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			A Trip to Uganda's Parliament By Gerald Businge This is the most interesting thing with our carved screen. It has a journey motif. A journey around Uganda, and for people who have been to these places, it is great and interesting to look at this representation.

			Uganda Elections 2006: Parties Scheming for Parliamentary Seats By Gerald Rulekere

			Lukwago-Musisi Row Threatens to Derail Development of Kampala By Gerald Rulekere Sebaggala warned Lukwago that though he (Lukwago) won the position of Lord Mayor, he was going for bwooya byanswa (an empty position).

			Will Museveni Survive Mabira or Will Mabira Survive Museveni By Gerald Rulekere There is a lot of talk that Museveni's strong stand in wanting to give away Mabira is not connected to sugar production.

			Drama Lives on in Ugandan Soccer By Ramathan Kasozi One wonders how much of these unnecessary dramas Uganda soccer lovers will bear, or when the league will stablise

			Has Gender-Based Affirmative Action Achieved Its Objectives? By Risdel Kasasira There have been increasing voices arguing that affirmative action should be abolished to let women compete at an equal footing with men.

			The Politics of Sugar By Gerald Rulekere Uganda's politics of sugar as prices rise and economy bites.

			The Past Couple of Weeks in Uganda By Isaac Senabulya Events in Uganda in the past few weeks.

			Former DP Spokesman Mwaka Emmanuel Lutukumoi: Why I Defected to NRM By Tiberindwa Zakaria It is absurd that some people can say that I was lured to the ruling party because of money. Such a comment is demeaning and shallow.

			The Future for Dr. Kizza Besigye By Gerald Rulekere Caution and conscience rule as Dr. Kizza Besigye and his FDC supporters ponder his political future.

			Saving Uganda From Sin - Let's Talk About Sex By Olive Eyotaru Yemima GayUg Teen, a 'virgin' teen homosexual blogs about growing up in homophobic Uganda while Dr Margaret Mungherera tries to explain the meaning of sexual orientation.

			Saving Uganda From Sin - The UG Street Pulse on Homosexuality By Olive Eyotaru Yemima Different Ugandans express their views on homosexuality and the proposed Anti Homosexuality Bill.

			Saving Uganda From Sin - Blurring the Line Between Church and State By Olive Eyotaru Yemima Ladislus Rwakafuzi, a human rights and constitutional lawyer was the man representing the gay activists in Uganda.

			Saving Uganda From Sin - The Truth is Pastors Are Indulging in Homosexuality By Olive Eyotaru Yemima The truth is that we have a problem in the church, with pastors indulging in homosexuality but the state comes up to rescue these pastors.

			Saving Uganda From Sin - Anti Homosexuality Bill 2009 Founder David Bahiti By Olive Eyotaru Yemima Uganda's Member of Parliament David Bahati on homosexuality: We love gays but we hate what is in them.

			Saving Uganda From Sin - Increased Activism By Olive Eyotaru Yemima Thirty-eight of fifty-three African nations criminalise homosexuality in some way. In sub-Saharan Africa, the government of South Africa is the only official entity to acknowledge gay rights.

			Expensive Water Comes at Your Request By Ivan Kibuka-Kiguli What looks like a cheap way of getting rid of our waste will not look so cheap when we are bedridden with typhoid or when the water bills come in.

			Museveni's Win in the 2011 Elections: What Does it Mean For Uganda's Politics? By Gerald Rulekere Uganda Elections 2011: Why is Museveni and his NRM securing such a high performance in elections and what are the implications to Uganda's future?

			Uganda Elections 2011: The Presidential Candidates - Early Predictions By Gerald Rulekere The absence of arrests of opposition leaders, interrupting of opposition rallies and confrontations of mostly opposition supporters with police has surprised, as it has pleased, many.

			Uganda Ignites in Poetry Passion By Beverley Nambozo Nsengiyunva I began a poetry award called the Beverley Nambozo Poetry Award, to promote poetry primarily amongst women.

			Uganda could do more in Human Rights Observance By Gerald Businge Human Rights are the bedrock of any democracy. Human rights are about respect for the dignity of the person, realization of his or her potential...

			Politicians likely to shine in 2009 By Asuman Bisiika During the year 2008, President Yoweri Museveni's rallying point on his countrywide tours was the eradication of poverty through increased household incomes. However, by year-end, his focus was on the road sector.

