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20.05.2012

Grapevine: President Museveni keeps NRM members guessing

President Museveni keeps NRM members guessing It is hot and boiling. That is the situation surrounding the ruling NRM party. The forces against Prime Minister Amama Mbabazi are coalescing but the PM cadres are more than prepared for the battle. #00:00 20.05.2012 from channel Monitor Online

Pursuing Obbo’s lies left the emperor clearly naked

President Yoweri Museveni’s scathing outburst against Kenya-based Ugandan journalist Charles Onyango-Obbo published in both New Vision and Daily Monitor on May 7, left the Ugandan leader more exposed than the man he was trying to expose. #00:00 20.05.2012 from channel Monitor Online

19.05.2012

FDC in crisis

Money, NRM intrusion and jostling for Besigye’s chair rock the main opposition party The brush between Leader of Opposition Nandala Mafabi and FDC Members of Parliament reflects a deeper problem in Forum for Democratic Change (FDC), Uganda’s leading opposition party. #17:47 19.05.2012 from channel The Independent

Museveni, Mbabazi fall out

Prime minister’s presidential ambition seems to have ruined a perfect partnership Two weeks before the 2010 delegates’ conference that saw Amama Mbabazi elected as secretary general of the ruling National Resistance Movement party, the National Executive Committee sat and agreed with party Chairman President Yoweri Museveni that the person w #17:29 19.05.2012 from channel The Independent

I've no ambition of succeeding Besigye

At the centre of allegations that she received money from President Museveni and that she has been suspiciously close with the president, Kitgum woman MP Beatrice Anywar resigned her position as shadow minister for Energy, Oil and Mineral Development. #17:17 19.05.2012 from channel The Independent

A generation without work

Why President Museveni’s promises on youth jobs must mature soon Since childhood, James Sekitooleko’s mother implored him to study hard, get a good job and be successful. #17:10 19.05.2012 from channel The Independent

18.05.2012

MPs ask Ssekandi to return Speaker’s car

In Summary Personalising property? Although MPs say the VP is holding the car illegally, Mr Ssekandi insists the car was given to him as a gift. #00:00 18.05.2012 from channel Monitor Online

Former leaders to get Shs11 billion for service

The government has secured Shs11. 4 billion to pay former leaders in recognition of their contribution to the country, the State Minister for Public Service said yesterday. Ms Sezi Mbaguta told Parliament that the ex-gratia payment would be released in the next financial year. #00:00 18.05.2012 from channel Monitor Online

Lawmakers write to Museveni to resign

In Summary AccusationsThe legislators alleged that President Museveni diverted over Shs100 billion from a British government grant intended for recovery programmes in post-war northern Uganda in 2008 to the purchase of his presidential jet without parliamentary approval. #00:00 18.05.2012 from channel Monitor Online

New French government to take a pay cut

In Summary Ayrault said the first order of business on Thursday would be the imposition of a 30 percent pay cut for the president and all ministers, as Hollande promised in the campaign. #00:00 18.05.2012 from channel Monitor Online

Former IMF boss claims $1m from Guinean hotel maid

In Summary The New York Post newspaper reported Monday that Mr Strauss-Kahn lodged his complaint in a New York court against Ms Diallo for “falsely” accusing him of rape. #00:00 18.05.2012 from channel Monitor Online

VP Ssekandi lauds City Tyres’ Chenga’ tournament

Vice President Edward Ssekandi has urged the federation to put more emphasis in grassroot structures. #00:00 18.05.2012 from channel Monitor Online

Make your own drugs, UN Aids chief urges Africa

In Summary Mr Sidibé, a Malian national, urged Africans to sustain the gains made so far. #00:00 18.05.2012 from channel Monitor Online

Murchison: Of gushing crystal waters and magnificent wildlife

The Murchison water falls are a sight to behold, as they make their way through the rocks. There are plans to renovate the place from where people can see the top of these falls. Photo by Edgar R. Batte  In Summary Dull gem. #00:00 18.05.2012 from channel Monitor Online

17.05.2012

Besigye in crisis talks with FDC 'rebels'

The Observer - Besigye in crisis talks with FDC 'rebels'. #23:08 17.05.2012 from channel The Observer

Gen Otafiire threatens to walk to work

The Observer - Gen Otafiire threatens to walk to work. #23:07 17.05.2012 from channel The Observer

Defence seeks Shs 132bn supplementary budget

The Observer - Defence seeks Shs 132bn supplementary budget. #23:02 17.05.2012 from channel The Observer

Kanyeihamba set for Mayombo lecture

The Observer - Kanyeihamba set for Mayombo lecture. #22:39 17.05.2012 from channel The Observer

EALA: Parliament disagrees again, pushes debate to Friday

In Summary East African Parliament. Mr Katuntu says it is feasible to have the various political parties in Parliament represented in the EALA. #00:00 17.05.2012 from channel Monitor Online

EALA election quagmire: Another form of equity

A small side debate has consumed Parliament in the past few weeks over the election of representatives to the East African Legislative Assembly. #00:00 17.05.2012 from channel Monitor Online

 

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