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Kenyans gather in Nairobi to say goodbye to Nobel laureate Wangari Maathai
08 October 2011
By Faith Karimi, CNN ~ Kenyans gathered in the nation’s capital Saturday for a state funeral honoring Nobel laureate Wangari Maathai, marking a final journey for the first African woman to win the peace prize. Maathai, 71, died last month after a battle with cancer. She was the first African woman to win the Nobel Peace [...]
Photo Archive | The Story of Uganda’s Independence Day, October 9th, 1962
08 October 2011
Photos by Daphne Seager | Here are some rare photos captured in color of what the day was like back in 1962, when Uganda gained its independence from the United Kingdom. The Duke and Duchess of Kent arrived from the UK onboard a Britannia 312 G-AOVG, to witness the handover to Prime Minister Milton Obote. [...]
UGANDA: New facility to concentrate on cancer
07 October 2011
KAMPALA, (IRIN) ~ Uganda has one of the highest rates of infection-related cancers in the world. Exploring the links between infections and cancer will be one of the main roles of a new research and treatment centre in Kampala, according to officials at a ground-breaking ceremony on 4 October. The facility, a collaboration between the [...]
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Steve Job’s Legacy ~ “You’ve got to find what you love,” ~ 1955 – 2011
06 October 2011
This is a prepared text of the Commencement address delivered by Steve Jobs, CEO of Apple Computer and of Pixar Animation Studios, on June 12, 2005. I am honored to be with you today at your commencement from one of the finest universities in the world. I never graduated from college. Truth be told, this [...]
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Uganda’s LRA rebel chief likely in Central Africa: Says US Africa Command
05 October 2011
AFP ~ Accused war criminal Joseph Kony, the fugitive head of Uganda’s Lord’s Resistance Army rebels, has likely taken refuge in Central Africa, the head of US Africa Command said Tuesday. “My best estimate at present is that Kony and the senior leaders are probably in the Central African Republic,” General Carter Ham said during an appearance at the Center for Strategic and International [...]
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BBC ~ Uganda Chogm ministers face fraud charges
05 October 2011
BBC ~ A Ugandan court is to charge three ministers with corruption in relation to the 2007 Commonwealth summit. The announcement came after angry complaints about selective justice when ex-Vice-President Gilbert Bukenya was taken into custody this week to await trial over the scandal. A parliamentary committee had recommended the prosecution of all four men [...]
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CNN ~ One man’s mission to put Ugandans in space
04 October 2011
By Emily Wither, CNN ~ You could say Chris Nsamba has always been something of an overachiever. By the age of 16 he’d already won three science competitions for adults. Now in his late 20s, the Ugandan is still dreaming big: He hopes to build and launch the first African manned shuttle into space. “It isn’t [...]
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Rescue official: Truck bomb planted by Al-Shabab in Somalia kills 70
04 October 2011
MOGADISHU, Somalia (AP) — Islamist militants detonated a truck bomb Tuesday in front of the education ministry in Somalia’s capital as students and parents crowded around to learn about scholarships, killing at least 70 people and wounding dozens, officials said. It was the deadliest bomb attack in Somalia by al-Shabab, an al-Qaida-linked group that began its insurgency five [...]
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2011 8th Biennial U.S. ~ Africa Business Summit, October 5 – 7th, Washington D.C.
03 October 2011
The African continent is among the fastest-growing economic regions in the world, attracting foreign direct investment from businesses small to large from around the globe. According to the Harvard Business Review, Africa and Asia were the only continents to grow during the recent economic recession. Africa’s growth rate increased to nearly 5% in 2010 and [...]
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Ambassador of the Republic of Uganda, D.C ~ You are all invited to the Reception, celebrating the 49th Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Uganda
03 October 2011
His Excellency, the Ambassador of the Republic of Uganda, Professor Perezi K. Kamunanwire and Mrs. Carolyn Kamunanwire request the pleasure of your company at a reception honoring the Forty-ninth Anniversary of the Independence of the Republic of Uganda on Friday, October 7, 2011 from 7:00 p.m. until 9:00 p.m. at the Omni Shoreham Hotel, Diplomatic [...]
Video ~ 20 Million Year-Old Fossil Found in Uganda
03 October 2011
A team of Ugandan and French scientists has discovered the fossilized remains of a tree-climbing ape some 20 million years old, in Uganda’s Karamoja region. The fossil is thought to be a remote cousin of modern apes. The scientists discovered the remains on July 18th while looking for fossils in the remnants of an extinct [...]
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Letter from the Editor | Ronnie Mayanja | October 2011
01 October 2011
By Ronnie Mayanja | Editor, UNAA Times Online | I have been thinking lately about what it means to celebrate 49 years of independence. While some of our neighbours, like Tanzania, are already half a century old, come October 9 we will be looking back on what has been achieved in Uganda. Perhaps stability is one [...]
