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Parties fight for Makerere

Peter Musangala addresses students at University Hall on Tuesday

Major political parties have shifted their guns to the Makerere University guild presidential race, setting the pace for next year�s general elections. The campaigns kicked off on Tuesday at the University Hall grounds. The race attracted Uganda�s major political parties; NRM, DP and FDC. This year�s campaigns have attracted nine contestants four of them from parties, while five are independents. Rehemah Namukose and Phionah Katushabe report More...

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Bududa Landslide
A landslide in the Mt Elgon district of Bududa in Eastern Uganda has killed over 80 people. 300 are missing and unaccounted for. Are you in the Bududa district? Are you affected by the landslides? Do you have any comments? Have your say in this forum.
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Polygamy
Mifumi, a women's rights organisation has petitioned the Constitutional Court to declare polygamy unconstitutional because it undermines the equality between men and women. What is your view?
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2011 Elections
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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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