The sacking of Ms Dorothy Kisaka as executive director of the Kampala Capital City Authority (KCCA) was not a surprise to many Ugandans. Critics say it had only been a matter of time. Ms Kisaka assumed office on July 23, 2020 following an initial recommendation by President Museveni
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
The Kiteezi landfill tragedy is a few days shy of a two-months anniversary. The grief is still too raw for survivors and bereaved families. The gut-wrenching calamity befell residents of Kiteezi in Wakiso District on August 10, claiming the lives of more than 35 people and destroying pro
The blanket regulation by European Union (EU) compelling farmers to prove that they did not contribute to deforestation before growing the produce has a massive potential to disenfranchise the entire coffee sector value chain with the smallholder farmers—who are the majority producers, bea
With the beginning of the third term a couple of weeks ago, the pressure to deliver results for the learners, teachers and even parents is at an all-time high. This is a promotional term and for all and for primary seven, Senior Four and Senior Six students is the term that national exams wi
The Daily Monitor story about the plight of a two-year-old toddler, who was defiled by her 18-year-old uncle, has attracted more support after well-wishers who read the article came out to help her get medical attention. The September 18 story, under the headline, âMagistrate halts
Fufa Vice President Justus Mugisha has stressed the importance of upgrading football pitches across the club homes noting that pitch improvement is crucial for developing football talent. Speaking at the 11th Annual General Meeting (AGM) of Fufa Super League Limited, held at HB Hotel in
The Kisoro district Health Officer, Stephen Nsabimana, has urged Village Health Teams (VHTs) from Kisoro Municipality to collaborate with health authorities and adhere to standard operating procedures (SOPs) within their communities to control Mpox. This message was delivered during a VHT coo
A monograph showcasing the remarkable design work of Alexander Girard, a prominent figure in 20th-century design, has recently been released. Titled 'Alexander Girard: Let the Sun In,' this vibrant book delves into Girard's iconic creations, from architecture to textiles, exuding his signature playf
Stardew Valley's creator, Eric 'ConcernedApe' Barone, has been diligently working on the highly anticipated 1.6 update for most of the year. The update initially launched on PC in March, drawing in 150,000 eager players back into the beloved game. However, console and mobile players have been patien
