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Digital Distraction: How Screen Time Is Undermining Childhood Development

Digital Distraction: How Screen Time Is Undermining Childhood Development

Excessive screen time, particularly passive television watching, is reducing children’s attention spans and impairing their social learning, health experts warn.Prof. Charles Ibingira, former Principal of Makerere University College of Health Sciences and senior researcher in the Departm

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Withdrawn Petitions, Waning Trust: Inside the Fallout of the NRM Primaries

Withdrawn Petitions, Waning Trust: Inside the Fallout of the NRM Primaries

The recent withdrawal of several petitions from the National Resistance Movement (NRM) primaries has sparked debate over the integrity of internal party elections and the broader health of Uganda’s democratic processes.According to Dr. Sarah Bireete, a prominent governance analyst, the w

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High Court upholds Equity Bank’s $10m loan against Simbamanyo, dismisses fraud claims

High Court upholds Equity Bank’s $10m loan against Simbamanyo, dismisses fraud claims

Simbamanyo house which was acquired by tycoon Sudhir Ruparelia.The Commercial Division of the High Court has dismissed a high-profile legal challenge filed by Simbamanyo Estates Limited, ruling that the $10 million post-import loan facility extended to Eq

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Makerere’s IDI Launches Africa’s Largest Campus Solar Grid to Power Health Research

Makerere’s IDI Launches Africa’s Largest Campus Solar Grid to Power Health Research

The Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) at Makerere University has unveiled a groundbreaking 384 kWp solar power system, the largest campus-based solar grid in Africa, marking a major leap toward sustainable energy for health and research infrastructure.T

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Frank Gashumba: Why Uganda Should Value Results Over Academic Rituals

Frank Gashumba: Why Uganda Should Value Results Over Academic Rituals

Frank Gashumba has stirred fresh debate in Uganda over who deserves the title “Doctor,” criticizing what he sees as a rigid and outdated view of academic recognition.Speaking after Prof. Mondo Kagonyera’s remarks at the vigil of the late Prof. Georg

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No Museveni, No Peace? Former Opposition Chief Warns of Chaos Without Transition Plan

No Museveni, No Peace? Former Opposition Chief Warns of Chaos Without Transition Plan

Former Leader of Opposition in Parliament, Professor Morris Ogenga Latigo, has urged the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) government to adopt a Government of National Unity (GNU) as a transitional mechanism to ensure a peaceful and stable post-Museveni

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Makerere Boss Wants Hostels Turned into Holiday Airbnbs to Boost University Income

Makerere Boss Wants Hostels Turned into Holiday Airbnbs to Boost University Income

Makerere University Vice Chancellor, Prof. Barnabas Nawangwe, has proposed a creative idea to boost the institution's revenue—renting out university hostels during holidays. According to him, this approach would not only bring in extra income but also make goo

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I do not have bank accounts abroad – Museveni

I do not have bank accounts abroad – Museveni

The President stated that while some elements in the Ugandan political opposition might expect him to divert some of the funds from his huge State House budget to his personal accounts, he does not own such accounts.President Yoweri Museveni has publicl

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KIU celebrates academic excellence as over 60 students graduate with first-class honors

KIU celebrates academic excellence as over 60 students graduate with first-class honors

Graduands at 31st Kampala International University graduation held at Ishaka-Bushenyi Municipality.Ishaka–Bushenyi– Kampala International University (KIU) today marked a significant academic milestone during its 31st graduation ceremo

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Prof. Kateregga’s Ex-Wife Breaks Silence: “His Allegations Are False, Malicious, and Deeply Hurtful”

Prof. Kateregga’s Ex-Wife Breaks Silence: “His Allegations Are False, Malicious, and Deeply Hurtful”

Mrs. Jolly Shubaiha Kateregga, the estranged wife of Kampala University founder Prof. Badru Kateregga, has broken her silence following weeks of explosive allegations made against her in the media. In a strongly worded statement, Mrs. Kateregga categorically den

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