New Vision (Uganda) articles from June 2006

New Vision (Uganda) archives from June 2006

Investment Clubs Versus Nigiina.
June 30, 2006... (From New Vision (Uganda) - AAGM) THE biggest advantage associated with investment clubs is the availability of a formal structure, guidelines and constitution for the clubs. They have an organised governance structure. Investment...

Invest With Savings Clubs.
June 30, 2006... (From New Vision (Uganda) - AAGM) Byline: Kelvin Kizito And Daisy Nakibule OLIVER Musoke, 26, will live to remember July 17, 2005. That day she received numerous gifts, including a TV set, a double bed, a mattress, a blanket, four...

Tribalism Dogs Sembabule.
June 30, 2006... (From New Vision (Uganda) - AAGM) Byline: Joshua Kato TRIBAL and administrative wrangles among district leaders have led to the massive under-development of the district. DUST, goats and cattle is a near perfect description of...

Reconciliation is the Way Forward.
June 30, 2006... (From New Vision (Uganda) - AAGM) Byline: Kiganda Ssonko TRIBAL feuds, administrative woes and political hatred underline the conflicts in Sembabule District. At the centre of the wrangles are Foreign Affairs minister Sam Kutesa and...

Phina Mugerwa's Electric Boogie.
June 30, 2006... (From New Vision (Uganda) - AAGM) Byline: David Tumusiime PHINA Mugerwa's dance moves have made her a crowd favourite at local music concerts. She spoke to David Tumusiime. Not many women, especially female artistes, will tell...

Curtain Raisers.
June 30, 2006... (From New Vision (Uganda) - AAGM) Byline: Gilbert Mwijuke LOCAL artistes who are a long way from the big time and are straining to make their music heard have become standard curtain raisers at various musical concerts around town....

Are We Getting Careless About Aids?
June 30, 2006... (From New Vision (Uganda) - AAGM) THERE is a group of students at Makerere University who have formed a society to take some action against the spread of AIDS. They are called simply Fight Against AIDS (FAA) and their rationale for...

Latigo Lands Plush Office.
June 30, 2006... (From New Vision (Uganda) - AAGM) IF the leader of the opposition, Prof. Ogenga Latigo, were the kind of man to show off, he would be very proud of his office in Parliament Building. The office is more spacious than that of the...

Shopping in the Park.
June 30, 2006... (From New Vision (Uganda) - AAGM) Byline: Hellen Nyana YOU have had a long day at work. There's nothing on your mind except that cold bath you are planning to have when you get home. Suddenly, it dawns on you that your area is going...

Will Uganda's Oil Be a Curse Or a Blessing?
June 30, 2006... (From New Vision (Uganda) - AAGM) Byline: Paul Busharizi LAST week oil prospecting company Hardman Resources said initial indications were that there were sufficient quantities of oil in the Lake Albert area to warrant commercial...

Alaso Getting Too Big for FDC Boots.
June 30, 2006... (From New Vision (Uganda) - AAGM) ALICE Alaso, the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) Secretary General, is rubbing many in her party the wrong way. It is not that she is abusing anyone. Far from it, she is in fact a very courteous lady....

'There is No Tribalism in Sembabule District'.
June 30, 2006... (From New Vision (Uganda) - AAGM) Byline: Kateregga Musaazi SEMBABULE's image in the media is that of tribalism tearing up the district. However, I as a son of the soil disagree. While some politicians incite one community...

In the Jaws of Loan Sharks.
June 30, 2006... (From New Vision (Uganda) - AAGM) LOAN SHARKS are extremely willing to lend you that money you so desperately need in a hurry. And they are just as ruthless when it is time for you to pay it back. Titus Kakembo delves into the dark world...

Kampala Clubs Redefine the Concept of Karaoke.
June 30, 2006... (From New Vision (Uganda) - AAGM) Byline: Brian Semujju IT was Sabrina's pub that introduced karaoke to Uganda in 1996. "We started with a few singers like Karim Jeans and Luther T, who are now in the UK; Irene Namatovu, Juliana...

