The policemen charged with beating Besigye supporters

GOOD MORNING! A quick look at what's in today's edition of Uganda's leading daily, New Vision.

CHARGED WITH BEATING SUPPORTERS

Two days after five junior Police officers were charged over allegedly brutalising the supporters of opposition politician Dr Kizza Besigye in Kampala, the Police Disciplinary Court has added four senior officers and commanders to the list, to face disciplinary charges. The officers were arraigned before the court Wednesday evening over two counts.

So who are these officers? Find out on Page 3, where we bring you the details on this story.

Also on the same page, you will learn that the government has started the process of reviving the Uganda Airlines, which has been grounded for about 20 years.

50 TAXI STAGES CLOSED

Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) has closed 50 taxi loading and alighting areas in a fresh clampdown aimed at restoring order on Kampala streets. It is hoped that the move will rid the city of the congestion from the messy public transport. Which ones are these points? Page 5, if you are interested in this . . .

KAHERU SPEAKS HELMETS

"At one point my tactic included shouting at them as they whizzed past: "Gundi; yambala elementi yo!", because the phrase always raises mirth in me. Like fulampeni and kabada and bulekyi-food (a bottle of which I once bought in Wandegeya just so I could say the word out loud repeatedly in conversation). I stopped shouting out the ‘Yambala elementi yo!' phrase when an easily startled fellow in Kitintale, I later learnt his name to be Muwamadi, responded by swerving almost into a perimeter wall."

Check out what Simon Kaheru, a lead analyst at Media Analyst, is saying about boda bodas and helmets. Page 14 is the page to flip to . . .

Oh, and be sure to see what Ras is tickling our ribs with today! Same page.

MANUFACTURING SPECIAL

Today, we have something special for you, especially you lot who have a knack for the business side of life.

Access to financing remains a big challenge for businesses in Uganda. However, there are a number of options that are available and can be taken advantage of by the growing manufacturing industry, writes Billy Rwothungeyo. Go over to page 20 for this and more. Also find out how you can use design to  improve product quality.

BILL GATES HAILS UGANDAN INNOVATORS

Microsoft founder Bill Gates has commended Ugandan scientists for their innovation. Citing the example of a group of experts who have produced disease-resistant and nutritional cassava, Gates said he was amazed at the expertise a group of crop breeders had brought to cassava, a staple crop that feeds many Africans.

Want to read on? Go to Page 31.

RELATIONSHIPS & THE 'NETWORK PROBLEM'

 
"Network is still being used in many relationships, but this time, as a password or shield. It was also sewed into a camouflage and is worn by cheats who want to remain incognito. Many cheating partners use it as a password to avoid a slimy call when the main partner is around," writes Hilary Bainemigisha in his weekly article on relationships.

Also on the same page, we reveal how lips can be a revelation of a woman's ability to enjoy sex.

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