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DP says arrested officials could be dead
The Democratic Party expresses fears that the three Buganda arrested officials could be dead. The three Buganda officials, Betty Namboze Bakileke- Democratic Party Spokesperson, Medard Lubega and Charles Mayiga were arrested... Full Story news

Govt corfirms holding Buganda ministers
Government has officially confirmed holding the three Buganda Ministers arrested last Friday, and now being held in various upcountry prison cells. Government says there is no need for alarm since the detained Mengo Minsters are well taken care of, and will soon be produced before court. Full Story news

Two Buganda detainees ill, says Human Rights Commission
However in the new developments, Uganda Human Rights Commission has calmed down the Democratic Party, saying that the three Buganda Officials are alive and detained in Western Uganda. Full Story news

Court wants DPP to disclose whereabouts of arrested Buganda officials
Buganda Road court has ordered the Director of Public Prosecutions to appear before it this Wednesday and explain whether the three Buganda officials under arrest, are in police custody.
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WBS Television tops in Steadman report
The latest Steadman report has once again indicated that your number one station, WBS TV, is still leading amongst its competitors as the most loved and viewed. The independent research has for the past nine years ranked WBS as the most watched TV station. Full Story news

MUFTI opts for silence in court
The Mufti of Uganda, Sheikh Shaban Ramadhan Mubajje, and two others have before Buganda Road court opted to keep quiet in their defense to charges relating to the properties of the Uganda Muslim Supreme Council. Full Story news

Govt to arrest Kabaka-Besigye
The Forum for Democratic Change President, Dr. Kizza Besigye, alleges to have reports from reliable sources indicating that President Museveni is planning to arrest the Kabaka of Buganda, but is only being restrained by some NRM Members. Full Story news

Mengo sets up committee to investigate arrests
The Mengo cabinet has set up a special committee to secure the release of three of its arrested officials, and has resolved to use peaceful means in securing their release. Following reports that more Mengo officials are to be arrested, the remaining cabinet members assert that they are determined to face their fate.
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MPs condemn arrests of Buganda Ministers
Members of the Buganda caucus in Parliament are calling upon President Museveni to act with restrain and avoid being lured into traps of opponents to the ruling NRM. The MPs, who had a closed door meeting in parliament, condemned the arrest of the Mengo Ministers calling it irrational. Full Story news

Parliament investigates army involvement in police work
The parliamentary select committee on Police is set to investigate allegations of Army involvement into police work. This came during the committee meeting at parliament. Full Story news

UPDF Colonel killed in accident
At least three people, including a Senior UPDF officer, Lt Col. Ezrah Kiyomba, have died in a motor accident in Katabi along Entebbe road. The Entebbe air Force Garrison Commnader was driving a Toyota Land Cruiser number H4DF 565, which got a head on collision with a Corolla registration number UAB 677x. Full Story news

Buganda arrested ministers transferred to western Uganda
Buganda Information Minister, Charles Peter Mayiga , his deputy, Medard Lubega Seggona and the Chairperson of Buganda Civic Committee Betty Nambooze Bakireke have been transferred to Bundibugyo, Ibanda and Kyenjojo prisons respectively. Full Story news

Family of arrested Buganda Minister speaks out
The family of one of the arrested Kingdom officials is now speaking out. The distressed family of arrested Minister of Information in Buganda government, Peter Mayiga, is demanding for his whereabouts, two days after he was arrested. Full Story news

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A fresh row has emerged in Nakivubo Shawuliyaako market, with some traders putting its administration to task to explain why the lease title was transferred in their names. Traders also contest the unfair allocation of stalls by the market executive and failure to provide accountability.
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Poultry farmers have resolved to increase the price of a tray of eggs from 4,500 to 5500. This is in response to the increase in the price of animal feed. The decision was made during a meeting held at the Uganda manufacturers' association board room at Lugogo show ground. Full Story news
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has called upon the five East African countries to shun aid if it is not economically oriented. He said that countries should instead foster economic integration through the business community in their respective countries. Full Story news
Bank of Uganda has introduced a new monetary instrument, the Deposit Auction that is open to commercial banks that deposit with the central bank. It will involve banks in an auction to determine the interest rate at which the money they deposit will be paid, between overnight and a month.
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Uganda Revenue Authority Football Club has romped to the semi finals of the CECAFA Championship in Tanzania where they will take on Simba Sports Club. Enroute to the next round, URA thumped Miembeni by two goals to nothing in a match that left the Tax Collectors with 10 men after Tony Mawejje got marching orders in the second half. Full Story news

Ffumbe Football team has qualified for the second round of this year's Bika Football tournament, after ejecting Nsumba by 6 goals to one, in a one sided game played at Nakivubo Stadium. Clad in yellow jerseys, Ffumbe which dominated the game, qualified to meet Ngeye in the second round. Full Story news

Hearts manager Csaba Laszlo is set to make his first signing after agreeing on a deal with Uganda defender David Obua. Laszlo could be joined by Uganda coach Jackson Mayanja, who says he is negotiating about becoming assistant. Full Story news
Uganda's Athletics University team has bagged two gold medals in the on going 5 th All Africa University Games making a total of 4 overall. Uganda swept all the medals in the 5000 meter race at Namboole after finishing one two three with Simon Ayeko winning a gold after clocking 14 minutes 37 seconds and 81 micro seconds.
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