Assessing the Cost of an Army.
June 30, 2006... (From New Vision (Uganda) - AAGM) Byline: Joshua Kato WHENEVER the national budget is read, Ugandans watch out for how much has been allocated to defence. Normally, it constitutes around 2.3% of the GDP. One reason why defence...

Our Politicians: Jessica Eriyo.
June 30, 2006... (From New Vision (Uganda) - AAGM) Byline: Andrew Ndawula Kalema SHE is a beneficiary of inter-generational politics. That is the gradual phasing out of old guards, replacing them with novices, to ensure political continuity. ...

Pulkol Sweating Under Scrutiny.
June 30, 2006... (From New Vision (Uganda) - AAGM) IF the grapevine is to be believed, former security boss David Pulkol is uncomfortable with rumours that he is back in bed with the Government he criticised so virulently in the run-up to the recent...

Court Clears Odoi.
June 30, 2006... (From New Vision (Uganda) - AAGM) Byline: Edward Anyoli COURT yesterday unconditionally cleared President Yoweri Museveni's Senior Legal Adviser, Fox Odoi, of allegations that he harassed and tortured voters on polling day. City...

8 New Districts Ready to Operate.
June 30, 2006... (From New Vision (Uganda) - AAGM) Byline: Kyetume Kasanga EIGHT new districts are set to formally begin operating on Monday, with the government allocating them about sh13b for the 2006/07 financial year. This brings the total number...

Iganga to Spend Sh19 Billion.
June 30, 2006... (From New Vision (Uganda) - AAGM) Byline: George Bita IGANGA district council on Tuesday passed a sh19b budget, of which the local government will contribute only 0.3%. Finance secretary and district chairman Asuman Kyafu told...

Police Return.
June 30, 2006... (From New Vision (Uganda) - AAGM) Byline: Fred Kaweesi LEAGUE defending champions Police FC were such a good team going forward in their 2-0 win over Masaka LC. And with Dan Walusimbi, a two-goal star in that game, back at his...

Beef Prices Skyrocket As Cattle Movement is Restricted.
June 30, 2006... (From New Vision (Uganda) - AAGM) Byline: Ibrahim Kasita SHORTAGE in cattle in the Kampala abattoirs has forced beef prices to skyrocket, a New Vision weekly survey has shown. This follows restriction of livestock, livestock...

UCL Plans to Split Shares.
June 30, 2006... (From New Vision (Uganda) - AAGM) Byline: Mikaili Sseppuya Uganda Clays Limited (UCL) is considering a share split to increase trading in its shares on the Uganda Securities Exchange, management told shareholders during the annual...

Coffee Wins Top Award.
June 30, 2006... (From New Vision (Uganda) - AAGM) Byline: Anne Mugisa Uganda's aromatic coffee has won the competitive international best-packaging award. The coffee is marketed by a Sweden-based company OneCafe. In 2003, President Yoweri...

Gorillas Face Health Risk.
June 30, 2006... (From New Vision (Uganda) - AAGM) Byline: Gerald Tenywa GORILLAS are facing health risks as most tourists that view them flout the regulations to protect the apes from contracting diseases, according to a new study. Gorillas are...

Chad Asks for Museveni Help With Sudan.
June 30, 2006... (From New Vision (Uganda) - AAGM) Byline: Emmy Allio CHAD has requested President Yoweri Museveni to mediate in the conflict between the oil rich governments in N'Djamena and Khartoum. Chad's consul to Uganda, Mohamat Youssouf,...

University Graduates Top Criminals - DPP.
June 30, 2006... (From New Vision (Uganda) - AAGM) Byline: Moses Nampala SOCIETY is haunted by a new brand of offenders who cannot easily be punished by the law because circumstances surrounding the crimes they commit are sophisticated, the Director...

EU Gives Sh45 Billion for Northern Rehabilitation.
June 30, 2006... (From New Vision (Uganda) - AAGM) Byline: Chris Ocowun THE European Union (EU) is granting sh45b under the Northern Uganda Rehabilitation Programme (NURP), which begins in October, to improve the conditions of the people in the...

Kenya MP Rapped On Museveni Posters.
June 30, 2006... (From New Vision (Uganda) - AAGM) Byline: Reuben Olita KENYA Parliament Speaker Francis Ole Kaparo on Thursday warned Tigania East MP Peter Munya for taking President Yoweri Museveni's campaign posters into the chamber, which was in...

