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Uganda Cranes, you can make it

I am urging the Uganda Cranes to emulate the other national teams, which qualified for the Africa Cup of Nations in 1962, 1968, 1974, 1976 and 1978. More...

Politics is not a money-making venture

Lwemiyaga MP Theodore Ssekikubo struggling with policemen at a polling station in Sembabule district recently

A number of contestants who lost in the recent NRM primaries have threatened to stand as independents in the 2011 general elections. More...

Accept defeat

I realise that accepting defeat is not common among African politicians. More...

Onzima, What�s up?

MP Alex Onzima is causing a lot of confusion among the people of Maracha and the West Nile as a whole. First, he defected from the Forum for Democratic Change party to the ruling National Resistance Movement party with 200 people. More...

Do not start tribal wars

YOUR paper recently reported that the Inter-Party Cooperation (IPC) had asked Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) president Dr. Kizza Besigye to sign an agreement that he would grant Buganda federo. More...

Let us all fight terrorism

I salute our four soldiers who recently died in Somalia. These men sacrificed their dear lives and comfort for humanity.
They were aware of the risks involved, but they still went to fight for the restoration of peace in Africa. More...

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TODAY'S TOPICS

NRM Primary Elections
The NRM primary elections though peaceful in some areas, have been beset by widely publicised infighting, inadequate materials, accusations of rigging and violence. What is your view?
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Bomb suspects
Four key suspects have confessed their involvement in the twin bombings that killed 79 innocent people in Kampala on July 11. They have said they are sorry. Should they be forgiven? Have your say.
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Defilement Case
The High Court in Jinja has sentenced a 25yr old man to 3 years in prison for defiling a 13-year old girl. Court noted that the accused a local council (LC1) chairman in Kamuli was repentant and had spent nearly a year on remand without trial. Does the penalty match the crime? Have your say
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General
DO you want to discuss anything, stray yourself on any general political stuff here.

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Mabira forest giveaway
Cabinet has agreed to give away part of Mabira forest for sugar cane growing. What is your reaction?

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LRA peace talks
Can the LRA peace talks in Juba Succeed?
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