Browsing by Author "Batte, R Edgar"

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    A peek at Uganda's invaluable scavenger
    (Daily Monitor, 2018-03-04) Batte, R Edgar
    They walk majestically, taking moment to lower their beaks to scoop some insect out of the stony ground. they then slowly head to a garbage heap and settle there for some time, feeding and probably gossiping about the folly of people who dispose of more paper than edible stuff.
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    A peek at Uganda's invaluable scavenger marabou stork
    (Daily Monitor, 2018-05-04) Batte, R Edgar
    They saunter, peck at the stony ground for insects then proceed to the garbage heaps for a more "nutritious" kill. Marabou storks are a common sight in Uganda.
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    Adolescents and sex:
    (Daily Monitor, 2017-11-06) Batte, R Edgar
    Sabrina Kitaka was 11 years old and in senior one when her mother first talked to her about menstruation. Her father was liberal and did not think along the gender roles. Kitaki, a paediatrician today, is worried owing to trends that show adolescents are continuing to expose themselves to risky sexual activity with a resultant large number acquiring Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs) and opting for unsafe abortions when they get pregnant.
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    'Culture, people are Uganda's most underutilised strengths'
    (Daily Monitor, 2026-02-01) Batte, R Edgar
    Dr Katongole believes Uganda must cultivate a culture of responsibility—a mindset where everyone, from the airport official to the boda boda rider, understands their role in shaping a visitor's experience.
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    Dr Kezaabu warns on porn and damage at home
    (Daily Monitor, 2026-05-24) Batte, R Edgar
    Homewrecker. Mocked by some and dismissed by others, Dr Annette Kezaabu says pornography is no harmless pastime. From broken families and distorted relationships to addiction and revenge porn, the head of Uganda’s Anti-Pornography Committee argues that the real cost only becomes visible when the crisis reaches home.
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    Fate of delayed tourism institute.
    (Saturday Monitor, 2017-10-28) Batte, R Edgar
    When the World Bank gave a loan to the Ministry of Tourism in 2013, $12m (Shs4.3b) was set aside for the re-development of Hotels and Tourism Training Institute (HTTI) in Jinja, Eastern Uganda. This came as a good news and a reason for excitement among stake holders in the hospitality sector because capacity building remains a major challenge in the industry.
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    Her hobby turned into a rabbit farm.
    (Saturday Monitor, 2017-10-28) Batte, R Edgar
    Every morning Jackie Mutesi had to take the last step out of her house, he heart ached as she heard her children cry. She was a new mother and the children needed her attention. This left her perplexed, unsure what she could do in order to earn a source of livelihood without her family suffering from her absence.
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    How to take care of your foreskin:
    (Daily Monitor, 2018-03-05) Batte, R Edgar
    The foreskin is a flap of skin that covers the head of the penis and attaches at the base of the head. Baby boys are born with the foreskin fully attached to their penis, but it gradually loosens as they age. By the time boys reach puberty, the foreskin can usually be retracted down to the base of the glans with ease.
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    How two women are rethinking school
    (Daily Monitor, 2026-02-26) Batte, R Edgar
    Leila Mpanga and Yasmin Katushabe are transforming education at Harmony International School, focusing on life skills, critical thinking, and values beyond exams.
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    How voice of a vocal VJ turns global films into local theatre
    (Daily Monitor, 2026-02-15) Batte, R Edgar
    VJ Emmy weaves humour with insight, slipping in commentary about greed during crime dramas, about loyalty during family films and about discipline during martial arts epics.
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    Kenyans fascinated by ugandan culture
    (Daily Monitor, 2026-05-18) Batte, R Edgar
    The aroma of steaming luwombo drifted through the old coral-stone walls of Fort Jesus as guests gathered around a bustling Ugandan food stall. Their curiosity was drawn to banana leaves wrapped around chicken, beef and fish simmering in rich groundnut sauce. They could not wait to taste the Buganda royal dish for the first time.
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    Mbae milks millions from goats.
    (Saturday Monitor, 2017-11-11) Batte, R Edgar
    When purity Mbae realised her baby was loctose intolerant, she had to find a solution. It lay in goat milk. Her mother-in-law, in Kenya, reared goats and she willingly shared with her some milk. However, it was not convenient for her to journey for milk when she could rear goats too.
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    Sailing down River Rufiji is a once-in-a-lifetime experience
    (Sunday Monitor, 2017-10-15) Batte, R Edgar
    Enjoying Tanzania: In Tanzania one of the adventures you should never miss is sailing down River Rufiji or sight-seeing in the Selous game reserve. The beauty of the landscape and the splendid setting sun is the joy of any tourist who loves nature, writes Edgar, R. Batte.
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    The General's daughter
    (Daily Monitor, 2026-02-28) Batte, R Edgar
    When Ms Irene Nagitta Sekibaala hears Maj Gen Kasirye Ggwanga's name, his rank and reputation do not come first. Hers is the memory of the General without the uniform.
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    The Nutritional value of ginger
    (Daily Monitor, 2018-03-05) Batte, R Edgar
    Every time charlotte kiluteka has been asked about her secret to weight loss, she has told friends that it is a combination of working out and religiously taking three cups of warm water. In the morning, every afternoon and before bed, I take a cup of warm or hot water with ginger. And to add a little flavour, I put some mint leaves and nothing more. No sugar, she explains.
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    Youth making pads out of sugarcane
    (Saturday Monitor, 2017-10-14) Batte, R Edgar
    A team of five youth, four of them girls, have collaborated on a project to produce affordable sanitary towels out of sugarcane fibre. Edgar R. Batte spoke to them about the effort.