Ref: New Vision and Daily Monitor, June 29, 2015 Uganda, like many developing countries, can be defined by its contradictions. While more women are able to safely give birth every year, there is a lack of sufficient health facilities to ensure this safety. The 29 June, 2015 editions of New Vision and Daily Monitor published […]
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A list of organisations recommended by Rory Peck that work specifically in Uganda. They often focus on practical assistance and peer support.
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Ref. Daily Monitor, June 22, 2015 In 2013, the Uganda Communications Commission set up a Computer Emergency Response Team, whose mandate was to secure communication services in the country. As the New Vision reported at the time, the unit that would work with the National Computer Response Team under the ICT Ministry, was tasked with […]
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A new report by the Center for International Media Assistance (CIMA) says the increase in the value of media to societies around the world has led to more and better quality education at top universities. The report, ‘Global journalism education: A missed opportunity for media development?’, indicates that while this growth may be attributed in […]
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Ref. Daily Monitor, June 19, 2015 Isaac Kali Irakuza, a student of Kigezi High School in May died at Mulago hospital where he was admitted with injuries sustained in an accident. The 19-year-old, as the New Vision reports, was injured together with 59 of his schoolmates, many who were also seriously wounded. The paper adds […]
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Ref: Daily Monitor and New Vision, 17 June 2015 When teachers feature in our news stories, it is often because of a strike they are planning, demands for pay increase, or accusations of absenteeism and dereliction of duty. In May this year, the latest sit-down strike made headlines throughout the country. The issue only left […]
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By Peter G. Mwesige For several months, the Ugandan media and political watchers have waited for the ‘big’ announcement from former Prime Minister Amama Mbabazi. He did it via YouTube on early Monday, announcing he would seek the position of “flag- bearer” of the ruling National Resistance Movement later this year and the presidency in […]
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Reference: New Vision, 15 June 2015, Page 10 To many Ugandans, HIV/AIDS has become a ‘normal’ disease. In fact, a story is told of a fishing community in Uganda who revealed to researchers that they fear pregnancy more than HIV. The shock factor that the disease had in the 90s is waning. This can probably be […]
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