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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.
“The Spirit of the Lord is on me, because he has anointed me to proclaim good news to the poor. He has sent me to proclaim freedom for the prisoners and recovery of sight for the blind, to set the oppressed free, to proclaim the year of the Lord’s favor.”
Lyton Kiyayi Kalete has experienced a career change from aviation to exploring the digital marketing scene. Following years of training in South Africa to fulfil her father’s dream of her becoming a pilot, Kalete faced unforeseen circumstances that led her to return to Uganda in 2021. Today, she leads Paage Marketing Agency, a digital platform she co-founded to serve businesses across Uganda’s competitive market.
Uganda Christian University (UCU) held the 2024 Advent semester Mission Week on October 12th. The mission week is held for a week every semester to impart spiritual growth among the UCU community. This semester, the mission week commenced with the Sunday service under the theme, ”In Him all things hold together” and ended on 18th October with a movie night.
Did you know that out of 100,000 women in East Africa, 29.9 will be diagnosed with cancer, and of those, 15.4 will pass on? According to Breast Cancer Hub, breast cancer remains a critical health issue in the region, with rising incidence and high mortality rates due to late-stage diagnoses and limited treatment access.
As the semester hits its peak, students find themselves juggling tests, coursework, and continuous lectures which leaves many struggling to balance the intense workload. The tests and coursework serve as a way to secure marks before the final exams, but for some students, managing this can be difficult.
For many people today, saving money is a helpful way to put some money away that they might need in the future for an emergency or to pay for a goal they have had, such as furthering their studies or building their house. However, saving on your own is not as easy to do. It takes discipline and commitment.
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