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Delay in oil exploration is welcome

WAY TO GO: Men at work at Exploration Area 3A near Lake Albert where Heritage drilled the King Fisher well in Hoima

LAST week, our very own locally-produced soap opera, went into an ad break. The show, which trickled into our collective conscience as a rumour at the beginning of the last decade of oil finds in western Uganda, steadily gathered momentum three to five years ago as front page headlines of oil finds literally rained on us, this was proof of billions of barrels of oil under our very feet. More...

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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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Mabira forest giveaway
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LRA peace talks
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