By George Murumba

1^st Aug 2011:

IGP Kayihura: Is he aware of police smugglers?

Following the damning report in the media last week alleging that anti-narcotics officers at Entebbe International Airport may be engaging in the murky business of re-selling illegal narcotic drugs they seize from the airport, fresh information has emerged that suggests that a very senior police chief may be (more…)

By Our Online Team

1^st Aug 2011:

July 31st: Owino market on fire: Could it be arson?

The reactions were almost instantaneous!  As soon as it became apparent that the famous Owino market [recently renamed St Balikuddembe market] in downtown Kampala had caught fire for the second time [in just under three years], conspiracy theories cropped up immediately with the majority seemingly pointing the accusing finger firmly at government foul play.

Controversial (more…)

By Dennis Otim

1^st Aug 2011:

Centre: Kabaka waving to adhoring crowd

Like most public events around the country these days, Buganda Kabaka [King] Ronald Muwenda Mutebi’s coronation anniversary celebrations in Kasangati yesterday turned political when one speaker after another, especially religious leaders, made reference to the government’s suspected persecution of Buganda Kingdom.

In what appeared to be veiled messages to President Museveni, (more…)

By John Stephen Katende

1^st Aug 2011:

Rwehururu, Koreta: Court Martial Generals

If the Ugandan military is to live up to its much-proclaimed professionalism, it should abandon subjecting civilians to a military jurisdiction, which is a stark violation of professionalism and international law. “…The military needs to take clear and concrete steps to redress the past decade of unlawful prosecution and convictions of civilians”, said Maria Burnett, Senior Africa Researcher with Human Rights Watch.

The Ugandan government should stop prosecuting civilians in unfair military courts, effective immediately, Human Rights Watch said in a report released last week. Military and civilian prosecutors should (more…)

By Our Online Team

1^st Aug 2011:

Kwoyelo Trial Judges in session in Gulu

Writing on the UN’s IRIN news website, Ashley Benner, a Policy Analyst with the Enough Project, has warned that the trial of Thomas Kwoyelo, a former Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) rebel, could have the effect of discouraging further defections from the rebel group’s ranks.  “…While it may satisfy northerners’ desire for justice, there are concerns (more…)

By Timothy Nsubuga

25^th July 2011:

Under fire: Kulaigye admits holding Journalist

Government security agents this month lured a Journalist into a number of bogus interview appointments, kidnapped him as soon as he arrived at one of the bogus interview venues, and then held him incommunicado for several days without charge, Human Rights Watch [HRW] has revealed.

Human Rights Watch also expressed concern that security forces who kidnapped Okello continue to (more…)

By Julius Odeke

25^th July 2011:

Hard times ahead: Control tower at Soroti Flying School

The ongoing wave of strikes taking place in different sectors across the country has reached and gripped the East African Civil Aviation Academy (EACAA) in Soroti where students have warned that unless the situation improves, they will go on strike, Uganda Correspondent can exclusively reveal.

Key among the many grievances for which the students are planning a strike are non payment of (more…)

By Julius Odeke

25^th July 2011:

Right: Dr Ondroa with hospital officials

MBALE – Despite attempts by the Minister of Health Dr Christine Ondroa to convince them not to press for high pay, the medical staff pushed forward with their demand for a salary pay rise of at least 3million shillings for every Doctor in the country.

In an exclusive interview with Uganda Correspondent at his office, the Principal Hospital Administrator for Mbale regional referral hospital

David Obol Otori said, “…all medical staff need to be well remunerated so that they don’t opt to open their own private clinics”.

Mr. Obol made the remarks on (more…)