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Item Struggling to study? Start with this simple routine.(Daily Monitor, 2026-03-23) Irankunda, GloriaAt the beginning of the term, most of you are ambitious. Books are open, timetables in place and promises are made. But as days go, by, that plan beings to weaken. School becomes tiring distraction increase and the energy to keep going fades.Item Food cuts fuel mental health crisis in refugees.(Daily Monitor, 2026-04-09) Owiny, Jolly TobbiasWhen Mr Justine Ayek Bol arrived at Palabek refugee settlement in Lamwo district in September 2018 with his wife and four children, he felt a sense of relief. They had fled insecurity in Nasir, Upper Nile State, and Uganda offered safety.Item 2026 national martyrs choral festival kicks off.(New Vision, 2026-05-18) Vision ReporterThe search for the 2026 national martyrs choral festival championship has kicked off. The premier nationwide competition aims at celebrating faith, heritage and vocal excellence.Item How Uganda can build a stronger athletics future.(New Vision, 2026-05-18) Ssenoga, ShafikUganda athletics has produced world-class champions in long-distance events, but sustaining success across all disciplines requires more than talent alone. The recently concluded world athletics relays in Botswana offered on important lesson on how proper planning, investment, and trust in local systems can transform a country into a competitive athletics nation.Item Museveni orders quick community trial for Ggaba toddler murder suspect.(Daily Monitor, 2026-04-07) Otage, Stephen; Wesaka, AnthonyPresident Museveni has directed the judiciary to fast-track the trial of the prime suspect in last week's killing of four toddlers in Ggaba and have the proceedings conducted within the community where the crime allegedly occurred so that residents can witness justice being dispensed.Item Law vs humanity : justice, mercy, and the insanity defence.(Daily Monitor, 2026-04-14) Orishaba, AlleluahJustice must wear two robes: one of law and one of humanity. This paradox lies at the heart of the insanity defence in criminal law. It forces us to ask whether justice should be blind to mercy or whether justice embrace both the strictness of the law and the compassion of human understanding.Item Everyday habits quitely increasing your cancer risk.(Daily Monitor, 2026-04-13) Orem, JacksonCancer is often perceived as a disease that strikes without warning. However, growing experience shows that many cancers are closely linked to everyday lifestyle choices in Uganda.Item Paying for prophecy is socery - Kiganda.(Daily Monitor, 2026-04-01) Buule, GabrielYou are known for holding your main fellowship on Thursday rather than Sunday, which is unconventional. What led you to choose Thursday as your primary day of gathering? Thursday is simply the day we have chosen for our fellowship gatherings, but the work of the ministry continues throughout the week.Item Busoga varsity asks 'squatters' on 98 acres of land to vacate.(Daily Monitor, 2026-04-09) Opio, Sam CalebBusoga University has intensified community enrollment efforts with people occupying part of its acres of land at the Kamuli Agriculture Campus, as both parties move to a mutual agreement to pave the way for development.Item Mastercard foundation scholars program celebrates last cohort.(Daily Monitor, 2026-04-03) Buteera, BernardAt the just concluded 76th Graduation Ceremony at Makerere University, which took place between 24th 27th February 2026, the Mastercard Foundation Scholar Program at Makerere University celebrated the graduation of the final Cohort of 10 Mastercard Foundation Scholars from the first phase of the Mastercard Foundation Scholars Programs (2013-2023).Item How did the mastercard foundation scholars program journey start?(Daily Monitor, 2026-04-03) Buteera, BernardPhase one of the Mastercard Foundation scholars program (2013-2023). According to the Program director, prof. Justine Namaalwa, in 2013, Makerere University entered into a transformative partnership with the Mastercard Foundation to nurture the next generation of leaders in Africa.Item Is it dangerous to give children smartphones?(New Vision, 2026-05-25) Bamuhigire, OscarThank you for being concerned about your children's mental health and I encourage you to go a step further and get them treated for any mental illness or addiction that they may be suffering from. Children of any age can get addicted to their phones and this can impair their ability to function normally in many areas of their lives.Item Ugandan rotarians intensify fitness and wellness workout sessions.(New Vision, 2026-05-14) Nsubuga, MichaelMembers of the rotary fellowship for fitness and wellness are determined to continue advocating for the fitness and well being of their members as they voluntarily serve communities and tackle pressing humanitarian challenges.Item UCU prioritises water and sanitation in Namugongo.(New Vision, 2026-05-05) Muduku, DerrickWith past concerns of limited water supply and inadequate toilet facilities at the Namugongo Anglican martyrs' shrine, Uganda Christian University(UCU) has focused on revamping the water and sanitation situation at the religious site in preparation of the forthcoming Martyrs' Day celebrations.Item US ambassador popp bids farewell.(New Vision, 2026-05-11) Nsubuga, UmarThe US embassy in Uganda has launched the freedom250. The American edge campaign, a year-long celebration marking 250 years of America American independence, reaffirms the strong partnership between Uganda and the US in trade, health, education and innovationItem Two terms for school year needed.(New Vision, 2026-05-01) Mwogi, JessyFor many Ugandan parents, the cost of education has become increasingly burdensome. Tuition fees, transport, uniforms, meals and a seemingly endless list of requirements are stretching household incomes to the limit. The existing three-term system often means that families barely recover from one term's expenses before being pulled into the next.Item First woman math professor urges girls to pursue sciences.(New Vision, 2026-05-03) Nakatudde, MaureenIn Uganda, mathematics has long been regarded as a difficult subject. For decades, it was also a male-dominated academic space. That changed in 2022 when Betty Nannyonga Kivumbi was elected the country's first professor of mathematics. With four post-doctoral qualifications and a distinguished academic career, she shattered a historical barrier in a field many fear to pursue.Item Battle lines drawn as Africa chess battle starts.(New Vision, 2026-05-15) Nsubuga, Michael.Uganda aims to surpass its five-medical achievement from last year's African youth chess championship(AYCC) 2025 held in Zimbabwe, as the 17th edition of championship starts today at imperial botanical beach hotel in Entebbe.Item Visually impaired student defies odds to author books.(Daily Monitor, 2026-04-02) Wenani, DerickMr. Emmanuel Pande, a senior six vacationist has amazed many educationists by authoring and publishing two books despite being visually impaired. Born in 2004, Mr. Pande, who sat for Senior six at Iganga Secondary school last year, lost his sight at just one and a half years old due to an overdose of quinine administered for malaria.Item Why African greetings start with 'how did you sleep?'(Daily Monitor, 2026-04-03) Andema, SamuelIn many African communities, a simple morning question carries lessons our classrooms cannot afford to ignore. If you walk through a village or town in many parts of Africa at daybreak, you will notice something striking. People do not simply say "good morning".