Growing up as a young girl, Mayega excelled in science, leaving her at a crossroads of being either an engineer or a doctor.  The late Richard Wabwire, her former sciences teacher at Trinity College Nabbingo, an all-girls boarding school, counseled her to lean further toward medicine. 

You can make a large batch of beans and rice and store them in the fridge for 2-3 days. This makes it easier to reheat and eat throughout the week.

Cold remedies are almost as common as the common cold. But do they work? Nothing can cure a cold, which is caused by germs called viruses. But some remedies might help ease your symptoms and keep you from feeling so bad. Here’s a look at some common cold remedies and what’s known about them.

Here’s a simple katogo recipe, which is a popular one-pot dish in Uganda that is hearty and budget-friendly. It’s traditionally made with matooke (green bananas) and can be cooked with beans or beef. 

“Many students think they know their bodies well enough to treat themselves, but this is a dangerous assumption. What may seem like a minor issue could be masking something far more serious. Self-medicating without proper guidance can lead to drug misuse, harmful interactions between medications, or even an overdose,”

As the new semester unfolds at Uganda Christian University (UCU), the Fitness Club is taking a fresh approach to student wellness by introducing a cycling program aimed at enhancing physical fitness and fostering social connections among students.