Stories :: Category: Lifestyle :: Accepted date: June 2019

Updated: 25 Jun, 23:3023:30

• Gambling Addiction Sending Ugandan Youths to The Grave Top story

  24 Jun 2019, 16:42 Comments 357 Views Kampala, Uganda Human rights Lifestyle Feature

  One addict, Brian Wamanga's kicker was when he staked his school fees, forcing him to drop out of school in Senior Five. He recalls that by this time, he had started selling off valuables like his phones and stealing money from people, known and unknown to him. Wamanga says that on a few occasions, he staked his transport, forcing him to walk long distances to his destination.

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• Uganda Becomes Member of Folklore Festivals and Arts Organisation

  24 Jun 2019, 11:41 Comments 185 Views Lifestyle Report

  During the CIOFF event, Steven Rwagweri, the Executive Director Engabu Za Tooro, was installed as the CIOFF President in Uganda. He will work with Peace Mutuuzo, the State Minister for Gender and Culture, who also selected as government representative on CIOFF.

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• Moroto Residents Turn Tarmac into Drying Bays

  24 Jun 2019, 10:31 Comments 244 Views Moroto, Uganda Lifestyle Misc Analysis

  Jorem Okello, another resident of Nakapelimen wants Uganda National Roads Authority-UNRA and municipal council to sensitize people on the use of the pavement.

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• Pictorial; Dancer Takes a Touch of Japan to Karamoja

  19 Jun 2019, 15:49 Comments 243 Views Moroto, Uganda Lifestyle Tourism Slideshow

  The dancer is in the country to draw attention to Japan’s cooperation with Africa ahead of a key August conference on African development in Japan. He has gone through the hillsides of Namalu in Nakapiripirit district, visiting schools and communities, courtesy of the World Food Programme.

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• Toll Free Lines Used to Curb WFP Food Theft in Karamoja

  19 Jun 2019, 14:08 Comments 267 Views Moroto, Uganda Education Health Lifestyle Analysis

  The development follows cases of mismanagement of food in schools, health facilities and community, specifically in Karamoja Sub Region, where WFP assistance reaches nearly a quarter of a million people. Reports indicate that quite often, aid food has ended up in the market where it is openly sold to willing buyers.

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• Japanese Dancer Urges Karimojong Farmers to Embrace Irrigation Technology

  18 Jun 2019, 17:07 Comments 184 Views Moroto, Uganda Education Health Lifestyle Updates

  Usami, who concluded his two- day visit to Moroto and Nakapiripirit districts in Karamoja observed that there is a lot of potential in the region that can transform the region except that people have limited technology.

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• Visiting Japanese Dancer Excites Karimojong Children, Farmers

  18 Jun 2019, 11:10 Comments 409 Views Nakapiripirit, Uganda Education Agriculture Lifestyle Updates

  At his visit to Namalu Mixed Primary School in Nakapiripirit district, Usami served and shared a meal with pupils at school before he danced and sang together with the children, who were all taken up in awe, at the talent exhibited by the 42-year-old performer.

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• PWDs Seek Active Involvement in Oil and Gas Sector

  17 Jun 2019, 11:38 Comments 333 Views Hoima, Uganda Lifestyle Misc Updates

  Currently, the government and oil companies are implementing several Infrastructure and environmental social Impact studies in preparation for the first barrel of oil expected by 2022. Part of the ongoing works includes the construction of an airport in Buseruka, studies on the East African Crude Export Pipeline, construction of the oil refinery and development of oil roads.

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• Visually Impaired Couple Forced Out of New House

  16 Jun 2019, 13:02 Comments 480 Views Mukono, Uganda Human rights Security Lifestyle Report

  Our reporter visited the house and found the compound overgrown with grass and under lock and key. The doors and windows have started rusting. Kintu says he bought the land where his four bedroomed house is built from Francis Bbadda in 2016.

