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social media: the zombie apocalypse is upon us
Social media addiction is hurting productivity, distracting workers and affecting children. Simon Kaheru explores the growing zombie apocalypse.
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Drink Driving Is Choosing Death Over Life Every Time
Paste: Police arrested 216 drink-drivers in Kampala in two nights. Peter Kahindi on why drink-driving is about indiscipline, not ignorance, and the…
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we have to make national cleaning a daily thing for uganda
Uganda’s National Cleaning Days are making a difference, but the rubbish returns the moment they end. Simon Kaheru on why cleaning must…
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Physician, Heal Thyself; Pastor, Prove Yourself
Frank Gashumba dared Uganda’s miracle pastors to heal ICU patients, and put UGX 500 million behind it. Peter Kahindi asks why the…
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Wa Kabwohe
The Conscious African
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long live mwalimu julius kambarage nyerere! long live africa!
Marking Julius Nyerere Day in Dar es Salaam, Simon Kaheru reflects on Mwalimu’s nation-before-tribe vision, Ujamaa, and what a 1961 CIA report…
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it is time for some deep-rooted education to get rid of the widespread ignorance
Everyday neighbourhood practices; from unsafe food preparation to garbage burning and illegal dumping, show why Uganda urgently needs deeper environmental education.
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