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Arrival in Harare As we disembarked from the RwandAir plane in Harare, the question on my mind was, “What do they know of Shoko that only Shoko knows?” To paraphrase the great CLR James, this is the query that arises when you’re aware of Shoko but have never been. Our journey through customs was briefly delayed by curious immigration officers. They wondered why a media worker from Uganda was among a group of Ugandans arriving in Harare. “What brings you …
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KA-CHAI
pin up I don’t know about you but I would die first before ever trying to date a Nigerian. Ehhhhh more soNigerian in Uganda. Before the first date, this guy asked me what I would order on the date, red flag, Itold him that I would order a glass of sweet red wine and chicken and salads. Then he requested I travel to his home area instead of meeting in a more convenient place in town. Cheap, cheap, cheap. This …
Civic Education

THE ROLE OF DRAMA IN CIVIC EDUCATION IN UGANDA.
pin up For the longest time in Uganda,  drama has been used by organisations, governments and schools and groups  for civic education. Drama depicts characters in life experiences that are meant to foster discussion, change attitudes,and educate the public. Drama is interesting to create for the actors, directors and team and It is a medium that is engaging for watchers and listeners if well produced. Radio is the most  widely used medium to transfer communication and information as  Uganda  as …
Governance

Assessing Government’s Response to Seasonal Flooding in Uganda.
On the Morning of Sunday, July 31 2022, Uganda woke to the news of floods and landslides in parts of Eastern Uganda, specifically the districts around Mt. Elgon region including Mbale, Kapchorwa, Bulambuli, Namisindwa, Sironko, Manafwa and the surrounding areas. According to Independent Magazine of 3rd August 2022, the death toll resulting from flooding in the Elgon sub-region had risen to 29.  The disaster followed heavy rains that pounded the Bugisu and Sebei regions on July 30, 2022, forcing several …
Governance

IS ELECTRICITY POWERED TRANSPORT VIABLE IN UGANDA?
Amidst the galloping fuel prices, His Excellency President Museveni took to national TV on Wednesday, 27th 2022  to push for electric cars and railways as a long term solution to crude oil supply shocks. “This is the answer. The correct way is to start moving away from petrol to electric cars and we have already started,”  President Museveni said, rejecting fuel subsidies that are suggested in some quarters to lower costs. Currently Diesel in Kampala is going for over Ush6,500 …
Governance

ASSESSING THE GOVERNMENT RESPONSE TO FOOT AND MOUTH DISEASE OUTBREAK.
pin up Over the January 2020 to August 2021 period, 100 districts reported at least one case of foot and mouth disease,according to a September, 14, 2021 statement to Parliament by Hon. Bright Rwamirama, the Agriculture State Minister. In areas where people graze communally, it is a challenge to control Foot and Mouth Disease. In response the government has undertaken a vaccination intervention as well as enforcing quarantines in affected districts. The vaccine drive has been hampered by inadequate funding …
Dear Diary

Kachai and body talks:
mostbet While I was scrolling through Instagram this week, I came across a post that took me back. (image attached) Up to know I wonder whether the person behind that post knows about the dangers of  having multiple sexual partners.  Personally, I hold my temple in high esteem, and I don’t allow any man to “know” me, more so most of these Kampala men who have no interest in serious relationships but only hit and run. Most people get defensive …
Dear Diary

Dear Diary,
Let’s try out moon beads: pin up So far my  natural family planning method has been “guess work.” I don’t know if there are other women that can relate but I  cannot predict my menstrual cycle. My periods always find me in a state of shock, after a week of fasting and prayer begging God that he should save me from becoming a single mother. But once I see the blood, it is like I totally forget the abstinence covenant …
Enviroment

The Impact of Climate Change on Food Security.
Since 1980 temperatures have increased by up to 1.5°C across much of Uganda and over the next 50 years average temperatures are expected to rise by a further 2°C. Changes in rainfall patterns and amounts are also expected but these are less certain than changes in temperature. Generally, rainfall is expected to become more unpredictable, unreliable and intense. Climate change will also cause an increase in the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events in Uganda, such as droughts and …
Governance

ENFORCED DISAPPEARANCES IN PRESENT TIMES: Uganda human rights commission report 2021.
In accordance with Article 52 (2) of the Constitution of the Republic of Uganda, the Uganda Human Rights Commission is mandated to publish periodic reports on its findings and submit annual reports to Parliament on the state of human rights and freedoms in the country. Therefore, in fulfilment of this mandate, the Uganda Human Rights Commission presented its 24th Annual Report to Parliament. This report comprises 12 chapters dedicated to the general thematic issues and areas that the Uganda Human …
Governance

LANDLORD AND TENANT ACT 2O22: Is It A Lasting Solution.
The Landlord and Tenant Bill 2021 was read for the first time on Wednesday 29th September 2O21 and referred to the Parliamentary Committee on Physical Infrastructure for consideration. It is against this background that the government introduced the Landlord Tenant Bill, 2O21 with the following objectives: a)  to regulate the relationship between the landlord and tenant; b)  to reform and consolidate the law relating to the letting of premises; c)  to provide for the responsibilities of landlords and tenants in …
Governance

High Unemployment rates among youth graduates in Uganda: What needs to be done?
Youth unemployment remains a serious policy challenge in many sub-Saharan African countries, including Uganda. The third National Development Plan estimates that the  unemployment rate is 13.3% as insufficient creation of quality and gainful jobs remains a significant development challenge.   Given the rapid growth of the Ugandan population—three-quarters of the population are below the age of 30 years which represents at least 31 million people, the government recognises this as a development resource of cheap labour.Yet the youth bulge presents …