National

Kampala NRM poll results not yet out

THREE of Kampala’s five divisions have not released results for the NRM primary polls. Only Kawempe Division had tallied the votes. The Central Division had not completed voting by press time. More...

Govt to build more teachers houses

PRESIDENT Yoweri Museveni has said the NRM Government policy is to put emphasis on mass education to improve literacy levels among Ugandans as opposed to education for a few elites. More...

Business

Bujagali outs 50MW in 2011

- The timing was affected by poor rocks
- Project is for 250MW
About 50MW from the over $800m Bujagali hydro-power project will be connected onto the national grid by the end of next year, the project sponsors have said. More...

Produce prices increase by 48%

The average wholesale price for agricultural commodities increased by 48% between June 2009 and June 2010, a research conducted by a local agricultural price movement watchdog, Info-trade Uganda, has shown. More...

Sports

Cranes plot next hurdle against Kenya

THE Cranes will regroup on September 27 for their next Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Kenya’s Harambee Stars. More...

Kiplagat reaps sh16m in Croatia meet

BENJAMIN Kiplagat failed to add onto Uganda’s medal tally, finishing fourth as the IAAF Inter continental championships concluded Sunday in Split, Croatia. More...

Today's Column

We can end the war in Somalia

Going through the internet-based media daily, and especially since the 11/7 tragedy in Kampala, one gets a sense of despair on the long Somali conflict. The feelings and signs of frustration and hopelessness are visible. More...

Editorial

Say no to anarchy in Uganda’s elections

Key FDC and DP leaders have admitted to forming militia youth squads to defend their political parties’ interests during the 2011 campaigns and elections. FDC is putting together 400 veterans and youth countrywide, to counteract the Kiboko Squad that has, in the past, meted out violence to opposition demonstrators and rioters. More...