DP, NRM, UPC discuss Uganda on London TV

By Titus Kirabo
London

Representatives of major Ugandan political parties in the diaspora yesterday June 23 held a heated debate on the London-based African channel BEN TV. In a two-hour live programme, the politicians discussed peace, security, proposed land bill, human rights and other topical Ugandan issues.

On opposite sides: Robert Egwea (left) and Joseph Ochieno (right) [...]

Lango elite urged to build houses in home villages

By our correspondent
Oyam

The first lady of Lango Mrs. Joyce Odur, the wife of Lango Paramount Chief Yocam Odur, has appealed to Lango women and especially those in the diaspora to implore their husbands to come and build houses in their home villages to avoid shame during burial ceremonies when the time to part from [...]

Lira pharmacy attendant apprehended for drugs theft

By Phillips Ogile
Lira

The police in Lira on Saturday June 20 arrested one Enyang Joel, Lira Referral Hospital Pharmacy attendant for steeling 3 boxes of drugs from the hospital.

The suspect at Lira Police Station (Photo by Phillips Ogile)

Fight invasive plants, says Arne Witt

By Geoffrey Omara
Apac

UGANDA should fight invasive plants to protect the environment, Arne Witt, the coordinator of Invasive Species, CABI Africa, has said.

Workers MP escapes arrest in Lira

By Phillips Ogile
Lira

The police in Lira on Friday June 22 missed arresting the workers Member of Parliament Dr Sam Lyomoki as he was addressing staff of Lira Regional Referrals hospital illegally without police notice.

Zimbabwean election poses a serious test to UN’s relevance

By Rolex Akena-Ogwal
Friday, June 13, 2008

 
PLEASE help me insert my concerns on the negligence of the United Nations and United States Government in handling the current political crisis in Zimbabwe.

Gulu mental health department overwhelmed by cases of mental illness

By Sarah Adongo
Gulu

The mental health department at Gulu Regional Referral Hospital is currently receiving an increased number of cases of people with mental disorders.

Local government state minister challenges local leadership

By Sarah Adongo
Gulu

Local Government State Minister Hope Mwesigye has accused local government leaders of wasting a lot of time in politics and failing to ensure implementation of government programmes.

Cotton production on the brink of collapse in the north

By Rolex Akena
Lira

Many farmers in the north especially Lango sub regions are complaining of lack of cotton seeds for this planting season.

WARID Telecom apologises for Lira accidents

By Rolex Akena
Lira

Two vehicles belonging to WARID Telecommunications Company were on June 11 and 12 involved in separate road accidents in Lira District claiming one life and causing injuries.