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The Future is African: How African Youth Can Embrace Values and Identity

Africa is a continent brimming with vibrant cultures, traditions, and a rich history. Young Africans are uniquely positioned to shape the continent's future. If only they understood the importance of...

Protecting Young Minds: Shielding Children from Parental Conflict

As parents, we strive to provide a nurturing environment for our children to grow and thrive. However, when...

Unpacking Uganda’s Diverse Culture: Elongation of the Labia Minora

Elongation of the labia minora, also known as labia minora stretching or labia minora elongation, is a cultural...

Beat the Clock: The Importance of Arriving at Your Desk Early

In today's fast-paced and competitive work environment, gaining an early start can make a significant difference. While many...

EFRIS: A Powerful System Hindered by Poor Advertising and Middlemen Challenges in the Business Arena

In recent days, traders have launched demonstrations against taxation, specifically targeting the EFRIS system introduced by the Uganda...

What Are the Best Ways to Utilize Our Special Culture to Change Society and the Economy?

We commemorate African Day on May 25 each year as a chance to recall the signing of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) Charter on that date by 32 African nations, which eventually gave rise to the African Union (AU). Numerous gatherings and events are held during the week to celebrate African Day across the continent. Africa and many other countries of the world commemorate African culture and heritage on this day. What culture entails Culture is described as "the set of distinctive...

One Dead, Three Suspected Robbers Nabbed Using Witchcraft In Apac

Three suspected robbers have been identified by a witch doctor in Apac district on May 16, 2023, over a robbery in Mutunda village, Kakwokwo parish, Mutunda Sub County-Kiryandongo district. According to local authorities, the robbery occurred on Friday night, May 12, 2023, when suspected thieves identified as David Isingoma, 23, Francis Okwera, 25, and Moses Owiny, 21, broke into a bar belonging to 34-year-old Okello Martin and stole a TV screen and drinks. Local authorities revealed that Okello hired Butalega, a well-known...

FDC President Eng. Patrick Amuriat Oboi out of the shell, will it change much?

On 12th May 2023, Eng. Amuriat held a meeting with a group of youths from Kampala metropolitan, where they discussed a number of things among which are the fights and disagreements in the party that have led to breakaways. During the meeting, he advised the team to have faith in the party, as they come up with means of streamlining the leadership of the party. According to Amuriat, they need youths in raising awareness and to bring about the desired change...

The State Minister for Kampala Affairs provided an update on the manifesto’s execution

Hon. Kabuye Kyofatogabye, State Minister for Kampala and Metropolitan Affairs, presented the status of manifesto implementation as well as strategic directives and guidelines for the period 2021 to be presented at the President's Office during the manifesto week, which began on May 12. The manifesto pledges to KCCA, according to Kabuye, include the following: "Solve traffic and congestion problems by implementing a rapid bus transit system, a light rail system, flyovers, increasing budgets for roads and other infrastructure projects, rehabilitating existing...

Marijuana now Legal as Court Nullifies Law Against Marijuana and Miraa

Uganda`s constitutional court has nullified the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Control) Act 2016, citing, among other reasons, a lack of quorum in parliament, violating various provisions of the Ugandan laws. "In the premises, I would declare the Narcotic Drugs and Psychotropic Substances (Control) Act, 2015, null and void for lack of quorum on the part of parliament contrary to articles 88 and 89 of the Constitution and rule 23 of the Rules of Procedure of the 9th Parliament, 2012...

Suffering in Silence: Men Too Are Struggling with Domestic Violence

A verified counselor Published an article in the Counseling Directory on 12th November, 2019 stating that while men and women suffer similar difficulties regarding mental health, there is a difference in the way they address them. Women tend to be more open about discussing their feelings and emotions, whereas men tend to keep quiet and suffer in silence; quite often, they spend more time at work, drinking, or visiting their "man cave." The notion that they can deal with it, not...