			Clash of generations in Political Parties By Asuman Bisiika In the NRM, the problem seems to stem from the frustration of distorted or unclear career paths.

			Peeping into Uganda's Political Outlook in 2009 By Asuman Bisiika As Uganda nears the 2011 elections Basiika takes a look at the road ahead in 2009.

			Uganda Exercises Option Two on the LRA By Ultimate Media Consult The government has instead quickly engaged what they always referred to as 'option two'- a joint military offensive on the LRA by regional governments including Uganda, Southern Sudan and the DRC.

			Roads Authority Goes to Work By Asuman Bisiika UNRA faces the challenge of being dismissed as a mere change of name for Road Agency Formation Unit (RAFU).

			The Public Accounts Committee - PAC: A barking dog without teeth? By Olive Eyotaru Yemima PAC's work does not only stop at exposing government officials.

			Museveni gets his way on Land Amendments, but... By Ultimate Media Consult Many MPs have previously said they will not support the Land Amendments if the concerns raised by several sections of the public are not addressed.

			Views from Fiona: NSSF Bigwigs in Hot Soup By Fiona Abaasa Puzo wrote in The Godfather; It is nothing personal. Just business.

			Rachel Magoola: Busoga's Music Diva and Ambassadress By Jane Musoke-Nteyafas Listen to Work Listen to Akatabo Listen to Eisadha Listen to Endagano Listen to Eradde Listen to Sente Listen to Walinkobye

			Miss East Africa UK 2008: Contestant Nelly Kibirige from Uganda By Miss East Africa UK 2008 Just think of me as the billionaire who loves to share her wealth! Asked her 3 Questions: Tell us about your country. Tell us what Mr & Miss east Africa UK is to you. Where do you see yourself in the next 5 years?

			Uganda's Planned 2008/09 Budget Faces Maiden Test By Solomon Akugizibwe Said to be Uganda's last budget before the exploitation of oil in Uganda.

			Uganda's next president to come from Dokolo? By Olive Eyotaru Yemima I am sure that the people have realized that they have been taken for a ride for so long and now need a more serious person to lead them.

			Land Amendment Bill 2007: Populist Move by NRM to Win Votes? By Solomon Akugizibwe Buganda Kingdom has fervently opposed the bill saying the bill is intended to grab land in Buganda by giving tenants rights that a landlord can not overturn.

			Political Parties Funding Bill: Is it an attempt by NRM to win the 2011 elections? By Solomon Akugizibwe Political parties have been complaining of lack of funding for their activities while the ruling National Resistance Movement benefits from state funding.

			Luzira: University of Understanding By Olive Eyotaru Mambo Bado parish, where most of present Luzira town lies, derived its name from the uncertain days of the 1970s - Mambo Bado is Kiswahili for 'You haven't seen anything yet'.

			Kuukaala Ipaalu: Not a man until you have done it among the Bagisu By Joseph Burite Members of the Gisu Parliament, the candidates, family members, surgeons and well-wishers from all over Bugisu indulge in the kadodi (indigenous dance) to local songs accompanied with drumming until dawn. It is always a celebration of unity and mass circumcision is performed...

			Views from Fiona: Democracy in African States By Fiona Abaasa Is Africa's experiment with democracy going wrong?

			Why the Succession Cancer Weakening the Ruling National Resistance Movement By Gideon Munaabi Who will be the next leader of the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM)?

			Rocking the boat: Who will succeed Col. Besigye as FDC President? By Gideon Munaabi Besigye has become a god of sorts in the political opposition circles of Uganda.

			CHOGM 2007: Uganda Prepares to Host Historic Commonwealth Meet By Gideon Munaabi The labourious sweeping that goes on throughout the day along Entebbe Road tells volumes about how much CHOGM has changed the mentality of the officers in charge of managing Kampala's hygiene.

			Miss Africa USA 2007: Delegate Rachel Anderson Temu of Tanzania By Pauline Long She already won Miss Africa California U.S.A. for 2007-2008.

			Independence: Can The UPC Party Use The Historic National Day To Rise again? By Gideon Munaabi Independence Day for UPC marks the death of a Ugandan hero.

			Political Party Funding Bill: Will the proposed Bill enhance democracy in Uganda? By Gideon Munaabi The debate on what transpired in the 2006 elections seems to be withering and something new has come up.

