Alan Tacca: Romanticising pre-colonial Africa is a useless enterprise. Fantasising about tomorrow's Africa as a feasible united entity is worse. The late Kwame Nkrumah, who many claim to have fathered this thing, could not make Ghana work https://links.monitor.co.ug/cxxMkS
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"Before we ask boys to become providers, leaders, husbands and fathers, we should teach them something more fundamental: girls are not beneath them, against them or there to serve them."
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What boys should learn about girls before they become men
Before we ask boys to become providers, leaders, husbands and fathers, we should teach them something more fundamental: girls are not beneath them, against them or there to serve them
The biopsy she feared saved her life
At Mulago, Kagoya paid Shs80,000 for the biopsy and returned about two weeks later for the results. She was told the findings were not clear and that another test was needed. This time, she did not have to pay, but she waited for about a month before receiving the results. She had stage I breast cancer. https://links.monitor.co.ug/0SD1Mn
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At Mulago, Kagoya paid Shs80,000 for the biopsy and returned about two weeks later for the results. She was told the findings were not clear and that another test was needed. This time, she did not have to pay, but she waited for about a month before receiving the results. She had stage I breast cancer. https://links.monitor.co.ug/0SD1Mn
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The biopsy she feared saved her life
Fear and misinformation delayed Rebecca Kagoya’s breast cancer diagnosis and sent her searching for alternatives. Eight years after treatment, the 58-year-old head teacher is sharing her story to...
Stop laughing at our small cars
I respect every car, bicycle, tuktuk, or whatever else we have on the road these days because I do not know what the owners went through to get them https://links.monitor.co.ug/O3-6PX
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I respect every car, bicycle, tuktuk, or whatever else we have on the road these days because I do not know what the owners went through to get them https://links.monitor.co.ug/O3-6PX
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Stop laughing at our small cars
This week, a childhood memory came back to me. I was in Primary One at East Kololo Primary School. The government health people came to the school to carry out a vaccination exercise. Pupils were...
Ask the Doctor: Why do I keep sighing, and why do my feet hurt?
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Why do I keep sighing, and why do my feet hurt?
If heavy sighing or foot pain persists, worsens or is accompanied by other symptoms, it is important to seek medical assessment rather than assume stress or sciatica is the cause.
When pregnancy changes hide breast cancer
It is an uncommon diagnosis that usually affects women in their 30s and globally affects about one in 3,000 pregnancies https://links.monitor.co.ug/OXBXKY
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It is an uncommon diagnosis that usually affects women in their 30s and globally affects about one in 3,000 pregnancies https://links.monitor.co.ug/OXBXKY
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When pregnancy changes hide breast cancer
A common concern among expectant mothers is that seeking a diagnostic examination for a breast abnormality could harm the unborn child. However, this fear should not delay medical evaluation. A...
Should I worry about black lines on my child’s teeth? https://links.monitor.co.ug/lzzQ12
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Should I worry about black lines on my child’s teeth?
Chromogenic staining is an extrinsic stain, meaning it forms on the outside of the tooth rather than inside the tooth structure. Specific bacteria in the oral flora, such as certain species of...
All senior six leavers to undergo patriotism training at Kyankwanzi.
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All senior six leavers to undergo patriotism training at Kyankwanzi
The initiative has reportedly received approval from President Yoweri Museveni and is scheduled to commence this year
Iran says Strait of Hormuz will not reopen until conditions are met.
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Iran says Strait of Hormuz will not reopen until conditions are met
Tehran says it has clarified broad positions on US response via mediators
Ggaba daycare to be demolished, rebuilt following tragic toddler killings.
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KCCA receives rebuilding plans for Ggaba daycare after April massacre
The decision to rebuild follows the conviction of Christopher Okello Onyum, who was sentenced to death on April 30 by High Court Judge Alice Komuhangi Khaukha after being found guilty on four...
Hunger crippling learning in Budaka schools.
