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Daily Monitor Sunday February 14 2021 The term “Terrorism” cannot be easily defined because it is context specific. There are over 100 definitions attempting to explain what terrorism simply means. It is important to note that Kurd, Lebanese, Palestinian, Somali, and Kashmir communities view their fighters as freedom fighters, not terrorists. The political nature of terrorism and the challenges of defining it are further exemplified in the case of Hezbollah.  Nonetheless, there is a consen...

Higher learning institutions endure ahead of re-opening Monday February 08 2021 Students of Makerere University at the campus. Re-opening learning institutions has great opportunities and challenges alike. PHOTO / COURTESY. Summary With prospects of a gradual reopening of institutions of learning in March, following months of Covid 19 disruption, learners and administrators are grappling with online learning as they try to catch up on missed studies and fit in the new school schedules. Advertis...

Kandabu was lucky to have a close knit group of friends and family willing to chip in

A three-day getaway at R. Nile and Busowoko Falls Saturday January 30 2021 The team treads along the slippery stones to get a closer view of the Busowoko rapids. Photo /Deus Bugembe Advertisement It has been two months of planning for a three-day getaway from the hustle and bustle of Kampala.  I and 15 others wanted to explore cool tourist destinations in Jinja and celebrate a birthday of a friend.    A WhatsApp group was created and named ‘Happy People,’ days prior to set off. A new con...

Like they say, one can turn their hobby into a career or source of living

Daily Monitor Saturday January 09 2021 Summary What started out as a retail shop has since transitioned into one of the popular hangout spots selling food and alcohol? Her ambition over the years has seen Juliana Natukunda making her mark in business. Advertisement After losing her mother to cancer and a daughter to heart complications, a jobless Juliana Natukunda needed to pick the broken pieces and get her life back on track.  A job on Crooze F.m dubbed the Morning Addiction offered her a li...

Daily Monitor Sunday January 03 2021 Two of a kind. Robert Aziku (Left)and his brother Ian Munyani play rugby. PHOTO/EDDIE CHICCO Summary Peas in a pod. Ian Munyani and Robert Aziku are siblings who play rugby for Betway Kobs and Rugby Cranes. With imposing physiques, the brothers are popular among the rugby fraternity. Aziku is a salesperson at Vuka Africa and Lycamobile.  Munyani is a fresh graduate. They talked to Deus Bugembe. Are you closer now or when you were younger? We are closer now...

Daily Monitor Sunday December 20 2020 Byron Oketayot (in blue T-shirt)and younger brother Ivan Odoch (in Laker’s jersy) share the love of anything sport and protecting the people around them from injustice. Odoch reads more especially the Bible and inspirational books that can transform him into a better person. Summary Byron Oketayot and Ivan Odoch are talented rugby stars. Oketayot, plays for Rhinos while his 21-year- old brother plays for Toyota Buffaloes, they talk to   Deus Bugembe abou...

In-home HIV test is the way to go Monday December 14 2020 Advertisement   In the 1990’s Uganda saw a decrease in HIV/Aids infection rates, which was attributed to increased awareness, which came with more testing and counselling.  However, infection numbers later started rising again and this was blamed on decreased government efforts in the fight against the disease. According the Unaids data, the national spread rate stands at 5.8 per cent with 1.5 million Ugandans living with HIV/Aids an...