			It's Now or Never: Cranes must beat Niger to qualify for the Ghana 2008 ACN Finals By Ramathan Kasozi This Saturday is the last chance for Cranes.

			Uganda's Peace Keeping Mission in Somalia By Gerald Businge Not so peaceful keeping peace in Somalia.

			Company Profiles: Uganda's Post Office or Posta By Gerald Businge Keeping itself relevant after 100 years.

			Ugandan Artists: Meet Jude Kateete By Jane Musoke-Nteyafas "The way forward is the need for young people, as it is for the old, to be conscious of the times in which we live and what those times dictate. I am my brother's keeper. You too are your brother/sister's keeper. We are everyone another's keeper. Watch your steps watch your backs and join the fight against armed conflicts. It's everyone's fight, and everyone's business, and THE TIME TO ACT IS NOW." Jude Kateete

			Uganda's Budget Strategy for 2OO7/08 Fiscal Year By Ultimate Media Consult Below are the priorities identified for the FY 2007/08 Budget.

			Uganda's 2007/2008 Budget: In Whose Interest? By Gerald Businge Highlights of Uganda's 2007/2008 budget.

			Company Profiles: Heritage Oil Corporation Holding Uganda's Oil Dream By Gerald Businge Uganda can now output 27,000 barrels of oil per day.

			2007/2008 Budget: What should Uganda's next budget tackle? By Gerald Businge Private sector indicate their Budget expectations.

			Separation of Powers: Does Uganda have 'Proper' Democracy? By Gideon Munaabi Gideon Munaabi examines this notion called Separation of Powers.

			Racial Violence, Deaths Rock Kampala As Rioter Protest Mabira Forest Giveaway By Jude Bukenya At the central police station in the Center of Kampala City, some Indians were seeking police protection.

			Mabira Forest: Cost Of Disappearing Forests in Uganda By Gerald Businge Forests or factories: Does industrialisation have to swallow what is left of Uganda's forests? Ray of Hope through Kabaka Mutebi.

			Should Male Circumcision be Embraced as an HIV Preventive Measure? By Gideon Munaabi Will increased circumcision help?

			Letters from Sonja: The New Immigration Bill By Sonja Winklmaier Will the Winklmaiers be forced to return to Germany?

			Viboyo: Uganda's Tommy Mottola By Risdel Kasasira From Sound Room on William Street.

			The Kayiira Phenomenon: Reasons Behind It All By Gerald Businge Intricate details are now emerging.

			Views from Fiona: Somali Problem a Regional Catastrophe By Fiona Abaasa ...does not stop on Muslims versus Christians.

			President Yoweri Museveni: Life After Uganda Elections 2006 By Gideon Munaabi Museveni reflects on the year's achievements.

Ugandan Musicians: Meet Butchaman
By John Isingoma

Uganda Music Clips

			Listen to Mwagala Kyi Listen to Nakupenda with Ngoni Listen to Peace with Angella Katatumba Watch Nakupenda with Ngoni Watch Obantamiza with Titie Watch Lwaki Temumatira

Ugandan Musicians: Meet Bobi Wine
By John Isingoma

Uganda Music Clips

			Listen to Omwana Wabandi(BADA) Watch Mwekume (with Wethaman) Watch Sunda (with Ziggy D) Watch Wendi Watch Omwana Wabandi BADA Watch Bam Bam (with FBC) Watch Taata wa Baana (with Juliana)

			Desperately Searching for Peace in Northern Uganda By Gerald Rulekere Western Uganda: Another war in the works?

			Mandatory Health Insurance in Uganda By Gerald Rulekere Health insurance to be compulsory in Uganda. What do you think?

			Letters from Sonja: Uganda gets its Independence By Sonja Winklmaier I am convinced that development here now will be advancing at an even faster pace.

			A Law to Punish People who Knowingly Infect others with HIV? By Gideon Munaabi Worry that the HIV/AIDS problem will be driven underground.

			Ugandan Artists: Meet Sylvia Katende By Jane Musoke-Nteyafas "This experience (in the art world) has enabled me to develop my artistic expressions and in strengthening and promoting other people's talents and interests." Sylvia Katende

			Road to Peace in Northern Uganda: The Odd Proposal By Gideon Munaabi Is it a Mission Impossible for Riek Machar?

