http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/stories.php?iStatus=&iUser=&iLocation=63&iKeyword=&iType=&iCategory=&tAuthor= Uganda Radio Network (URN) is a subscription-based independent news agency and training center that produces current affairs programs, documentaries and the latest news on Uganda. en-en http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/images/logo.png http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/stories.php?iStatus=&iUser=&iLocation=63&iKeyword=&iType=&iCategory=&tAuthor= http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=51314 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=51314 Heavy rains that hit Kisoro district on Friday have destroyed 17 houses and a classroom block at Butongo primary school.]]> Sat, 06 Apr 2013 15:30:08 +0300 -1.28173 29.6915 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=50905 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=50905 Attempts by his family to reach him on his cell phone were futile as it was switched off. ]]> Thu, 21 Mar 2013 14:59:53 +0300 -1.28173 29.6915 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=50532 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=50532 Bertrand Bisimwa, the former M23 rebels’ civilian spokesperson, has been appointed as their new leader. ]]> Thu, 07 Mar 2013 18:28:12 +0300 -1.28173 29.6915 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=50397 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=50397 Most of the refugees who started arriving in Uganda Last week amidist fighting between the M23 rebels and forces loyal to Bosco Ntaganda who are also backing the Fired M23 Leader Bishop Jean Marie Runiga Lugerero.]]> Tue, 05 Mar 2013 14:29:31 +0300 -1.28173 29.6915 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=50308 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=50308 A total of 59 shops were on Thursday evening destroyed by fire at Cyanika, a border town at the Uganda-Rwanda border.The fire which started at around 5pm is said to have originated from a compost heap which was behind a wooden lockup shop. The fire spread to other shops where fuel and spirits had been stored.]]> Fri, 01 Mar 2013 10:49:14 +0300 -1.28173 29.6915 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=49014 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=49014 Those sentenced included Emanuel Muhawenimana, Janamundu Ndayambaje , Jeanclaude Nhimyimana, Vianny Ntirenganya and Pascal Nsenga all residents of Musanze district in Rwanda.]]> Fri, 18 Jan 2013 10:39:47 +0300 -1.28173 29.6915 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=48847 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=48847 On Friday, the Kisoro security authorities handed over the group to their Rwandan counterpart at Cyanika border post. ]]> Sat, 12 Jan 2013 12:10:55 +0300 -1.28173 29.6915 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=48779 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=48779 It is alleged that the officials sold off the two lockups belonging to Charles Mfitumukiza at the cost of 15 million shillings in 2004. ]]> Thu, 10 Jan 2013 12:15:04 +0300 -1.28173 29.6915 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=48561 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=48561 State Minister for Works Engineer John Byabagambi has ordered police in the Kigezi region to shoot on sight all those found vandalizing road signs along the Kabale-Kisoro road.]]> Mon, 31 Dec 2012 17:36:01 +0300 -1.28173 29.6915 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=48411 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=48411 Yonasani Mfitumukiza, a butcher in Kisoro town says that the contractor only built a slab and covered the structure. ]]> Wed, 26 Dec 2012 11:39:13 +0300 -1.28173 29.6915 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=47369 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=47369 However, the closure of the border has plunged Bunagana border town into a severe water crisis. ]]> Wed, 14 Nov 2012 13:13:53 +0300 -1.28173 29.6915 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=46878 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=46878 According to the proposal, Mutanda district will comprise of Kirundo, Nyabwishenya, Busanza and Nyarubuye sub counties. ]]> Mon, 29 Oct 2012 11:36:40 +0300 -1.28173 29.6915 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=45570 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=45570 Both the bride and groom are also admitted in hospital. ]]> Tue, 18 Sep 2012 12:10:42 +0300 -1.28173 29.6915 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=44950 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=44950 At least five people have died in two separate lightning strikes in Bufumbira County, Kisoro district.]]> Tue, 28 Aug 2012 15:11:42 +0300 -1.28173 29.6915 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=44411 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=44411 Kisoro hospital medical superintendent Dr. Micheal Baganizi confirms the case and says that the hospital is working hard to ensure that the patient gets the care he needs. ]]> Mon, 13 Aug 2012 18:41:30 +0300 -1.28173 29.6915 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=43715 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=43715 The journalists, Sudhir Byaruhanga of NTV, James Akena, a photographer with the Daily Monitor and Godfrey Mbandiriya, a cameraman were arrested on Saturday morning shortly after they entered the war-torn country.]]> Sun, 15 Jul 2012 01:35:17 +0300 -1.28173 29.6915 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=43557 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=43557 Authorities in the southwestern district of Kisoro have diverted heavy trucks to Rwanda through Cyanika border post.]]> Tue, 10 Jul 2012 12:35:02 +0300 -1.28173 29.6915 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=43526 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=43526 The injured soldiers were admitted at Kisoro hospital on Friday evening, with various body injuries. ]]> Mon, 09 Jul 2012 11:34:45 +0300 -1.28173 29.6915 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=43508 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=43508 After capturing Bunagana border town in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, the rebels are now calling for talks with President Joseph Kabila’s government.]]> Sat, 07 Jul 2012 12:25:40 +0300 -1.28173 29.6915 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=43480 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=43480 More than 600 Congolese government soldiers have fled into Uganda through Bunagana border post after serious fighting with the rebels. Congolese government forces have for the last three months been battling rebels loyal to renegade soldiers, Colonels Bosco Ntaganda and Makenga.]]> Fri, 06 Jul 2012 13:38:20 +0300 -1.28173 29.6915