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Back in the day, people who wore glasses were seen as having a problem with their eyesight. For others, they were thought to be the serious type, probably someone who spent most of their time reading books.
Theoplus, who is pursuing a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication, says his goal is to become a strong voice for people with disabilities because he understands their challenges firsthand.
To satisfy the in-laws and preserve public respectability, young men are forced into heavy commercial bank loans, predatory money lenders, and crushing personal debt.
Let’s begin with the culprits. While sugary foods are widely known to be harmful, many people don’t realise how some common foods quietly cause tooth decay.
It began innocently. The student recounts how he was introduced to codeine through international students, particularly Nigerians, during his university years.
The issue of drug and substance use is becoming increasingly prevalent in our society, especially in schools and universities. Many children are involved in drug use, yet parents often remain unaware of what is happening in their lives.
A particularly alarming case involved a student who took crystal meth and spent two days playing PlayStation nonstop. “He blacked out and only woke up the next day in the afternoon,” said another student who witnessed the incident.
She says her first day in Uganda was filled with uncertainty as she and other exchange students upon arrival at the airport, were immediately transported to the campus with very little knowledge of their new surroundings.
Thus, the news of the establishment of the Uganda Christian University (UCU)-Kagando College sent a strong wave of hope and excitement both within the UCU fraternity and the Kasese, western region, community.
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