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More boys facing violence in refugee settlements

More boys facing violence in refugee settlements

A recent study reveals a troubling rise in violence against nearly half of children and youth in Uganda's refugee settlements, with boys increasingly becoming victims. The study found that almost 50% of males and females aged 18-24 had experienced some form of violence before adulthood.“

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Cheptegei was killed despite her efforts to protect herself

Cheptegei was killed despite her efforts to protect herself

On the morning of Sunday Sept. 1, Olympic marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei was preparing to go to church from her home in the highlands of western Kenya. Her ex-boyfriend called a friend of his to ask if he could borrow a lighter.

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Overcoming Fear: Type 1 Diabetics Encouraged to Exercise Safely and Effectively

Overcoming Fear: Type 1 Diabetics Encouraged to Exercise Safely and Effectively

Fear of experiencing low blood sugar levels deters many individuals with Type 1 diabetes from engaging in physical activity, a recent study reveals. Managing Diabetes with ExerciseThe fear of suffering a blood sug

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 The new plot to earn you aura points in Kampala

The new plot to earn you aura points in Kampala

Sunday in Uganda was always the day when people repented of their sins and called the week, a week. On this day, we would raise our hands in the air, chant out lines such as ‘I wanna be tried by fire, purified…’ All one had to do was make it to Church, and

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Proposed five new cities to come with a hefty price tag

Proposed five new cities to come with a hefty price tag

The Ugandan government is proposing to create more new cities amid concerns that the nine cities, which were created in 2020, are already crippling financially and operating under numerous challenges.The Constitut

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The rising sickle cell disease burden

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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John Mutebe: Need to Empower Women WASH Entrepreneurship in Uganda

John Mutebe: Need to Empower Women WASH Entrepreneurship in Uganda

The duty to provide water and sanitation services in a home, has traditionally been a preserve for the woman in a family. Daily chores include water collection, sanitation management and hygiene maintenance and education of the children. This prevails in modern

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Irish Examiner: 10 things to look out for this weekend in the Premier League

Irish Examiner: 10 things to look out for this weekend in the Premier League

(1) Casemiro crisis puts pressure on UgarteAfter Casemiro’s disastrous 45-minute outing in the thumping by Liverpool, Erik ten Hag looks certain to hand the Uruguayan midfielder Manuel Ugarte his debut at St Mary’s.Last time out, Ten Hag was forced to send on the inexperienced T

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Healing Through Connection: How Harris County Youth Village is Changing Lives with Animals

Healing Through Connection: How Harris County Youth Village is Changing Lives with Animals

How Harris County Youth Village is connecting children and animals, providing second chancesHOUSTON – In a heartwarming initiative, a program in Harris County is dedicated to healing the emotional wounds of children and teens under their care. Their juvenile probation department’s camp

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Discover the Only Rail Bike History Tours in the U.S. through Upstate NY Wine Country

Discover the Only Rail Bike History Tours in the U.S. through Upstate NY Wine Country

Ride through Finger Lakes wine country in Upstate New York with the Finger Lakes Rail Riders, the exclusive provider of historical rail bike tours in the U.S.Experience a Unique Historical AdventureEmbark on a journey with Finger Lakes Rail Riders in Penn Yan, where you can pedal th

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