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September 9, 2014 4:05 AM
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Uganda has no ‘ghosts’, but protected untouchable thieves

Twenty eight years later, we are almost where we begun. So much money has been lost in so many schemes in which there are no names but huge unrecoverable sums.
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September 9, 2014 3:58 AM
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Museveni: I Last Fell Sick in 1984

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September 9, 2014 3:54 AM
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Why you should be interested in the Mukono-Katosi road scandal

Why you should be interested in the Mukono-Katosi road scandal | Trending in Uganda | Scoop.it
Imagine a construction site cordoned off with the yellow tape “Police Line: Do Not Cross”. The site, formerly buzzing with the rattle of machines, is now filled with the wail of sirens. It is a crime scene
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September 9, 2014 3:48 AM
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Mawejje: Our focus remains qualification for finals | AFCON 2015

Mawejje: Our focus remains qualification for finals | AFCON 2015 | Trending in Uganda | Scoop.it
Against all odds, The Cranes earned a well deserved point in Kumasi after holding The Black Stars to a 1-1 draw in their own backyard thus put themselves in a good position to reach the finals for the first time since 1978.
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September 9, 2014 3:45 AM
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Gulu Census Enumerators Withhold Results

Okwera says they are worried that once they hand over the enumeration forms they may not get their allowances since Uganda Bureau of Statistics-UBOS didn’t even take their account numbers.
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September 8, 2014 4:45 AM
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'Guardians' Tops Box Office For Fourth Weekend

'Guardians' Tops Box Office For Fourth Weekend | Trending in Uganda | Scoop.it
'Guardians' Remains on Top
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September 8, 2014 4:43 AM
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How dental X–rays work

How dental X–rays work | Trending in Uganda | Scoop.it
Dental X–ray is a common diagnostic tool that dentists use to manage oral conditions in our mouth and teeth
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September 8, 2014 4:35 AM
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Australia returns lost ancient art to India

Australia returns lost ancient art to India | Trending in Uganda | Scoop.it
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has welcomed the return by Australia of two ancient art treasures that were allegedly stolen from temples in Tamil Nadu.
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September 8, 2014 4:31 AM
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Nicki Minaj Teaches Models the ‘Anaconda’ Dance

Nicki Minaj Teaches Models the ‘Anaconda’ Dance | Trending in Uganda | Scoop.it
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September 8, 2014 4:19 AM
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2017 Cadillacs to become semi self-reliant using V2V Technology

2017 Cadillacs to become semi self-reliant using V2V Technology | Trending in Uganda | Scoop.it
We are heading into a world of self-driving cars with several concepts show off like the recent prototype from Google. General Motors is demonstrating the future of automated driving and connected ...
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September 8, 2014 4:16 AM
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#AlShabaab Name New Leader, Pay Allegiance to #AlQaeda

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September 8, 2014 4:14 AM
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Thousands Celebrate the Life of Bishop Illukor

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September 8, 2014 4:02 AM
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Photos From Maro’s Concert

Photos From Maro’s Concert | Trending in Uganda | Scoop.it
Singer Maro had a successful concert over the weekend at the Kololo based MacKinnon Suites. Juicy babes that graced the concert The flamboyant Maro
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September 9, 2014 4:01 AM
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Facebook Has 100 Million Users in Africa

Facebook Has 100 Million Users in Africa | Trending in Uganda | Scoop.it
Facebook has made waves in the African market, with the announcement on Monday they have 100 million users across the continent.
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September 9, 2014 3:55 AM
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China Will Soon Buy Uganda – Opposition

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September 9, 2014 3:52 AM
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Nineth edition of Big Brother Africa for next month

Nineth edition of Big Brother Africa for next month | Trending in Uganda | Scoop.it
Many termed the devastating fire on September 2, 2014 at the Big Brother house in Johannesburg a prank and publicity stunt. But M-Net and Endemol SA have reiterated that the ninth edition of Big Brother Africa will go on within the next month
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September 9, 2014 3:47 AM
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Liberia 'faces huge Ebola surge'

