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Your Letters
With humble beginnings of news being disseminated in Rome in 59 B.C., in a circular the Acta Diurna – the first newspaper, journalism has experienced tremendous evolution. At the time, the circulars were pasted on trees and walls on streets. But now, one can get information just by a swipe of their phone.
Uganda’s flagship programme, Presidential Initiative on AIDS Strategy for Communication to Youth (PIASCY) was born at the beginning of the century. Despite Uganda’s impressive progress in tackling the disease, AIDS was still spoken of in hushed tones, a “killer disease” that few dared to discuss openly. PIASCY broke this silence, shedding light on the grim reality of AIDS and providing crucial knowledge and practical strategies to young people to protect themselves.
Navigating the world of journalism and counselling psychology has not been a walk in the park but I believe that my journey of navigating between school and work has been rewarding and fulfilling.
Loving our neighbours (anyone in need), is a command and not optional. Let us not wait until a traveller is beaten into a coma on the roadside, let us share acts of love every day. It could be a smile, hug, or a shoulder for one to lean on.
In English-speaking regions, precise grammar is often seen as essential for fluent and confident communication. In a country where English is spoken as an official language, it’s time to reassess our attitudes towards grammar — particularly for those for whom English is a second language.
I feel the time has come to embrace AI; imagine a future in which every Ugandan child has access to a world-class education driven by innovation and technology! However, we can only do it together with a complete AI ecosystem.
There are a lot of activities university students indulge in after they are out of the university premises. Though I am choosing to focus on only two that they have dubbed “ enjoyment and cool” but in my perspective I think it’s expensive as it costs their education and health.
It has come to my notice that many persons are blinded more by wealth other than health nowadays. Many people have worked tooth and nail to become rich.
15th March 15, 2022 Dear Editor, It is with great worry that I write about …
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