http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/stories.php?iStatus=&iUser=&iLocation=&iKeyword=&iType=1&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=&iKeyword=&iType=1&iCategory=&tAuthor= http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52751 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52751 Recently, while meeting Mukono district leaders, President Yoweri Museveni said plans were underway to restructure the NAADS program.]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 16:58:32 +0300 0.314269 32.5729 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52752 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52752 Media practitioners are seeking for amicable ways to co-exist with the government, in view of the ongoing attack on the media and say they will not be cowed to silence.]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 16:39:27 +0300 0.314269 32.5729 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52749 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52749 Mukono Municipality Member of Parliament Betty Nambooze is crying foul after the Clerk to Parliament Jane Kibirige declined to give her a hearing to contribute to investigations into the KCCA report.]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 14:37:30 +0300 0.314269 32.5729 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52729 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52729 Presently, EU offers between 4000 and 5000 slots a year in the refugee quota, leaving poorer countries with the biggest burden in terms of hosting refugees. Uganda is one of such poor countries bearing the burden. For instance by August 2012 Uganda was host to more than 190,000 registered refugees and asylum-seekers, according to United Nations Refugee Agency, UNHCR. ]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 13:34:31 +0300 0.314269 32.5729 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=50758 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=50758 He explains that on receiving the number plates and logo book, the license officer then includes them on the list of vehicles that have been written off.]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 13:22:44 +0300 0.314269 32.5729 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52714 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52714 President Yoweri Museveni has defended Kitgum Woman MP Beatrice Anwyar over allegations that she embezzled over 50 million shillings given to her last year to transport nodding syndrome victims to Mulago Hospital for treatment.]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 12:32:44 +0300 3.29787 32.8823 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52730 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52730 Thu, 23 May 2013 12:23:25 +0300 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52288 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52288 However, over the years private developers have put up structures that have swallowed up the road. ]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 11:30:21 +0300 0.314269 32.5729 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52670 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52670 Caroline Amviko, another farmer from Moyo Sub County has lost more than 30 acres of maize plantation to the disease. ]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 07:35:09 +0300 3.654 31.7238 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52723 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52723 The Uganda People Congress (UPC) has added its voice on the raging debate on the Muhoozi project, saying any presidential aspirant is welcome, so long he or she is elected through a constitutional process.]]> Thu, 23 May 2013 05:09:27 +0300 0.314269 32.5729 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52727 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52727 Lawyers for the Daily Monitor have failed to serve the Court Order on the Police, whose officers continue to occupy the publications offices in Kampala. The lawyers led by James Nangwala secured a Court Order from Nakawa Magistrates Court asking the police to withdraw from the paper’s offices which they have been occupying since Monday. ]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 19:44:13 +0300 0.314269 32.5729 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52724 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52724 It came after MPs demanded an explanation from government on why the Daily Monitor, its sister Radio stations KFM and Dembe FM and Red Pepper publications were shut down. ]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 18:36:29 +0300 0.314269 32.5729 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52718 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52718 Attorney General Nyombi argues that Kadaga may have to lobby for the amendment of the constitution and in particular article 119 and 250 before she can make statements that she made to the media.]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 16:43:29 +0300 0.314269 32.5729 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52715 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52715 Wed, 22 May 2013 16:12:09 +0300 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52717 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52717 The Uganda Human Rights Commission (UHRC) has condemned the police raid and subsequent closure of two media houses, calling it a threat to the enjoyment of media freedoms in the country.]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 15:53:30 +0300 0.314269 32.5729 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52667 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52667 Wed, 22 May 2013 12:03:43 +0300 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52685 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52685 The process of developing the Kampala Business Industrial Parks (KBIP) in Namanve has slowed down, following limited funding to support the project launched in 2002.]]> Wed, 22 May 2013 07:28:10 +0300 0.314269 32.5729 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52690 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52690 Parliament has ordered the state minister for internal affairs James Baba to issue a statement regarding the closure of the Monitor and Red Pepper publications. In a heated plenary debate a day after the two media houses were raided by armed police personnel over their coverage of a letter allegedly written by General David Sejusa, legislators insisted that the minister explains why the media houses are still under siege. ]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 20:28:04 +0300 0.314269 32.5729 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52688 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52688 The Deputy Speaker of Parliament Jacob Oulanyah has ordered the Local government and public service committee to harmonize its stand before its report on Kampala takeover is discussed tomorrow. Oulanyah was this evening forced to suspend debate on the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) report after its authenticity was put to question.]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 20:01:33 +0300 0.314269 32.5729 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52689 http://ugandaradionetwork.com/a/story.php?s=52689 Serbian born Coach Sredojevic ‘Micho’ Milutin has been confirmed as Uganda Cranes new Coach. Micho, who until recently was Rwanda’s national football team coach, signed a two year contract. ]]> Tue, 21 May 2013 19:45:28 +0300 0.314269 32.5729