Guest Writer, Author at Daily Express

Obesity: A health time bomb to watch out for

By Sande E Oundo The World Health Organization defines obesity as an abnormal or excessive fat accumulation that presents a risk to...

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ANDREW BABA: Why Kamugisha’s blatant attack on journalists reporting UNAA fraud is diversionary

Two days ago, I woke up to the shock of my life reading a highly vicious rant from one Rev. Joseph Kamugisha...

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Opinion

Hadijah Namyalo: Beneath Museveni’s Birthday Celebrations

By Hadijah Namyalo Uzeiye Since some Ugandans, especially political players, have a tendency of highlighting US as a model of democracy and...

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OP-ED

OPINION: Positive psychology at the workplace

By Mariam Nakimuli Psychology is the study of human behaviour and mind state. Today, mental anxiety and stress are the most common...

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International Youth Day: Streamline green skilling and employment for YPWDs

By Timothy Egwelu Every year on August 12, young persons with disability in Uganda join the rest of the world to commemorate...

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Everyone MUST engage in production for Uganda to develop without World Bank

By Akampa Tanbull Well, as I write this, the talk of the Nation on streets, bars, arcades, Parliament, State House, and media...

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OP-ED

Makerere University outlines its role in Parish Development Model

Makerere University has educated us in administrative law and outlined the various punishments available to lawbreakers, especially in criminal law. The LCV...

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The Untouchables: Impunity delaying services and disheartening citizens

By Arthur Nuwagaba Mirama Since commencing my work with the Office of the National Chairman – NRM (ONC) Kyambogo, I have had...

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Health

Female Infertility: Review and key takehome considerations for women

By Sande Elison Oundo There are few things which make people happier than having kids. So why is it that some people...

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Dear Africa, where is the love our forefathers passed onto us, why preach evil & praise enmity?

By Hajjat Namyalo Hadija – ONC Head Recently, I was watching a show on Britain Got Talent and one old man who...

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Health

Polypharmacy in patients with chronic illnesses

By Ezra Tumusime Polypharmacy, also known as polypragmasia, refers to multiple drug consumption or excessive use of medication without indication. According to...

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Education

BOOK REVIEW: King Lear by William Shakespeare (Part One)

TITLE: KING LEAR AUTHOR: WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE REVIEWER: Mubiru George REVIEW: (part one) SUMMARY/ EXPLANATION “King Lear” is a complex and tragic play...

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Addressing Neo-Colonialism: African Leaders must unite for a prosperous and self-sufficient Africa

By Nuwagaba Arthur Mirama During the concluded African-Russian summit, many African leaders spoke ill of neo-colonialists – the West, accusing them of...

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OP-ED

DR IAN CLARKE: The difference between caring and respect

‘The world is changing quickly, and I need to stay ahead of it.’ I read this statement and was struck by how...

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Health

Multiple sexual partnerships and the burden of STIs among university students

Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) pose a formidable public health challenge globally, and Uganda is no exception. Despite concerted efforts to curb their...

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Teeth Grinding: What you need to know

By Brian Nambale Many parents ask more frequently about teeth grinding in their children; this is what you need to know advice/...

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ANDREW MWENDA: The tragedy of Uganda’s opposition

The opposition in Uganda claim to have a broad strategic objective: to end dictatorship, incompetence, corruption, human rights abuses and build political...

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OP-ED

The epidemic of male infertility: Key actions to consider

By Sande E Oundo When people talk about infertility or the couple goes to a doctor the usual suspect is often the...

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OP-ED

OP-ED: Museveni’s directive on Govt adverts threatens Uganda’s media freedom

By Busiinge Aggrey Today, I write with deep concern regarding the recent presidential directive to channel all government advertising through the Uganda...