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Over 10,000 Ugandans living in the diaspora will mark Uganda's 50th year of independence in Oslo, Norway and transact business in different ventures.

The Chief Magistrates Court in Makindye has this Tuesday dismissed forgery charges against two Daily Monitor Editor resulting from President Museveni's letter on Banyoror-Bafuruki conflicts.

It is now early evening in Kampala, and in an apparent sign of the Parliament's lack of transparency, today's Order Paper is still not posted on the Parliament's web site.

KAMPALA, Uganda - The Ugandan parliamentarian who first introduced an anti-gay bill that carried the death penalty for some homosexual acts reintroduced the bill on Tuesday, raising concerns among rights activists who have been fighting the legislation.

Gulu - Once a fortnight, Moses Sserwada travels from the capital, Kampala, to northern Uganda to pick up a truckload of charcoal destined for the popular Owino market in the city.

John Odit, the former Secretary General of the Uganda Peoples CongressA is currently admitted at International Hospital Kampala in a critical condition.

By John Odyek and Vivian Agaba Opposition political parties have asked the government to listen to their views or they will pull out of the National Consultative Forum .

I am really excited about 2012, and what the future holds for Uganda as a nation.

The Lord Mayor of Kampala Capital City Authority Erias Lukwago is questioning the criteria under which Pioneer Easy Bus was awarded a contract to manage the city bus transport system.

More members of parliament from the opposition have thrown their weight behind a planned impeachment of President Yoweri Museveni over alleged mismanagement of the country.

Pressure continues to mount on city businessman Hassan Basajjabalaba to over his involvement in the land wrangle at clock tower in Kampala.

Opposition pressure group, the activists for change has saluted army officers who have lived by the oath of serving the nation as the UPDF marks Terehe sita day.

Visiting Brazilian cardinal-elect Joao Braz de Aviz has urged members of the Association of Religious in Uganda to always renew their vows as they continue to serve Jesus Christ.

Being allowed to hold rallies recently after a long unofficial ban meant the jury was always out on opposition leader Kizza Besigye.

The Bishop of west Nile Diocese Rev.Dr. Joel Samson Abetia has expressed regret over the increasing examination malpractices in schools.

Changing face. Soldiers were known for ruthlessness until UPDF put a human face to the army institution.

TWO days after announcing new charges for taxi operators, over 1,000 taxi drivers and operators have paid Kampala Capital City Authority's new rates.

The government has been asked to provide more incentives for lecturers in public universities to reduce on the current staff turnover in these institutions.

A combination of radio talk shows and SMS technology is seeking to empower Ugandan citizens to hold their public servants accountable for the country's problems.

The National Forest Authority has embarked on a vigorous campaign to evict encroachers and recover over 7,700 hectares of land in Mpigi, Butambala and Gomba districts.