Saturday 19th May, 2012
Kenya election is world’s most expensive
Estimates for the upcoming election presented by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) placing the cost at Sh36 billion translates to a cost per registered voter of Sh2,000 ...
Charity look to bounce back against Tornado
After suffering their first loss to Wanderers in a tense-thriller last Saturday, defending champions Charity are keeping their heads high ahead of a crunch National Women's Cricket League tie ...
URA freezes printer accounts over taxes
Anxiety has gripped workers of the only government printer, - Uganda Printing and Publishing Corporation in Entebbem after Uganda Revenue Authority froze its accounts for defaulting taxes for more ...
NRM supporter is not reaping where he sowed
The MonitorA committed NRM supporter, Mr Ojuka narrates proudly, helping any person willing to understand his role as a mobiliser by painting a vivid picture, with both careful selection of words, accompanied ...
Books they read with Herbert Byamukama
The MonitorI love the escape it gives me from the world. The usually distinct lines between good and evil are not as blurry as they are in this humdrum reality. Also, as I read, I immerse myself into the ...
Cell phone weather alerts to mitigate lake disasters
The MonitorA mobile phone weather alert service to deliver forecasts faster to fishermen and other lake users, will soon be created to mitigate the increasing number of maritime accidents on Uganda's ...
At ‘sweet 16’, Femrite waves Uganda’s literature flag high
The MonitorOn Tuesday, May 15, the Uganda Female Writers Association (Femrite) celebrated 16 years of existence. It was a real "sweet-16" birthday party, complete with a cake whose icing was the ...
Perfect moment for Mangat, Mutebi to close in on Fitidis
The MonitorMangat thrills fans with a cloud of dust in a previous event. He returns to action today after missing the Masaka Pine Rally in March. Photo by Ismail ...
Rights activists seek revision as public order Bill faces vote
The MonitorPublic meetings. The Bill defines such meetings as any gathering of more than three people in any public place where, for example, the "failure of any government, political party, or political ...
Telecom firms, security agencies must monitor sim-card registration
The MonitorI want to express my concern to the telecom companies and the security agencies regarding the ongoing telephone registration exercise. While I appreciate the need for this exercise as it will help ...
Government should increase the number of citizens with skills by 2025
The MonitorThe government should prioritise the following programmes for the benefit of its citizens: Enhance the creation of peoples skills; continue widening education and training at all levels; help young ...
Kasaijja wrong on deal commissions
The MonitorIt, however, gets clear that one of the reasons why Uganda finds itself ranked among the most corrupt countries in the world, is because of the attitude towards the vice. The statement attributed to ...
You cannot have basic common sense and claim to be apolitical
The MonitorOthers have started to describe themselves as apolitical, which is about as true as a Buddhist, who lives in a land of Christians and Muslims describing himself as an atheist just because he does ...
Vote competent, not money-loaded MP
The MonitorI call upon all the constituents to consider and vote someone with good qualities of leadership; some one who will leave a legacy that our children and grandchildren will recognise and identify ...
Answering life’s questions through art
The MonitorThis month, dare to consider your optical alliances differently at the "One Time Art Exhibition" by Felix Magima at Aka gallery formerly Tuli Fanya along Hannington ...
Victoria aim to triumph in local derby
The MonitorToday, Kampala RFC ground-based Rwenzori visit fellow Ugandan side KCB Victoria at Kyadondo in local derby with a chance to build on the success so far. The onus is on Victoria to seize the ...
Key player in Ugandan rebel group captured
The HeraldUGANDA has captured one of the top five rebels of the Lord's Resistance Army (LRA), bringing it a step closer to catching Joseph Kony, the group's leader who is accused of war ...
Joanita Kawalya: Afrigo’s first lady
The MonitorToday, that wide-eyed young vocalist is a seasoned matriarch of the music industry as the reigning lady at Afrigo, with 25 years' experience, with one solo album and another in the offing.It is ...
Uganda captures high-ranking LRA member: army
Daily NationUgandan troops have captured a senior member of the Lord's Resistance Army in a milestone arrest that could signal they are closing in on notorious rebel leader Joseph Kony. Caesar Acellam, ...
Woman heads to Uganda to bring cheer to children
WLOXThese little red boxes contain hope for children in need. They're filed with basic hygiene necessities, toys and a gospel book to children in third world countries or who live in areas affected ...
One widow’s struggle to secure her inheritance from the in-laws
The MonitorNnalongo (right) outside her home talks to a field coordinator, Claire Tumusiime, from International Justice Mission, the organisation that helped her regain her inheritance by guiding her through ...
Comfort Zone: What do men make of women who smoke?,
The MonitorJamie: I pity them. I try to distance myself from them when I can. No prizes for guessing I do not have any smoker women friends. I think many of them are doing what many Ugandans do; copy some new ...
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