Cranes Put On Full Alert for Ivorians.
June 30, 2006... (From New Vision (Uganda) - AAGM) Byline: Kalungi Kabuye and Ronnie Kintu Today, Kyadondo 4pm CAR WC qualifiers Uganda v Ivory Coast TEAM coach Chester Williams is confident Uganda will beat Ivory Coast in the...

Makerere to Cut Sh300 Million Power Bill.
June 30, 2006... (From New Vision (Uganda) - AAGM) Byline: Vision Reporter Makerere University Campus will cut down its sh300m power bill by 20% (sh60m) when new energy savings techniques are applied. Energy saving countrywide could compensate...

Expert Gives Tips On EAC.
June 30, 2006... (From New Vision (Uganda) - AAGM) Byline: Peter Kaujju A consistent and predictable economy, backed by a strong linkage between the private sector and policy makers, would help Uganda benefit from the East African economic...

Cops Back in Hunt.
June 30, 2006... (From New Vision (Uganda) - AAGM) Byline: Swalley Kenyi THE National Volleyball league resumes after a month with KCC and Nkumba University teams presenting the biggest clash of the weekend at Youth Sharing, Nsambya. Nkumba...

M7 Joins Seya to Clean City.
June 30, 2006... (From New Vision (Uganda) - AAGM) Byline: Florence Nakaayi PRESIDENT Yoweri Museveni has teamed-up with Kampala mayor Nasser Sebaggala to get rid of the rubbish menace in the city. On Thursday, Museveni and Sebaggala met for the...

Uganda Among 10 Best Resorts.
June 30, 2006... (From New Vision (Uganda) - AAGM) Byline: Vision Reporter Uganda has been named one of the World's 10 best holiday destinations by the BBC, thanks to her wildlife offering. Among the attractions in Uganda are the world's few...

Milk Quarantine Goes to 16 Districts.
June 30, 2006... (From New Vision (Uganda) - AAGM) Byline: Cyprian Musoke and Joyce Namutebi THE quarantine on milk and animals in major consumption centres has spread to 16 districts, animal husbandry state minister Bright Rwamirama has said. ...

Saleh to Launch Banner.
June 30, 2006... (From New Vision (Uganda) - AAGM) Byline: Hellen Mukiibi Microfinance state minister Gen. Salim Saleh will today launch his microfinance banner in Kapeeka, one of the areas where the National Resistance Army had its guerrilla bases....

FDC Urges Govt to Publish Ogoola Report.
June 30, 2006... (From New Vision (Uganda) - AAGM) Byline: Joyce Namutebi and Cyprian Musoke THE Government has been challenged to make the Justice James Ogoola report on the inquiry into the Global Fund on HIV/AIDS, TB and malaria public. FDC...

Budo Holds Get-Together.
June 30, 2006... (From New Vision (Uganda) - AAGM) Byline: Carol Natukunda The laughter and jokes of the past characterised the meeting of 1971 Budonians with Dan Kyanda, the school's first African headmaster, following eight British headteachers....

Govt Not for Peace, Says LRA Team.
June 30, 2006... (From New Vision (Uganda) - AAGM) Byline: Henry Mukasa LRA rebels have told the Government not to use the International Criminal Court (ICC) warrant of arrest against their leader, Joseph Kony and three of his senior commanders to...

26 Million Fake Dollars Recovered.
June 30, 2006... (From New Vision (Uganda) - AAGM) Byline: Steven Candia and Carol Natukunda ABOUT US$26m (sh53.6b) and 29m Burundi Francs in counterfeit money were seized and eight suspected fraudsters arrested by the Police in a heightened clamp-...

NEMA Wants Sh7 Million for Razing Nyakana's Bugolobi House.
June 30, 2006... (From New Vision (Uganda) - AAGM) Byline: Halima Shaban THE National environment Management Authority (NEMA) is demanding sh7.76m as costs incurred while demolishing Kampala central division chairman Godfrey Nyakana's house. ...