PTA Chairperson Mr Willy Zirimusanga urged parents to support school programs https://links.monitor.co.ug/mtMItb #MonitorUpdates
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Hunger crippling learning in Budaka schools
PTA Chairperson Mr Willy Zirimusanga urged parents to support school programs
Uganda’s Mombasa consul general arrested over Shs490m loss- IG
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IG arrests Uganda’s Mombasa consul general over Shs490m loss
According to a statement released by the anti-graft agency, the 59-year-old diplomat allegedly caused a direct financial loss amounting to Shs 494,097,270 to the Republic of Uganda
From NIC’s 280% rally to Umeme’s 85% fall: What their swings tell investors https://links.monitor.co.ug/_vXakv
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From NIC’s 280% rally to Umeme’s 85% fall: What their swings tell investors
Umeme, once the market darling, has lost three-quarters of its value, while Uganda Clays, a brickmaker, has risen two-thirds. dfcu, a bank, barely moved. Airtel more than doubled while hardly...
Two arrested over digital number plate price saga.
The officials have been identified as Mr Nathan Negesa and Moses Bekabye https://links.monitor.co.ug/EeoAm- #MonitorUpdates
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Two arrested over digital number plate price saga
The officials have been identified as Mr Nathan Negesa and Moses Bekabye
Three killed, four injured in Namirembe Road crash.
Uganda recorded 26,044 crashes and 5,383 fatalities in 2025, averaging about 15 deaths per day https://links.monitor.co.ug/8uzezc #MonitorUpdates
Uganda recorded 26,044 crashes and 5,383 fatalities in 2025, averaging about 15 deaths per day https://links.monitor.co.ug/8uzezc #MonitorUpdates
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Three killed, four injured in Namirembe Road crash
Uganda recorded 26,044 crashes and 5,383 fatalities in 2025, averaging about 15 deaths per day
Two informers convicted of murder over 'staged' Munyonyo, Kalerwe bombings.
The convicts, Hamza Lyavaala and Adiil Walusansa, were jointly charged with Lt Col Ephraim Byaruhanga who has denied charges https://links.monitor.co.ug/mp1wBy #MonitorUpdates
The convicts, Hamza Lyavaala and Adiil Walusansa, were jointly charged with Lt Col Ephraim Byaruhanga who has denied charges https://links.monitor.co.ug/mp1wBy #MonitorUpdates
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Two informers convicted of murder over 'staged' Munyonyo, Kalerwe bombings
The convicts, Hamza Lyavaala and Adiil Walusansa, were jointly charged with Lt Col Ephraim Byaruhanga who has denied charges
Insurer sells Kampala properties, says clients safe.
The insurer said move is part of investment management strategy aimed at strengthening balance sheet https://links.monitor.co.ug/uOLsMO #MonitorUpdates
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Insurer sells Kampala properties, says clients safe
The insurer said move is part of investment management strategy aimed at strengthening balance sheet
UEDCL sets new power tariffs for final quarter. According to tariff schedule, domestic consumers will pay Shs250 per unit for first 15kWh used in a month https://links.monitor.co.ug/IPSVq_ #MonitorUpdates
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UEDCL sets new power tariffs for final quarter
According to tariff schedule, domestic consumers will pay Shs250 per unit for first 15kWh used in a month
IG recovers Shs41.9b, warns against victimising whistleblowers.
Inspectorate warned public institutions against victimising whistleblowers who expose corruption and administrative injustices https://links.monitor.co.ug/bNrEJl #MonitorUpdates
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IG recovers Shs41.9b, warns against victimising whistleblowers
Inspectorate warned public institutions against victimising whistleblowers who expose corruption and administrative injustices
Court further remands Ex-CMI boss Birungi over treachery charges.
The two-star general, who has been held at Makindye Military Police Detention Center since August 2025, appeared before court chaired by Brig Gen Richard Tukacungurwa https://links.monitor.co.ug/64hAQ1 #MonitorUpdates
The two-star general, who has been held at Makindye Military Police Detention Center since August 2025, appeared before court chaired by Brig Gen Richard Tukacungurwa https://links.monitor.co.ug/64hAQ1 #MonitorUpdates
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Court further remands Ex-CMI boss Birungi over treachery charges
The two-star general, who has been held at Makindye Military Police Detention Center since August 2025, appeared before court chaired by Brig Gen Richard Tukacungurwa