http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/stories.php?iStatus=4&iUser=&iLocation=&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=4&iUser=&iLocation=&iKeyword=&iType=&iCategory=&tAuthor= http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52802 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52802 Edward Kabagambe, an official on the 15 member team pushing for the proposed Bugungu kingdom says the idea was hatched four months ago. ]]> Sat, 25 May 2013 09:23:14 +0300 1.28009 32.3862 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52758 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52758 According to the local government act 2010 financial regulations sub counties are mandated to collect local revenue. ]]> Sat, 25 May 2013 08:43:28 +0300 3.29787 32.8823 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52747 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52747 Sat, 25 May 2013 08:11:31 +0300 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52801 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52801 The residents, armed with clubs, stones and spears, raided the home of Selegio Manyindo demanding to kill his wife Mary Manyindo Akiiki.]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 20:57:09 +0300 0.585079 30.2513 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52799 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52799 The Monitor Publications Limited remains closed after a meeting with police fails to resolve issues arising from the General David Sejusa letter. Monitor director Jimmy Serugo says paper was unable to accept to hand over the letter to police. ]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 20:38:28 +0300 0.314269 32.5729 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52797 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52797 Police in Japan has cleared Ugandan musician Irene Namubiru of drug trafficking charges and set her free, the Director Interpol, Asan Kasingye has said. Namubiru was arrested early this month, with a drug called MDGF, a narcotic drug made from cocaine, worth 1.9 billion shillings.]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 20:24:19 +0300 0.314269 32.5729 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52800 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52800 Police in Bugiri has rounded up 34 people suspected to be part of a gang that has been attacking people at night.]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 20:04:48 +0300 0.563333 33.7519 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52798 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52798 Police in Kibaale has arrested seven people, including two pastors, over the disappearance of a five months old child during church prayers. The pastors head Revival Deliverance Centre Church. ]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 19:34:12 +0300 -0.7799 31.3428 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52793 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52793 Fri, 24 May 2013 18:46:21 +0300 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52792 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52792 Of 200,000 Ugandan women with fistula, only 3% ever seek treatment. These are the odds Uganda is battling against as it marks another International Fistula Day. ]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 17:52:19 +0300 0.314269 32.5729 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52778 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52778 Government has relented and abandoned a 55 billion shillings dam project that was meant to take place in Mbale in Bulusambu. The dam had met stiff resistance from residents. ]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 17:16:53 +0300 1.08056 34.175 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52791 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52791 A 40-year old woman has hung herself in Mawerere village, Bulesa sub county Bugiri district. ]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 16:48:25 +0300 0.563333 33.7519 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52790 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52790 The Police and officials from the Monitor Publications are set for a meeting to resolve a standoff that could see Uganda’s biggest private media house reopened almost a week after they were shut down.]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 15:42:11 +0300 0.314269 32.5729 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52785 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52785 The elevation of General Edward Katumba Wamala from commander of the land forces to Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) in last night's cabinet and army reshuffle by President Yoweri Museveni has been met with less than satisfaction by leading opposition Members of Parliament from the central region. ]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 15:37:17 +0300 0.314269 32.5729 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52781 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52781 Masaka Municipality councillors are concerned about the increasing number of non-staff members including Masaka businessmen encroaching on council staff houses.]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 13:27:57 +0300 -0.335238 31.7341 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52779 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52779 Embattled permanent secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister, Pius Bigirimana is among the top civil servants reshuffled in the changes on Thursday night. Bigirimana now moves to the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development ministry, replacing Guwatudde Kintu Christine. Guwatudde now becomes PS in the OPM. The top secretarial positions at the ministries of local government, public service as well as the education service commission remain vacant.]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 12:40:13 +0300 0.314269 32.5729 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52776 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52776 President Yoweri Museveni has made major changes in the military, appointing the Commander of Land Forces, Lt. General Edward Katumba Wamala as Chief of Defence Forces (CDF). Wamala, who has also been promoted to General, replaces General Aronda Nyakairima who now becomes Minister of Internal Affairs. Newly promoted Lt General Charles Angina is deputy CDF, replacing Lt General Ivan Koreta, who has been appointed Ambassador of station to be announced. ]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 10:48:15 +0300 0.314269 32.5729 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52764 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52764 Authorities in Gulu have failed to regulate the sale and consumption of dairy products following the outbreak of the contagious bovine pleuropneumonia (CBPP) disease in the district.]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 10:03:40 +0300 2.77932 32.2848 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52768 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52768 President Yoweri Museveni has made major changes in the military, appointing the Commander of Land Forces, Lt. General Edward Katumba Wamala as Chief of Defence Forces (CDF). Wamala replaces General Aronda Nyakairima who has been appointed Minister of Internal Affairs. Major General Charles Angina is now deputy CDF, replacing Lt General Ivan Koreta. ]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 07:33:02 +0300 0.314269 32.5729 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52766 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52766 Tororo Municipal Council authorities early this week launched an operation and rounded up over ten mad people from the streets in a bid to clean up Tororo town.]]> Fri, 24 May 2013 05:20:04 +0300 0.74284 34.0936