The Deaf Awareness Week is an opportunity to raise awareness about the importance of sign language, promote inclusivity and recognise the contributions of the deaf community. In a world where communication is key, sign language plays a vital role in bridging the gap between the deaf and hear
An Instagram reel has taken the internet by storm, claiming that a 2017 episode of The Simpsons eerily foreshadowed the details of Diddy's white parties. The episode in question, titled 'The Great Phatsby,' featured as part of Season 28 and even had a character
As the saying goes, well begun is half done, and that can't ring truer this StarTimes Uganda Premier League season. After three matchdays have unfolded, KCCA and Nec - two sides sharing Lugogo Stadium - have laid down a marker, bossing the summit of the table and showing no signs of sl
District leaders in eastern Uganda’s Katakwi District have expressed concern over the rising prevalence of gender-based violence (GBV) among marrieds and teenagers. A recent study by the Center for Health, Human Rights, and Development (CEHURD) conducted in Teso and Karamoja sub-region
A conflict in Sudan that erupted in April 2023 has unleashed waves of ethnic violence, created the world's largest internal displacement crisis, and pushed at least one area in Darfur into famine. WHAT TRIGGERED THE VIOLENCE? Tensions had been building for months before fighting betw
The government is planning to introduce a law that will ensure young people respect and take advice from older persons, a minister has said. State Minister for Older Persons Dominic Mafabi Gidudu said the law will ensure the restoration of values and respect of older persons that have be
Government has said it expects fuel prices to be uniform or have slight variances in about three months, a key discussion point since government took over as the sole importer and supplier of oil products. Responding to Monitor inquiries regarding the slow reduction in fuel costs among b
Health education Nowadays, emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs) are increasingly being used as “a daily meal” by young women, especially in universities, as a means to prevent unintended pregnancies. These pills are designed to prevent pregnancy after unprotected sex, typically within
Honorable Shamim Malende, the National Unity Platform (NUP) Woman Member of Parliament for Kampala and a respected lawyer, expressed her strong opposition to the recent proposal made by Minister Norbert Mao. Mao suggested that Uganda’s president should be elected by parliament rather than t
In a world where pumpkin spice lattes reign supreme, it's easy to see why this flavor has become a billion-dollar empire. From its origins to its unforgettable scent, let's delve into the secrets behind pumpkin spice's massive success.Recreating the Triumph of Peppermint Mocha Starbucks' ico