			The Karamojong By Eunice Rukundo A tribe whose life would be meaningless without cattle. The photographs from David Pluth appearing in this article are taken from a soon-to-be-published book: KARAMOJA! Uganda’s Land of Warrior Nomads. Click here for UGPulse's 1 on 1 with David Pluth.

			Word on the Street: Government Redistribution of Land By John Isingoma What is your opinion?

			Views from Fiona: Child Abduction on the Increase By Fiona Abaasa Currently on everyone's mind in Kampala.

			Besigye and Latigo: Will the Real Opposition Leader Please Stand Up? By Gideon Munaabi Latigo comes from northern Uganda where the party has majority support.

			1 on 1 with Abdul Kalema Kimbugwe UNAA President By Jane Musoke-Nteyafas "I call upon each talent in every one of us; the professionals, entrepreneurs, artists, scientists, politicians and all, to come forward with ideas and resources to make UNAA that formidable force to reckon with."

			Hope for Uganda as Peace Talks Begin By Gerald Rulekere A rare dawn of hope for peace in Ugandaas peace talks begin.

			Views from Fiona: Uganda's Dangerous Roads By Fiona Abaasa Two prominent musicians in the late 90s, at the peak of their careers, perished on Masaka road... and some blamed it on witchcraft!

			Even a Shadow Cabinet Causes Controversy in Uganda By Gerald Rulekere Outspoken Aruu county MP, Odonga Otto of FDC, on Monday threatened to expose "dirt" in the party...

			Maurice Kagimu Kiwanuka Hoping to Find Benedict Kiwanuka's Remains By Risdel Kasasira ...Benedict Kiwanuka was shot twice in the head by Amin himself.

			Kony Wants Peace... Again By Risdel Kasasira and Gerald Rulekere Watch a message from actor John Amos. about the crisis in northern Uganda

			The Greatest Ugandan Ever! Part 2 By Staff at UGPulse A number of Ugandans have left their imprint on the character, culture, politics and history of our country. From politicians, traditional monarchs, health care workers and teachers to artists, thinkers and a host of regular people. But which Ugandan do you think made the greatest and most essential contribution to our national history or the countrys international image so far? Also see: The Greatest Ugandan Ever! Part 1

			November 2007 Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting: Is Uganda Prepared? By Gideon Munaabi What the summitt means to different Ugandans... Who Benefits?

			Northern Uganda: Ugandan Artists Continue to Speak Out By Jane Musoke-Nteyafas "Gulu will shine again!" Steven Ongwang

			Democratic Party Fighting for Survival By Gerald Rulekere Are they on the right track?

			Uganda Elections 2006: Future Petitions By Gerald Rulekere Museveni will be sworn in on May 12th 2006.

			Uganda Elections 2006: Besigye's Statement By Dr. Warren Kizza Besigye (Through Ultimalte Media) Besigye statement on the dismissal of his 2006 presidential elections petition.

			Uganda Elections 2006: 'We shall show our people how to fight...' By Gideon Munaabi In his first statement after the Court dismissed his petition, Besigye warned that his petition is likely to be the very last Presidential Elections petition that the Supreme Court judges will ever preside over.

			Uganda Elections 2006: Court Absolves Museveni of Wrongdoing By Alfred Odong Court absolves Museveni of wrongdoing, notes non-compliance of Uganda laws.

			Uganda Elections 2006: Besigye's Statements in 2001 By Gideon Munaabi In History: Excerpts from Besigye statement after the dismissal of his 2001 Petition. On April 21, 2001, the Supreme Court dismissed Col. Dr. Kizza Besigye petition challenging the March 12, 2001 elections. The petition was filed on March 12.

			Northern Uganda: Is There Any Hope? By Gideon Munaabi ...all this is good talk and many have talked for years. But the war continues.

			Letters from Sonja: The Floods of 1961 By Sonja Winklmaier From deaths to some, to delaying mail and interupting the construction at Buziga, the rains of 1961 affected everyone at the time.

			Uganda Elections 2006: A Hybrid Political System? By Gideon Munaabi To some people, this is a hybrid of the Movement and multiparty political system.

			Claiming Gods heritage... Owobusobozi Bisaka By Gideon Munaabi Legendary philosopher Karl Marx who lived in the 15th Centaury once said that religion is the opium of the masses.