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Machine Gun Preacher – Movie Trailer ~ a Film about an American who fought Kony to Free Abducted Children in Uganda & Sudan
30 September 2011
Machine Gun Preacher is the inspirational true story of Sam Childers, a former drug-dealing criminal who undergoes an astonishing transformation and finds an unexpected calling as the savior of hundreds of kidnapped and orphaned children. Gerard Butler (300) delivers a searing performance as Childers, the impassioned founder of the Angels of East Africa rescue organization [...]
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“Plant a Tree” ~ Environmentalist Wangari Maathai’s Global Campaign and Legacy to the Youth
28 September 2011
By Solomon W. Jagwe, www.sowl.com | With the world Bank kicking off its global Connect 4 Climate campaign this month, the subject of the protection if the worlds forests is once again in the limelight. In Africa, where many of the participants in the Photo and video competition are going to come from, there has [...]
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Kenyans Mourn Nobel Prize Winning Environmentalist, Wangari Maathai
28 September 2011
A Legacy of ”I will do the Best I can” ~ By JEFFREY GETTLEMAN, NYT ~ Wangari Maathai, the Kenyan environmentalist who began a movement to reforest her country by paying poor women a few shillings to plant trees and who went on to become the first African woman to win a Nobel Peace Prize, died [...]
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Afrotainment and Dish Network Host ~ The Museke Online Africa Music Awards!
28 September 2011
By Ronnie Mayanja, UNAA Times Editor ~ It was a big night for African music when the Afrotainment Family of Channels and Museke Inc. held the very first Museke Online Africa Music Awards that were broadcast live on Afrotainment Channels carried on the Dish Network. The show fused African elements like dance, fashion and music [...]
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Global Soap Project Founder, Derreck Kayongo Named CNN Heroes Top 10 Finalist!
23 September 2011
Top 10 CNN Heroes ~ For the 5th year, CNN has asked its viewers for nominations for their everyday “heroes” – people that make a difference in the world. This year, one of our supporters, Jack Harvey, from Knoxville, TN nominated Global Soap Project founder Derreck Kayongo for the award. When his profile aired in [...]
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Help World Children’s Initiative build a children’s heart hospital at Mulago
23 September 2011
By Teddy (TMS) Ruge ~ Fellow Ugandans, As a creative consultant, it is not often that I get to work on a project that both pays me and also contributes to the development and well-being of Uganda. I would like to introduce you to such a project. I met Pratheepan “Deep” Gulasekaram in DC at the [...]
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Lady Zani of the Ndoowa fame made her debut at the UNAA Denver Convention!
21 September 2011
Lady Zani graced the UNAA Denver Convention stage as one of the Entertainment headliners, with flare and confidence, backed by two talented dancers, all dressed to impress. She sings with passion and goes by the name ZANI short for Suzanne. Zani is an Artist/Singer, actress and model born in Uganda based in Holly Wood California [...]
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New Kid On the Block ‘Keko’ Performs at UNAA Denver Convention!
21 September 2011
By Ronnie Mayanja ~ Among the headliners at this year’s UNAA Convention was Uganda’s new hip hop rap sensation KEKO, real names Keko Jocelyn Travis. Her rise to fame came early this year (2010) with the releases of ‘’Fallen heroes’’ a duet with the Hip hop canvas 2010 ”How we do” and her first single [...]
Ghetto President Bobi Wine And his New Bride Among the UNAA Denver Convention Headliners!
21 September 2011
By Ronnie Mayanja ~ UNAA Denver attracted many big names in the Ugandan music industry. One such name was Bobi Wine, real name Robert Ssentamu Kyagulanyi omusajja wa kabaka. He was born on 12th February 1982 in Mpingi District South West of Kampala District, who was Baptised Robert Kyagulanyi in the Roman Catholic Church. He went [...]
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The UNAA Denver Convention Lifetime Achievement Award Recipients!
21 September 2011
The UNAA Denver convention will perhaps be most remembered for its Key Note Speaker and UNAA Lifetime Achievement Award recipient Mr Kwatsi Alibaruho, the first African American with Ugandan DNA to lead a mission into space as Flight Director. Kwatsi was well received by his audience and was later given a standing ovation for his [...]
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Don’t Miss the Boston Night of Worship 2011, October 9th, Agganis Arena
20 September 2011
Boston’s Largest Christian gathering is only a few weeks away! Taking place at the 8000-seat Agganis arena in Boston. On Columbus Day weekend October 9th, 2011, thousands of people will gather at Agganis Arena to fellowship together as one. Christians from all over New England will come together across cultural and denominational lines to worship [...]
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Mabira Forest Focus ~ Ugandan sweet tooth threatens rain forest
20 September 2011
By Max Delany, SOUTH AFRICA ~ Buvunya – Standing beneath the towering trees of Uganda’s threatened Mabira rainforest, farmer Godfrey Ojambo shrugs in despair and bewilderment at plans to cut down this national treasure and hand it over to a sugar corporation. From feed for his cows and firewood for his cooking to the rainfall [...]