Bankers Elect New Leaders.
June 30, 2006... (From New Vision (Uganda) - AAGM) Byline: Chris Omony DAVID Cutting, the Standard Chattered Bank managing director, has been appointed the new president of the Uganda Institute of Bankers. The council members appointed Cutting...

Otafiire Calls for Unity.
June 30, 2006... (From New Vision (Uganda) - AAGM) Byline: Chris Kiwawulo LOCAL leaders in Kampala should ignore political differences and concentrate on developing the city, the local government minister has advised. "Parties are a democratic...

UPDF K'jong Exercise Peaceful.
June 30, 2006... (From New Vision (Uganda) - AAGM) Byline: Vision Reporter The ongoing disarmament exercise in Karamoja is a "peaceful process and force is only applied where the army is attacked or where there is resistance," the UPDF spokesman...

Aids Drug Available, Says Health Ministry.
June 30, 2006... (From New Vision (Uganda) - AAGM) Byline: Charles Ariko MINISTRY of Health officials yesterday allayed fears that antiretroviral drugs (ARVs) had run out. They said they had enough stock to last up to August, when the next batch...

Museveni Mediates Kyambogo Row.
June 30, 2006... (From New Vision (Uganda) - AAGM) Byline: Patrick Jaramogi PRESIDENT Yoweri Museveni has intervened in the Kyambogo university wrangle regarding disparities in salaries paid to the lecturers. The Kyambogo University Academic...

Kony Pleads With ICC.
June 30, 2006... (From New Vision (Uganda) - AAGM) Byline: Emmy Allio LRA second-in-command Vincent Otti appealed to ICC to urgently consider sending a team to Garamba National Park in Congo. "ICC should quickly come to Garamba but without the...

Single-Nation Status Has No Rosy Future.
June 29, 2006... (From New Vision (Uganda) - AAGM) Byline: Ofwono Opondo PRESIDENT Yoweri Museveni and two former presidents, Daniel arap Moi of Kenya and Benjamin Mkapa of Tanzania talked so much about the East African Community, and its integration...

DFCU Renews Forum Deal.
June 29, 2006... (From New Vision (Uganda) - AAGM) Byline: Peter Kaujju DFCU has renewed its sponsorship for the British Council organised management forum with 30,000 pounds (about sh100m) for another year effective July 1. The deal was signed on...

UMSC Blocks Debate On Sale of Property.
June 29, 2006... (From New Vision (Uganda) - AAGM) Byline: Madinah Tebajjukira And Mariam Nalunkuuma THE Uganda Muslim Supreme Council (UMSC) has ordered Muslims to stop discussing issues concerning the alleged sale of its property. The order was...

Ronaldo And the Ghana Goal.
June 29, 2006... (From New Vision (Uganda) - AAGM) We can just imagine how the Ghanaian keeper, Kingston, must have felt as he saw Ronaldo breaking and fast approaching! Suddenly blood pumped wildly and heart thumped like it would escape its cage. ...

Let Fire Burn, MPs Told.
June 29, 2006... (From New Vision (Uganda) - AAGM) Byline: Chris Ocowun MEMBERS of the Uganda Parliamentary Forum for Children (UPFC) were stunned when they were barred from putting out a fire that had gutted Anaka camp during their visit. ...

Magumba the SC Villa Hero.
June 29, 2006... (From New Vision (Uganda) - AAGM) Byline: James Bakama And Norman Katende A fired up Hakim Magumba's second half show gave Villa their 11th season win in the Super League action at Namboole yesterday. The pint-sized midfielder,...

Charity to Treat Mayuge Inmates.
June 29, 2006... (From New Vision (Uganda) - AAGM) Byline: Charles Kakamwa ARISE Africa International (AAI) on Monday offered free treatment to 116 inmates at Ikulwe Prison Farm in Mayuge district. The team of eight, led by Terry Nester, the...

Uganda Telecom for Due Deligence.
June 29, 2006... (From New Vision (Uganda) - AAGM) Byline: Emmy Olaki TELKOM South Africa officials are expected in the country within the next two weeks to do due diligence on Uganda telecom. The exact date of arrival is, however, not known yet,...