			24 Arrested Over Kibaale Tribal Conflict That Has Claimed 3 By Gerald Rulekere More tribal conflict.

			Street Artist Uses Art and Current Politics to Afford an Education By Enoch Mutabaazi Nasser Hussein, like many of Kampala youth not blessed with a welfare system that takes care of adults in the same situation in the West, struggles to make ends meet.

			Views from Fiona: Bargaining with my Conscience By Fiona Abaasa Is it okay NOT TO VOTE simply because the person you want to vote has no hope in winning in an election? As Uganda learns to deal with Democracy, some wrestle with the old issue of "The Wasted Vote."

			Lady, Will You Marry Me? By Ultimate Media Consult A political play by Mercy Mirembe Ntangaare. Showing at the National Theatre from Friday February 17-to Sunday February 19, 2006.

			Uganda elections 2006: Symbols, Effigies a Big Campaign Tool By Gideon Munaabi

			Uganda Elections 2006: Musicians Take Over Political Campaigns By Risdel Kasasira

			On the Road and Water: A Visit to Kalangala By Jude Bukenya

			Uganda Music Publishers Association Fighting Piracy By John Isingoma Ssebagala says that radio stations are not supposed to play music without the presenter talking while a song is playing.

			Uganda Elections 2006: DPs Ssebaana Kizito Holding Tough Flag By Gerald Rulekere Ssebaana who is the present Mayor of Kampala City is the 3rd Democratic Party President to contest for the national leadership.

			Uganda Elections 2006: Besigye Strong Contender for the Uganda Presidency By Gerald Rulekere The man to beat Museveni.

			Ugandan Artists: Meet Amanda Tumusiime By Jane Musoke-Nteyafas "Before 2000, I looked at social issues, now I look beyond the traditional woman carrying a basket on her head and hand her a book to read..."

			Women Taxi Drivers Set to Revolutionize Transport in Kampala By Risdel Kasasira As a company policy, for every married woman to be recruited, she must have the consent of the husband.

			Uganda Elections 2006: Tricky Times for Candidates By Gerald Rulekere Opposition wants more time.

			Uganda Elections 2006: Electoral Commission Allows Besigye's Nomination By Gerald Rulekere Dr. Besigye can be nominated, but only in person. He is required to appear in Namboole stadium on Wednesday December 14, 2005 and be nominated, and not nomination papers to be taken to him in Luzira Prison for signing as his party had asked.

			Letters from Sonja: Uganda and Africa Enter the 1960s By Sonja Winklmaier It is the begining of the 1960s and times are changing in Africa.

			Ugandan Women Want Tougher Laws on Violence Against Women By Enoch Mutabaazi Women’s only hope against domestic violence fades as the DRB is shelved!

			Views from Fiona: Uganda Elections 2006- Parties Elect Their Flag Bearers By Fiona Abaasa Its either forced or self destruction for political parties in Uganda. Might as well wait till 2011.

			Thoughts from a Frustrated Black Woman Part 2 By Aretha Frison “At the time I was arrested I had no idea it would turn into this,” Mrs. Parks said 30 years later. “It was just a day like any other day. The only thing that made it significant was that the masses of the people joined in.” ...if we are going to demonstrate our rights to exercise our freedom of speech and rights, remember let us have an agenda for invoking a positive change, and not petty mayhem.

			Fighting AIDS: Turning to the Youth By Lambert Rusoke As a student at Makerere, Lambert Rusoke sees a lot and hears a lot. Especially now, when the G8 and groups such as Live Aid are focusing on Africa, and now when US First Lady Laura Bush is presently in Africa, concerned with issues predominantly related to AIDS, it is refreshing that our youth are rising up and facing up to the challenge.

			Ugandan Architecture Through the Years By Tom Sanya The story of shelter begins in the caves with the hunting and gathering man. Eventually, as he became agriculturist, it became imperative for man to have a fixed base to keep an eye on his crops and animals. Constrained by the existing physical setting and technology, man begets a shelter form dictated by his cultural beliefs.

			Art and Fashion at the Design Agenda By Emmanuel Bagwana An unusual exhibition is taking place at the Design Agenda art gallery. A break from their usual art exhibitions, the gallery is hosting an exhibition that incorporates fashion and textile design. The exhibition which closes on 20th May 2005, has brought together two young designers one a fashion designer the other a textile designer.

			A Monarchy of Seven Lives By Ibrahim Semujju and Pius Mwinganisa Reliving a History of a Kingdom and Nation.

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