Buganda

Nnabagereka Cancels Appearance at UNAA, Disappointing Diaspora

Saturday, September 4, 2010
Nnabagereka Cancels Appearance at UNAA, Disappointing Diaspora

Citing security concerns, Nnabagereka canceled her appearance at the UNAA, disappointing the diaspora during the beginning of her U.S. tour. Despite rumors of a bomb scare, the Gaylord National Resort said there were no security threats this weekend. »

High Court Throws Out Counter-Claim Against CBS, But Buganda Kingdom Still Losing Money Quickly

Sunday, August 22, 2010
High Court Throws Out Counter-Claim Against CBS, But Buganda Kingdom Still Losing Money Quickly

On Friday, Kampala High Court threw out the attorney general's counter-claim against CBS, but the Buganda kingdom continues to suffer financially from the loss of the radio station. »

Former Katikkiros Join Opposition; Kiboko Squad and Police Beat Besigye

Wednesday, June 9, 2010
Former Katikkiros Join Opposition; Kiboko Squad and Police Beat Besigye

Besigye was beaten by the Kiboko Squad and police at a demonstration at the Clock Tower Playground today, according to press reports. It was a day after two former Buganda premiers joined the opposition coalition IPC, citing corruption and poverty in Uganda as key factors that led to their decision. »

CBS Could Reopen?: State House Privately Meets with Presenters

Thursday, April 29, 2010
CBS Could Reopen?: State House Privately Meets with Presenters

After eight months, CBS could finally be reopened, according to reporting by the Daily Monitor and Observer. Sources say that CBS presenters held a private meeting at the State House with President Museveni last week. »

Uganda: Ground Zero for Mental Health

Thursday, April 8, 2010
Uganda: Ground Zero for Mental Health

The Ugandan media recently took a hard look at the state of the country's mental health-- after a mentally disturbed man said he burnt down Kasubi Tombs, a national icon and cultural monument. »

Thousands Mourn Kasubi Loss, Police Investigate

Wednesday, March 24, 2010
Thousands Mourn Kasubi Loss, Police Investigate

Thousands mourn the loss of the tombs this week, while police probe fire. The latest news here. »

Kabaka Tours Ruined Kasubi Tombs

Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Kabaka Tours Ruined Kasubi  Tombs

After Kasubi Tombs was burnt on Tuesday evening, the Kabaka toured the remains with his wife on Wednesday. »

Kasubi Tombs Burnt to Ashes

Wednesday, March 17, 2010
Kasubi Tombs Burnt to Ashes

A fire burnt down Kasubi tombs last night, a 128-year-old Unesco heritage site precious to the Buganda kingdom. Police shot down two protestors who tried to block President Museveni from visiting the scene. »

CBS Closure Crushes Mengo’s Finances?

Saturday, February 20, 2010
CBS Closure Crushes Mengo’s Finances?

The loss of cash-generating CBS deeply threatens Mengo's bottom line-- and the kingdom's political and social goals. »

Government Sues CBS, Blames Radio Station for September Riots

Thursday, February 18, 2010
Government Sues CBS, Blames Radio Station for September Riots

More than six months after the riots, CBS is still off the air-- and the attorney general says they must pay damages for inciting violence in the capital. CBS employees are suing the government for harming their livelihoods. Meanwhile, stations upcountry have refused interviews with opposition candidates, afraid of being taken off... »