Boys in September Back With New Hit.
June 29, 2006... (From New Vision (Uganda) - AAGM) Byline: Vision Reporter Ayub Katumba, aka Cas Cas and Innocent Sendegeya, better known as Boys In September, first took Kampala by storm in 2005 with their album Tukole. They gave local pop a new-age...

Prof. Nabudere Sheds Tears.
June 29, 2006... (From New Vision (Uganda) - AAGM) Byline: John Odyek A Renowned political analyst and law lecturer, Prof. Dani Nabudere, gave the launch of a poverty report an emotional tinge when he shed tears, saying he was crying for ordinary...

Nuffa to Host Bakkabulindi.
June 29, 2006... (From New Vision (Uganda) - AAGM) Byline: Sabiiti Muwanga THE National Union of Football Fans (NUFFA) will congratulate sports state minister Charles Bakkabulindi for reappointment to the office when they host him at Grand Imperial...

Sh$30 Billion for Free Secondary Education.
June 29, 2006... (From New Vision (Uganda) - AAGM) Byline: John Thawite State minister for primary education Peter lokeris has said sh30b has been set aside for the start of the Universal Secondary Education in the 2006/2007 financial year. ...

Scavengers Move On.
June 29, 2006... (From New Vision (Uganda) - AAGM) In my view the play would have been more appropriate during times of political tensions like elections. In this case, the audience tends to concentrate on the social sub-themes like domestic fights like...

Eight Wonders - The Bahai Temple.
June 29, 2006... (From New Vision (Uganda) - AAGM) Built more than 40 years ago, the Bahai Temple is like a crown on the crest of Kikaya Hill, four miles from Kampala off Gayaza Road. The soaring temple, awesomely located on 70 acres of tree-studded...

Karimojong, Why Quiet On Butime?
June 29, 2006... (From New Vision (Uganda) - AAGM) Byline: Oscar Okech On hearing that Tom Butime had resigned as Minister of State for Karamoja Development, I expected a response to come from the Karamoja politicians ( MPs, LC chairpersons etc),...

Coaches for FUFA Zones.
June 29, 2006... (From New Vision (Uganda) - AAGM) Byline: Norman Katende IN a move aimed at getting qualified coaches for the country, local football federation has ruled that all the 13 FUFA zones have to present a participant in the CAF Grade B...

I Narrowly Survived Being Sacrificed to the Gods.
June 29, 2006... (From New Vision (Uganda) - AAGM) Byline: Alice Emasu and Elvis Basudde My name is Patrick Donald Oucha, the coordinator of Safe Life Uganda and an HIV/AIDS activist. I'm an Alur from West Nile, married with two children. Something...

Uganda's Eight Wonders.
June 29, 2006... (From New Vision (Uganda) - AAGM) A king's whims gave birth to a lake said to be the only excavated lake in East Africa and one of the biggest in Africa - the Kabaka's Lake at Ndeeba, Kampala. It occupies two sq km and is about 200...

Press Freedom in Kenya Under Threat.
June 29, 2006... (From New Vision (Uganda) - AAGM) Byline: Jerry Okungu The Internal Security Minister has no apologies to make over the raid at The Standard and KTN offices two months ago. He is swearing to repeat the same act if the media house...

'URA Break-in Minor'.
June 29, 2006... (From New Vision (Uganda) - AAGM) Byline: Fortunate Ahimbisibwe THE Country Director of Knight Frank, Judy Rugasira, yesterday said the break-in at the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) offices at Crested Towers was minor. Knight...

AC Backs Kony Trial.
June 29, 2006... (From New Vision (Uganda) - AAGM) Byline: Frank Mugabi The Amnesty Commission has backed the trial of rebel leader Joseph Kony and four of his commanders indicted by the International Criminal Court (ICC). The commission's...

Amakondere the Plant Dance.
June 29, 2006... (From New Vision (Uganda) - AAGM) Byline: Miles Rwamiti and Raymond Baguma The Amakondere dance is not an ordinary dance, but a royal orchestra consisting of a dozen elderly men. A horn-shaped, wooden trumpet is the main...

