The rising sickle cell disease burden
Tracy Katusiime, 22, a teacher from Wakiso District was born with sickle cell disorder. She says she takes at least two different types of medicines every day to manage the condition.“My parents got to know my s
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Church asks govt to reopen Busoga varsity
The Church of Uganda has written to the Minister of Education and Sports, Ms Janet Museveni, seeking statutory instruments to enable the reopening of Iganga-based Busoga University.The university, which was founde
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Nakaseke seeks govt opinion on sacking 20 head teachers
Authorities in Nakaseke District are yet to sack 21 primary school head teachers in Nakaseke District for using forged academic transcripts despite a recommendation by the Inspectorate of Government (IG), the Daily Monitor has learnt.
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Is the world finally growing weary of Kagame’s excesses?
Rwanda’s President Paul Kagame has cruised to another incredible 99%-plus victory in the country’s presidential elections. The latest results showed he had amassed 99.18% of the vote. That would be a record, topping the 98.79% he won in 2017.The preci
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June Ruto's Biography: Early life, career, husband & ambassadorial role in Poland
June Ruto, the second-born daughter of President William Ruto and First Lady Rachel Ruto, has carved out a significant role in Kenya's diplomatic landscape.June Ruto and his father William RutoJune Ruto, the second-born daughter of President Will
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LEADERSHIP CRISIS! Namirembe Cathedral dispute escalates as Bishop Banja dissolves historic choir
KAMPALA, UGANDA – A long-standing dispute at St Paul’s Cathedral Namirembe has taken a dramatic turn after Bishop Moses Banja dissolved the cathedral’s all-male choir, a decision that has sparked widespread concern and outrage.
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Nawangwe suspends Makerere forum he himself launched, cites legality
MAKERERE | Makerere University vice chancellor Barnabas Nawangwe has left deans and principals bemused after unexpectedly suspending a top academic forum just days before a planned retreat.The University Deans and Deputy Principals were d
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What happens next in South Africa after ANC loses majority?
With results in from over 60% of polling stations, the ANC had just under 42% of votes, by far its worst result since democratic elections began after the end of apartheid in 1994.
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Tanzania President Samia eyes more Chinese loans at this year’s Focac
President Samia Suluhu Hassan will visit China in September for the Forum for China-Africa Cooperation (Focac), where she is expected to sign new loan deals as Tanzania begins to implement a freshly revised foreign policy.According to the Ministry of Fore
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Education reforms strive for quality, access
In a bid to improve access to quality education for all Ugandan children, recent education reforms have been implemented, targeting key areas such as school infrastructure, teacher training, and curriculum development.These reforms, spearheaded by the Ugandan government in collaboration wi