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• Tooro Kingdom Protests Mention of Kabarole, Ntoroko as Part of Rwenzururu Top story

  15 Jun 2019, 07:47 Comments 844 Views Kabarole, Uganda Court Lifestyle Report

  “On behalf of his Majesty Rukira Basaija Omukama of Tooro Kingdom, Omuk ama’s government and the people of Tooro, I’m writing to protest that content of the said affidavit and draw your attention to the possible disruptive nature of such statements and claims,” reads part of Bitebekezi letter.

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• Amuru Man Commits Suicide

  13 Jun 2019, 17:08 Comments 190 Views Amuru, Ethiopia Crime Health Lifestyle Report

  Though suicidal deaths statistics in Acholi sub region is not clear, alcohol has been noted to be an important factor in nearly 68% of the suicides in Northern Uganda.

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• I want A Modern Ugandan- Museveni

  13 Jun 2019, 13:25 Comments 800 Views Moroto, Uganda Politics Agriculture Lifestyle Interview

  On the question of the proposed abolition of Nomadic Pastoralism, Museveni insisted that nomadism is dangerous for the community. He explained that nomadism affects livelihoods, health, education and other social status of pastoralists.

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• Two More Villages Declared Open Defecation Free in Moroto Top story

  12 Jun 2019, 15:11 Comments 860 Views Moroto, Uganda Health Lifestyle Report

  Open defecation is still a challenge in Moroto district with only 15.6% pit latrine coverage, according to the district health report, 2017. This has left cases of diarrhea, dysentery, typhoid, cholera and other sanitation related diseases high in the district.

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• 105 Women Register For Fistula Repair at Kitovu Hospital

  12 Jun 2019, 14:17 Comments 274 Views Kitovu, Uganda Health Lifestyle Updates

  Dr. Nabukalu says 49 of these have since undergone surgical repairs and have successfully healed of their conditions. This brings to over 5,300 fistula repairs that have been conducted at the hospital since the project started in 1988.

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• A Journalist's Exhausting Battle with Tobacco Addiction

  10 Jun 2019, 15:45 Comments 382 Views Kampala, Uganda Health Lifestyle Feature

  Medical experts say that nicotine causes the release of dopamine, a chemical that affects emotions, movements, sensations of pleasure and motivation areas of the brain. Consuming nicotine is also linked to raised alertness, euphoria, and a sensation of being relaxed. A similar effect reportedly occurs when people take heroin or cocaine.

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• Katosi Property Owners Protest Delayed Compensation by UNRA

  10 Jun 2019, 07:41 Comments 324 Views Mukono, Uganda Business and finance Lifestyle Local government Report

  Mulajje LC I Chairperson Edisa Nangonzi says they have consistently written several letters to UNRA reminding them about compensation, but there hasn’t been any response.

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• Over 2,700 Children Still Home in Moroto Top story

  10 Jun 2019, 07:12 Comments 982 Views Moroto, Uganda Education Lifestyle Report

  Daniel Engwau, the head teacher Moroto Municipal Primary School observes that it is a habit for most learners to stay home especially during planting and harvest season.

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• Greatness University Founder to Write King Oyo’s Biography

  9 Jun 2019, 10:57 Comments 430 Views Lifestyle Report

  According to the Kingdom’s Deputy Information Minister, Vincent Mugume, Businge is expected to unveil the final copy of the biography at this year’s coronation ceremony in September.

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• Kabaka Mutebi Launches HIV Prevention Campaign for Fishing Communities

  9 Jun 2019, 09:50 Comments 435 Views Masaka, Uganda Health Lifestyle Updates

  The campaign under the theme; “Men for Good Health and Ending AIDS by 2030”, was launched on Saturday during the Buganda Kingdom boat racing competition held at Sand Beach Nabugabo in Masaka district.

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  Ezekiel Ssekweyama

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• Buganda Taps into Boat Racing to Promote Public Health

  7 Jun 2019, 13:45 Comments 297 Views Masaka, Uganda Sport Lifestyle Environment Interview

  Henry Ssekabembe Kiberu, the Minister in Charge of Youth, Sports and Recreation in the Buganda Kingdom will periodically organize boat regattas, through which, island communities will be engaged on matters of Public health and HIV/AIDS prevention. One such event is due to take place at Sand Beach Nabugabo in Masaka district this Saturday.

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