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In a rare twist of events, parliament came under the spotlight after a report commissioned and published by the government-owned daily, New Vision, found the august house officials to be corrupt.
But the house quickly dismissed the report by Steadman Group as baseless.
Both print and electronic media began the week with headlines saying that Uganda leader Yoweri Museveni suspended a senior officer with the rank of Brigadier and five of his junior commanders for stealing emoluments for their soldiers.
Museveni further ordered the Chief of Defence Forces, Gen. Aronda Nyakairima, to institute an investigation into the latest financial scam in the army.
Midweek, a male Chimpanzee celebrating its 44th birthday dominated the front pages and airplay on five television stations.
Named Zakayo, the dominant chimp is one 30 rescued from poachers and other illegal hands over the years.
The death of Mwanawasa also made headlines in both electronic and print media midweek.
The newspapers continued to carry letters paying tribute to Mwanawasa, with most of them describing him as one of honest leaders African has produced in recent times.
The ongoing Olympic games in Beijing also remained a topical news item, but Uganda's failure to secure any medal continues to irk the public.
Terror attacks in Algeria and the son of Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi also occupied space and air play in the local media.
Uganda and Libya are two countries enjoying healthy ties currently and whatever happens in Libya will always be in the news here.
The week ended with news revealing the arrest of two South African terrors suspects, believed to be operating in East Africa.
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