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By Claire Zerida Balungi HEALTH: Have you ever tested for Sickle Cell Disease? Most probably, not many have tested. These are the target for Busoga Health Forum’s Sickle Cell Disease Awareness campaign held on the November 4, 2022 and presided over by Jinja Regional Referral Hospital Director, Dr Alfred Yayi, in partnership with AGRICHI Group. Sickle Cell Disease (nalubiri) is a genetic disorder characterized by sickle-shaped (abnormal) red blood cells which easily break down resulting in blockage of blood flow and a problematic health. Are you perhaps among the fold that associate Sickle Cell Disease (SCD) with witchcraft? Busoga Health…
By Wycliffe Kirunda SPORT: Ahead of a busy year that kicks off with the T20 World Cup qualifiers in South Africa and as a way of making players get committed to what they do daily, Uganda Cricket Association (UCA) has rewarded 12 players with playing contracts. Unlike the men, the ladies are always distracted just after they get done with their education and they always choose the way that pays a living to make them survive. This could be another way of improving the sport in the country as it makes the players be sure of their monthly finances and…
By Wycliffe Kirunda St. Joseph’s College Layibi have been crowned champions of the inaugural North edition Batball championship. The two-day tournament that kicked off on March 4, 2023 and ended on Sunday March 5, 2023 was played in a 10 overs a side format and saw nine games being played with five and four games on the first and second day respectively. “I will continue to welcome the cricket game at St. Joseph’s College Layibi and also encourage the players to take part in every competition that benefits them,” said an official from St. Joseph’s College Layibi who preferred anonymity.…
NATIONAL: Tourism minister Col. (Rtd) Tom Butime has pledged to work closely with Tororo local government to help boost tourism in Bukedi sub-region. Minister Butime was speaking during celebrations to mark to World Wildlife Day at King George Grounds in Tororo district on Friday. “I have already directed the Uganda Tourism Board (UTB) to start promoting conservation tourism in the entire Bukedi sub-region,” Minister Butime said. He commended the people from Bukedi sub-region for turning up in large numbers to grace the event that is annually marked on March 3rd. “I commend you for turning up in large numbers. I…
By Divine Ndagire Fashion is a major key that adds onto a person’s look. It can be jewelry, clothes, shoes and many more. On the side of the ladies, fashion is seen with makeup, the hair style and jewelry, among others. However, anything that is added on a person’s body and looks good can be fashionable. The major thing with fashion is following beauty hacks, fashion hacks, and many more tips that will help people stay in the fashion world and also to look good as they move in their everyday lives. Makeup Wear makeup that will make you look…
By: Divine Ndagire The Minister of Education and Sports, Hon Janet Museveni, has today released results of candidates who sat last year’s Senior Four Uganda National Examination Board (UNEB) examinations. A total of 349,445 candidates sat the final examinations from 3,703 centres across the country UNEB Executive secretary Dan Odongo while releasing the results at the Education ministry headquarters in Kampala said learners still cram passages in text books and use short form while answering questions which makes them lose marks. “We have noticed that examination mal-practice is still happening and this is mainly from the practical part of the…
By Wycliff Kirunda Good things are slowly taking shape in cricket since the start of the year with the T20 Waterfall Elite League being one of them. After a superb four days of cricket action at Lugogo cricket oval last week, Uganda Cricket Association (UCA) together with its partners have launched the Men’s version of the Waterfalls Elite League that kicks today, January 26, 2023 and will conclude on January 29, at the same oval. Sipi Trekkers, Itanda Kayakers and Bujjagali Rafters are the three teams that are competing to find the winners of the Men’s version. “Batball Uganda Limited…
By Wycliff Kirunda Ladies’ cricket hasn’t been given much attention in the recent past but it is now literally taking shape, thanks to the Women’s T20 Waterfalls Elite League that was concluded on Sunday. Three teams (Sipi Trekkers, Itanda Kayakers and Bujjagali Rafters) named after common waterfalls in Uganda, competed in the inaugural league that saw Sipi Trekkers emerging victorious in a low scoring encounter. The tournament also attracted a number of international players from Kenya and Rwanda who showcased their talents in the games that were relayed live on different channels. Before the final that was played on Sunday,…
By Divine Ndagire WAKISO: The Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) has announced that the release of Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) results that had been scheduled for Friday, January, 20, has been postponed. A source intimated to this website that the results will be released next Friday, January 27. The postponement has further increased anxiety among the candidates and parents who are eager to know how they performed. Hanifah Nakalema, a charcoal seller and mother to a candidate only identified as Janat,said she can’t wait to see how her daughter performed. “I know my daughter will excel but I don’t know…
JINJA: The Uganda People’s Defence Forces (UPDF) Chief Political Commissar Maj. Gen. Henry Matsiko has urged youth to embrace unity and love in order to kick backwardness out of Africa. Gen. Matsiko was addressing Uganda Hotel and Tourism Training (UHTTI) students who are currently undergoing Paramilitary training at the Non Commissioned Officers Academy (NCOA), Gaddafi Barracks in Jinja. “We need to love one another (patriotism) and extend this love to Africa (Pan Africanism) if we are to uproot the problems planted in Africa by imperialists,” Gen. Matsiko said. Quoting Walter Rodney’s ‘How Europe Underdeveloped Africa’, Gen. Matsiko slammed imperialists for…