Liberia 'faces huge Ebola surge' | Trending in Uganda | Scoop.it
Ebola is spreading exponentially in Liberia, with many thousands of new cases expected in next three weeks, the World Health Organization says.
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September 8, 2014 4:47 AM
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Obi Mikel now Eagles 'weakest link'

Obi Mikel now Eagles 'weakest link' | Trending in Uganda | Scoop.it
The Super Eagles of Nigeria began their defence of her 2013 Afcon crown with a home loss in Calabar to the Red Devils of Congo coached by the veteran tactician Claude Leroy
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September 8, 2014 4:44 AM
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‘MP absenteeism is corruption’

‘MP absenteeism is corruption’ | Trending in Uganda | Scoop.it
KRII-KROTOASA RESEARCH-INTENSIVE INSTITUTE 's curator insight, September 11, 2014 8:08 AM

The inspector general of government has described chronic absenteeism from Parliament by MPs as a quiet form of corruption.

In her 2014 Report on Tracking Corruption Trends in Uganda, IGG Irene Mulyagonja laments that despite rampant dereliction of duty, absentee MPs continue to receive their full salaries and entitlements. Launched at Hotel Africana recently, the report also points out that this form of “corruption” seems to be gaining acceptance as normal.


The report notes that sometimes Parliament has failed to pass crucial legislations due to lack of quorum. The full effect of the rampant absenteeism spilled into public view recently, when the Constitutional court nullified the Anti-Homosexuality Act because it was passed without quorum.

The report also quotes Gen Moses Ali, the deputy leader of government business in Parliament, who attacked MPs last December for dodging parliamentary sittings. Ali argued that MPs were engaging in a form of ‘quiet corruption.’

“A House of 300 MPs could not sit on Thursday for lack of quorum. When it comes to payment of salaries, all are paid, whether they attend or not. That is corruption, yet nobody talks about it. If you take taxpayers’ money when you do not attend, sign the register and go away, it is corruption,” Gen Ali said, according to the report...

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September 8, 2014 4:37 AM
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"The Power These Men Have Over Us" | Human Rights Watch

"The Power These Men Have Over Us" | Human Rights Watch | Trending in Uganda | Scoop.it
This 71-page report documents the sexual exploitation and abuse of Somali women and girls on two AMISOM bases in Somalia’s capital, Mogadishu, since 2013. The AU soldiers, relying on Somali intermediaries, have used a range of tactics, including humanitarian aid, to coerce vulnerable women and girls into sexual activity.
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September 8, 2014 4:33 AM
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"I will miss it dreadfully" - Retired ref Howard Webb reflects on an 11-year #BPL career

"I will miss it dreadfully" - Retired ref Howard Webb reflects on an 11-year #BPL career | Trending in Uganda | Scoop.it
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September 8, 2014 4:21 AM
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2021 bid: Muhoozi ‘not interested’

2021 bid: Muhoozi ‘not  interested’ | Trending in Uganda | Scoop.it
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September 8, 2014 4:18 AM
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IGG blocks firing of Kyambogo staff

IGG blocks firing  of Kyambogo staff | Trending in Uganda | Scoop.it
The Inspectorate of Government has blocked the suspension of nine Kyambogo University staff implicated in the irregular admissions of students, citing an ongoing investigation into mismanagement of the institution
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September 8, 2014 4:15 AM
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Blog: a public and probably sincere apology to engineer abraham byandala

Blog: a public and probably sincere apology to engineer abraham byandala | Trending in Uganda | Scoop.it
 I Apologise To Engineer Abraham Byandala, Minister of Works and Transport in Uganda; I realise that I have been stupid and hereby regret my ways. I have been waiting for Eng. Byandala to issue a c...
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September 8, 2014 4:04 AM
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Brave Uganda Cranes Return As Guinea Jets In Too | Red Pepper

Brave Uganda Cranes Return As Guinea Jets In Too | Red Pepper | Trending in Uganda | Scoop.it
The Guinea national football team were subjected to a thorough health check up before being allowed entry into the country. Uganda Cranes have Monday morning
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