News in brief
Feb 15, 2007
<b>NTV to come back on air</b><br>KAMPALA-Nation Television (NTV) will be back on air as soon as the Broadcasting Council sorts out some technical issues.
NTV to come back on air
KAMPALA-Nation Television (NTV) will be back on air as soon as the Broadcasting Council sorts out some technical issues. Kirunda Kivejinja, the information and national guidance minister, made the promise yesterday in Parliament while responding to queries by Henry Banyenzaki (Rubanda). He alleged that political interference and corruption were the reasons for the television’s closure. Kivejinja explained that there was a problem that necessitated switching off the NTV transmitter and that negotiations to solve the problem were underway. NTV had installed a 400kg antenna on the tip of the UBC mast in Kololo Hill, which is reportedly imposing a dangerous burden on the 45-year-old mast.
Latigo denies meetings
KAMPALA-Prof. Ogenga Latigo, the leader of the opposition in Parliament, has dismissed reports that he has been secretly meeting top NRM party and government officials. “I never do things in a deceitful and secretive manner and I have no cause to do so,†Latigo said in an interview on Wednesday. He also denied that he was to appear before the disciplinary committee of his party.
Luwum honoured
KAMPALA-The Church of Uganda today starts a three-day commemoration of Archbishop Janani Luwum who was murdered in 1977 by Idi Amin’s regime. The House of Bishops recently resolved that February 16 of each year be celebrated by the church in his memory. However, Archbishop Henry Luke Orombi asked dioceses to extend the tribute from February 16 to February 18. Luwum was killed a few days after government troops raided his residence at Namirembe to allegedly search for firearms.
Youth councils get bicycles
KAMPALA-Over 30 sub-county youth councils have received 700 bicycles and 40 motorcycles. The chairman of the national youth council, Joseph Okwakau, yesterday said the items were donated by the Ministry of Gender Labour and Social Development to help them monitor projects for the youth. A total of 38 districts, including Gulu, Apac, Arua, Iganga, Busia, Kampala and Masaka benefited.
District grader hired illegally
LUWEERO-The Police on Wednesday impounded a grader belonging to the district. The chief administrative officer, Danson Iga, said the grader was illegally hired to Oaks Construction Company, which operates in Nakaseke district. The deputy Police chief, Moses Otala, said they are hunting James Mugisha and Charles Semakula in connection with the incident. Semakula works with the district’s works department.
KAMPALA-Nation Television (NTV) will be back on air as soon as the Broadcasting Council sorts out some technical issues. Kirunda Kivejinja, the information and national guidance minister, made the promise yesterday in Parliament while responding to queries by Henry Banyenzaki (Rubanda). He alleged that political interference and corruption were the reasons for the television’s closure. Kivejinja explained that there was a problem that necessitated switching off the NTV transmitter and that negotiations to solve the problem were underway. NTV had installed a 400kg antenna on the tip of the UBC mast in Kololo Hill, which is reportedly imposing a dangerous burden on the 45-year-old mast.
Latigo denies meetings
KAMPALA-Prof. Ogenga Latigo, the leader of the opposition in Parliament, has dismissed reports that he has been secretly meeting top NRM party and government officials. “I never do things in a deceitful and secretive manner and I have no cause to do so,†Latigo said in an interview on Wednesday. He also denied that he was to appear before the disciplinary committee of his party.
Luwum honoured
KAMPALA-The Church of Uganda today starts a three-day commemoration of Archbishop Janani Luwum who was murdered in 1977 by Idi Amin’s regime. The House of Bishops recently resolved that February 16 of each year be celebrated by the church in his memory. However, Archbishop Henry Luke Orombi asked dioceses to extend the tribute from February 16 to February 18. Luwum was killed a few days after government troops raided his residence at Namirembe to allegedly search for firearms.
Youth councils get bicycles
KAMPALA-Over 30 sub-county youth councils have received 700 bicycles and 40 motorcycles. The chairman of the national youth council, Joseph Okwakau, yesterday said the items were donated by the Ministry of Gender Labour and Social Development to help them monitor projects for the youth. A total of 38 districts, including Gulu, Apac, Arua, Iganga, Busia, Kampala and Masaka benefited.
District grader hired illegally
LUWEERO-The Police on Wednesday impounded a grader belonging to the district. The chief administrative officer, Danson Iga, said the grader was illegally hired to Oaks Construction Company, which operates in Nakaseke district. The deputy Police chief, Moses Otala, said they are hunting James Mugisha and Charles Semakula in connection with the incident. Semakula works with the district’s works department.