #00:00 09.09.2010 from channel Monitor Online

High end designs for small house plans

A couple of days ago, I was approached by a couple that wanted to do a design for a family home on a plot of land that is 50x100 and their brief on what they wanted was detailed. #00:00 09.09.2010 from channel Monitor Online

Arua expectant mothers still shun health units

At Arua Regional Referral Hospital, midwives and health officials are at pains to explain why expectant mothers shun delivering in health units. The in-charge of the maternity ward, Sr. #00:00 09.09.2010 from channel Monitor Online

Matheniko County MP leaves NRM

The Member of Parliament for Matheniko County in Moroto District, Mr Samuel Abura Pirir, has said he will stand as an independent candidate in next year’s general elections. #00:00 09.09.2010 from channel Monitor Online

DPP approves charges against Mike Ezra

The Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Mr Richard Butera, has sanctioned charges of issuing a false cheque worth $550,000 against city businessman Mike Ezra Mulyoowa. #00:00 09.09.2010 from channel Monitor Online

Three killed in different accidents at same spot

Five accidents at the same spot on the Jinja-Iganga highway in a space of two days has left three people dead. Several others were severely injured and admitted to Jinja Hospital. #00:00 09.09.2010 from channel Monitor Online

Students resist as Makerere bans motorists at campus

A decision by Makerere University administration to bar access of public commuter taxis and boda bodas to the institution, has rubbed students the wrong way, raising tension on campus. #00:00 09.09.2010 from channel Monitor Online

Three held over ballot theft

Police in Budaka District have arrested three people in connection with theft of voting materials that were meant to be used during the NRM primaries. #00:00 09.09.2010 from channel Monitor Online

Why does milk give me a stomachache these days?

Dear doctor, After taking milk all my life, it gives me gas and pain in the stomach, these days, not to mention diarrhoea! Why is this so?Mr Laban KakwenzireDear LabanIt is likely that you have now developed problems digesting lactose in milk. #00:00 09.09.2010 from channel Monitor Online

Minister Bagiire accused of torture

The State Minister for Agriculture faces summons from Uganda Human Rights Commission if it is established that he was involved in torturing his political opponent in the NRM primaries for Bunya West County. #00:00 09.09.2010 from channel Monitor Online

DP needs Lukwago

It is pitiful that the Democratic Party is antagonising its core members such as Kampala Central MP Erias Lukwago and Mukono North MP Betty Nambooze. Recently, DP held elections for Kampala Central flag bearer and excluded Mr Lukwago from the race. #00:00 09.09.2010 from channel Monitor Online

Police officers held over shooting

Four police officers have been detained over the shooting of striking tobacco workers, which left two people dead and several others injured. The dead have been identified as Dennis Bazara and Benard Byabasaija. #00:00 09.09.2010 from channel Monitor Online

Animal - human disease cases on rise, says expert

Encroachment on natural habitats for wildlife has increased interaction between humans and animals posing great health risks. #00:00 09.09.2010 from channel Monitor Online

Acholi MPs sue Madhvani and kingdom over land giveaway

A fresh wrangle has emerged between MPs, Acholi Kingdom, and the police over land in Amuru District that has allegedly been given to Madhvani Group of Companies for sugarcane growing. #00:00 09.09.2010 from channel Monitor Online

Truck runs over ‘imbalu’ dancers

Three people were yesterday knocked dead by a speeding truck that rammed into an ‘Imbalu’ dance ceremony on the Sironko-Kapchorwa highway. Imbalu is a traditional dance that precedes a circumcision ceremony. The accident took place at Mpogo, just 12km from Mbale Town at around 8. #00:00 09.09.2010 from channel Monitor Online