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Uganda Police arrest Writer; Wife says he criticized President in new book
20 September 2011
KAMPALA, Uganda (AP) — Ugandan police say they’ve arrested a man whose wife says wrote a book criticizing the longtime president and the ruling party. Police spokeswoman Judith Nabakooba said Tuesday that police arrested Vincent Nzaramba on Saturday. She did not say why he was arrested or what he will be charged with but says [...]
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Dispatch from UK | Article Response ~ Life isn’t that lonely abroad
15 September 2011
By Arthur Mwenkanya Katabalwa, Dispatch from UK: Stanley Gazemba writes an article; http://www.unaatimes.com/2011/09/an-african-living-away-from-home-a-sad-and-lonely-life-in-the-us/ , about a book, which chronicles the dire life of an African immigrant living in the USA. In the article, a line catches my eye about the book which is meant to make people think about immigrating. It reads, “…….Which is enough [...]
Concert ~ Ghetto President Bobi Wine Thrills His Boston Fan-Base!
14 September 2011
UNAA Denver attracted many big names in the Ugandan music industry. And one such name was Bobi Wine, real name Robert Ssentamu Kyagulanyi omubanda wa kabaka. Bobi Wine was in Boston on Saturday September 10th to entertain his Ugandan fan base. UNAA Times attended the sold out concert and now brings you some highlights. He [...]
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St. Peter’s Church Of Uganda Hosts Bishop Thomas Shaw Of The Episcopal Diocese Of Massachusetts
14 September 2011
Christians at St Peter’s Church of Uganda in Boston were honored to host The Rt. Rev. Thomas Shaw, the Diocesan Bishop of The Protestant Episcopal Diocese of Massachusetts. The Bishop who has dedicated a larger part of his life as a monk has been known to devote his life to religious service and contemplation in [...]
National Housing Embraces The Diaspora Housing Needs Back Home!
12 September 2011
National Housing and Construction Company Limited (NHCC) is a Ugandan public enterprise that was established by the National Housing Corporation Act of 1964. The Company’s mandate is to increase the housing stock in the country, rehabilitate the housing industry and encourage Ugandans to own homes in an organized environment. It is therefore with this background [...]
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Official Election Results ~ UNAA Denver Electoral Commission 2011
12 September 2011
Dear Ugandan Community and Friends, On behalf of the Electoral Commission, I would like to extend our sincere thanks to the past UNAA President, Board Members and the Denver Organizing Committee for the job well done, while coordinating one of the best and well organized Conventions in the history of UNAA. For those of you [...]
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On a Mission ~ Oregon couple founded Uganda orphanage
12 September 2011
On her first night in the land that would become her new home, Carol Higgins wrapped herself in a mosquito net and cried. A rain that would pound the earth for months was pouring down, turning dirt to gooey mud. The house had no toilet; instead, Carol had to make the trek to an outhouse. [...]
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PIBID Introduces Tooke to the Ugandan American Market in Denver
09 September 2011
By Ronnie Mayanja, UNAA Times Online ~ The UNAA Denver Convention served as the launching pad for a new product Tooke Flour that was supposed to be launched at the Sunday dinner but was delayed by the US Customs and never made in time for the UNAA Convention. The project that is a Presidential initiative [...]
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NEW JERSEY ~ Ugandan civil rights leader to speak in Highland Park
08 September 2011
By Chris Jordan | HIGHLAND PARK — The Rev. Mark Kiyimba, the founding minister of the Unitarian-Universalist Church in Kampala, Uganda, is set to speak at the Pride Center of New Jersey at 7:30 p.m. Sept. 8. Kiyimba has received international attention for support of gay rights in Uganda. Homophobia is so severe in Uganda that [...]
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UGANDA: Simmering tension over Mabira Forest give-away
08 September 2011
KAMPALA,(IRIN) – A plan to replace a large swathe of protected rainforest in Uganda with sugarcane could lead to further civil unrest in a year when nine people have been killed during strikes and protests against the rising cost of living. Politicians and activists have warned they will fight the revived plan to uproot just [...]
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Ugandan Minister of Internal Affairs arrives in Pyongyang for DPRK 63rd Birthday
08 September 2011
Pyongyang, (KCNA) — Hilary Oneck, minister of Internal Affairs of Uganda, and his party arrived to the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (DPRK) by air on Wednesday on the occasion of the 63rd birthday of the DPRK. The DPRK Ministry of People’s Security arranged a reception in honor of the Ugandan minister and his party. [...]
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RECAP: The 23rd UNAA Convention Report Card As Seen From The UNAA Times Lenses!
07 September 2011
By Ronnie Mayanja, Editor, Ugandan Diaspora Magazine, UNAA Times ~ By the time you read this article many of us will be back to our homes trying to adjust to business as usual. And the 23rd UNAA convention is now a thing of the past but with new leadership and a new constitution in place. [...]
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