Kadaga Apologises Over Oder.
June 29, 2006... (From New Vision (Uganda) - AAGM) Byline: Cyprian Musoke and Joyce Namutebi DEPUTY Speaker Rebecca Kadaga has apologised for having turned away the body of fallen Supreme Court Judge Arthur Oder, saying she was not informed about the...

Mulaasi Bounces Back With 'Enkulu Tenywa'.
June 29, 2006... (From New Vision (Uganda) - AAGM) Byline: Pidson Kareire His ticket to popularity is the string of kadongo kamu songs that were widely accorded airplay by many radio stations in the land, catapulting Abdu Mulaasi to the national...

Expert Urges On Chimps.
June 29, 2006... (From New Vision (Uganda) - AAGM) Byline: Gerald Tenywa Uganda needs to cause awareness on great apes in the 23 states endowed with the closest relatives of humans, a renowned conservationist has said. Dr. Jane Goodall is also a...

Buses On Test Runs.
June 29, 2006... (From New Vision (Uganda) - AAGM) Byline: Patrick Jaramogi THE city was thrown into anxiety when Kampala mayor Nasser Ntege Sebaggala and his executive kick-started the Urban City bus project with a test drive on Monday. ...

Father Musaala to Launch 'Endongo'.
June 29, 2006... (From New Vision (Uganda) - AAGM) Byline: Mathias Mazinga When Rev. Fr. Anthony Musaala stormed the Gospel music scene last year, some people thought he was simply giving music a try. The 50-year-old Catholic priest soon silenced...

Kampala's Craze Over World Cup Predictions.
June 29, 2006... (From New Vision (Uganda) - AAGM) Byline: Titus Serunjogi Walk along the streets or hang out in pubs around Kampala and you will not fail to catch them - rival soccer fans engaged in heated shouting matches. Label them hooligans...

UCA Commits Sh$50 Million for Grounds Refurbishment.
June 29, 2006... (From New Vision (Uganda) - AAGM) Byline: Sabiiti Muwanga THE Uganda Cricket Association (UCA) has committed close to sh50m to refurbish all cricket grounds to bring them to near international standards. UCA secretary Richard...

North Gets Sh$16 Billion.
June 29, 2006... (From New Vision (Uganda) - AAGM) Byline: Cornes Lubangakene THE World Bank has given the Northern Uganda Social Action Fund (NUSAF) project $8.7m (about sh16b) to fund more projects in the 18 districts under the project. NUSAF...

All Set for Rugby WC Qualifier.
June 29, 2006... (From New Vision (Uganda) - AAGM) Byline: Ronnie Kintu SOUTH African referees Louis Nzomba, Joseph Fortune and S. Berry arrived in the country yesterday for the Confederation of Africa Rugby (CAR) 2007 World Cup qualifier between...

Oil Tested.
June 29, 2006... (From New Vision (Uganda) - AAGM) Byline: Henry Mukasa President Yoweri Museveni yesterday received oil samples from a well in Lake Albert where Australian firm Hardman has confirmed commercial quantity. The sample was from...

Technology Associates $15 Million Richer.
June 29, 2006... (From New Vision (Uganda) - AAGM) Byline: Vision Reporter Technology Associates, a leading information technology company, has grown into a $15 Million organisation since its inception in East Africa. The firm has been in Uganda for...

Actors in Radio Breakthrough.
June 29, 2006... (From New Vision (Uganda) - AAGM) Byline: Jay Muwanga Today, many actors and actresses are joining radio. Kato Lubwama, Abbey Mukiibi, Mulindwa Muwonge and Paddy Bitama, are some of the artistes who have spearheaded this movement....

Eight Wonders - the River Nile - Kasubi Tombs.
June 29, 2006... (From New Vision (Uganda) - AAGM) This architectural masterpiece, built with wood, thatch, reed and wattle, was used as a palace in 1881 by Kabaka Mutesa I. After his death in 1884, the awesome thatched dome at Kasubi Hill, were...

Castrol Start Strongly At Corporate Squash.
June 29, 2006... (From New Vision (Uganda) - AAGM) Byline: William Muwonge STEPHEN Musisi put Castrol Mogas team in charge as the Tusker Sheraton Fuelex corporate squash tournament started on Wednesday. Musisi beat Sheraton's William Kaweesa and...