Browsing by Author "Namagembe, Sylvia"

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    Eala hopeful weigh options after by-election called off.
    (Daily Monitor, 2026-04-01) Namagembe, Sylvia
    Aspirants seeking to run in a by-election to represent Uganda in the East African Legislative Assembly (Eala) have expressed mixed reactions following the suspension of the process over conflicting legal interpretation.
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    Give to gain: framing gender equality as a shared investment.
    (Daily Monitor, 2026-03-07) Namagembe, Sylvia
    "Give to gain" emphasises that progress depends on what individuals, institutions and communities are willing to contribute. Giving can take many forms such as donations, mentorship, education, advocacy, funding, time or visibility. The is grounded on the belief that when women thrive, communities benefit economically and socially.
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    Govt opens Kabale varsity hub to boost digital skills.
    (Daily Monitor, 2026-04-24) Namagembe, Sylvia
    The Ministry of ICT and National Guidance has commissioned a regional innovation hub at Kabale University as part of efforts to expand digital skills training and innovation infrastructure beyond Kampala. It is the first in a four-regional hub roll-out, with Busitema University next in May, followed by Gulu and Soroti universities. Government officials said the network is expected to serve more than 20,000 students and surrounding communities once fully operational.
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    Heart attack : spotting danger before it strikes.
    (Daily Monitor, 2026-03-10) Namagembe, Sylvia
    According to the 2023 Ministry of Health report, Uganda is facing a rising burden of non-communicable diseases (NCDs), with 27 percent of deaths attributed to chronic cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and cancer.
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    How urban shift is changing the face of Bukoto suburb.
    (Daily Monitor, 2026-03-10) Namagembe, Sylvia
    Bukoto, one of Nakawa Division's largest and fastest-growing suburbs, is rapidly reshaping Kampala city's skyline, economy, and social life. What once was a quiet residential area dominated by large family homes is now a bustling hub of apartments, hotels, and thriving businesses.
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    NMG, IGG renew partnership in fight against graft.
    (Daily Monitor, 2026-04-09) Namagembe, Sylvia
    Media reporting has played a direct role in reconverting misappropriated public funds, officials from the Inspectorate of Government(IGG) have revealed.
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    Resignations lead in creating job vacancies.
    (Daily Monitor, 2026-04-20) Namagembe, Sylvia
    New data from UBOS reveals that resignations are one of the leading drivers of job vacancies in both the formal and informal sectors, over-taking retirement and termination.
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    Students use hoildays to acquire new skills.
    (Daily Monitor, 2026-05-11) Namagembe, Sylvia
    In a small shoe-making workshop in Namuwongo, teenage boys gather around an artisan, their attention fixed on his hands as he demonstrates how to rebuild a damaged sole. One by one, they take turns cutting leather, stitching through thick rubber,
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    The pain, headache of collecting National ID.
    (Daily Monitor, 2026-04-02) Namagembe, Sylvia
    A short text message alerting one that their National Identification (ID) card is ready for collection would ordinarily signal relief, but for many applicants, it marks the start of a frustrating search. Across the several collection points countrywide, applicants are grappling with delays, unclear communication and in some cases abrupt relocations, forcing many to make multiple journeys in a bid to collect the critical document.
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    Uganda moves to ban export of raw coffee.
    (Daily Monitor, 2026-04-22) Namagembe, Sylvia
    Uganda is considering phasing out exports of unprocessed coffee in favour of local value addition, a move private sector leaders said could reshape farmer earnings, job creation, and the structure of the country’s coffee value chain. The shift, which is being pursued alongside efforts to attract foreign investment, aims at expanding domestic processing, retaining more economic value within the country, and boosting industrial activity in the coffee sector.
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    Uncovering pain of labour migrants in Middle East.
    (Daily Monitor, 2026-04-07) Namagembe, Sylvia
    Many Ugandans seeking jobs in the Middle East still fall victim to fraudulent recruitment schemes, as illegal agents and companies exploit information gaps to extort money and traffic unsuspecting job seekers.
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    Uterus was removed without my consent- Kampala woman.
    (Daily Monitor, 2026-04-10) Namagembe, Sylvia
    Nalubega claims she became uneasy in the operating theatre after noticing what she believed were intern doctors preparing without my supervision.
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    Where to spend Easter weekend.
    (Daily Monitor, 2026-04-03) Namagembe, Sylvia
    The blend of religious observance with family recreation, marks the annual Easter celebration, with Christians attending church services, holding family gatherings and participating in outdoor activities.