Uganda has beaten nine other African countries to send a representative on the UN committee of experts for rights of persons with disabilities. According to the state minister for Disability Affairs Sulaiman Madada, Uganda’s candidature garnered 66 votes out of the 117 states parties that voted and was declared a committee member effective 1st January 2013 […]
Over, 1000 exhibitors both local and foreign have started showcasing their products at the annual trade fair that kicked off today. The Executive Director Uganda Manufacture’s Association Sebaggala Kigozi says this time round the number of foreign exhibitors has increased compared to last year. He says this year over 400 foreign exhibitors are taking part […]
Uganda National Examination Board (UNEB) is planning to introduce SMS examination registration system where students would be able to register for national exams via Short Messaging Service (SMS) in order to prevent theft of registration fees by unscrupulous school head teachers. Sources in UNEB told our reporters that such a system will help students to […]
As a precaution measures, doctors put women with multiple pregnancy to bed rest in order to prevent early dilation of the cervix. Women should also avoid strenuous activities during pregnancy, infections like yeast and bacterial vaginosis should be managed quickly to avoid pre-mature labour. Treating symptoms of a vaginal infection if necessary can help to […]
The East African Community Secretary General, Dr Richard Sezibera has petitioned the High Court in Kampala pleading with the judges to save Kampala based lawyer, Fred Mukasa Mbidde and all other eight Ugandan representatives to the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA). In his petition, Dr. Sezibera said that the election of Uganda’s representatives to EALA […]
Garlic (or alliums sativum) is a wonder plant and it’s a member of the Lily family and perhaps a cousin to onions and leeks. Alliums sativum (garlic) may help to improve iron metabolism because the daily sulfides in it can help increase production of protein called FERROPORTION. Garlic is what scientists call aseleniferous plant since […]
Assistance for Women and Women Refugees: The International Federation of University Women is offering limited financial assistance for women and women refugees who have mostly or fully completed their university degrees, and who need further training in language or professional practices in order to find employment in their new country. Small grants are designed to […]
Connect-123 designs experiential learning programs in Cape Town, South Africa. We believe that students learn best by doing and all volunteer, intern, and study programs have a strong “real world” work component. Accredited semester study abroad programs are offered through the University of Cape Town, while internships and volunteer work opportunities are hosted by local […]
Cough and flue are not diseases but they are signs of diseases. There are over 20 ways in the world how fuel and cough can be reduced/controlled. The first way is the mix of Gargle with salt water to help soothe ashore throat, increase and fluids. Hot liquids can help relieve nasal congestion and also […]
Sunflower is one of the plants grown in northern Uganda, Kenya, Tanzania and the Democratic Republic of Congo among other countries around the world. And apart from people eating the plant as food, it can also be used to revive cracked skins according to new discoveries. Sunflower seeds contain healthy fats which provide our […]