Appears in: Cancer, Society

Out of the many cancers affecting children, leukemia is the most common and covers a high percentage of the cancers and yet, people know little about it.

Although leukemia is among the most common childhood cancers, it most often occurs in older adults. It is more common in men than women and death rates from leukemia are higher among the elderly. In children, 70 per cent are cured. 

Post date: 8 years 11 months ago
Appears in: Kenzo, Society

The country is in shock after the sad news about the death of Alex Sempijja, one of the “triplets” in Musician Eddie Kenzo’s famous Sitya Loss emerged. 

Post date: 8 years 11 months ago
Appears in: Pope Francis, National

Pope Francis met with young people at Kololo in Kamp

Post date: 8 years 11 months ago
Appears in: Campus

This year’s inter- institutional media (IMC) competitions came to an end on Friday night at Serena hotel-Victoria hall Kampala in a red carpet event dubbed “the black tie event” with Makerere University Journalism students scooping 10 awards.

Post date: 8 years 11 months ago
Appears in: Society

Makerere University recently had its first ever Mak Varsity Awards held to recognize people who have positively contributed to the mighty institutions in its different genres.

Post date: 9 years 1 day ago
Appears in: Society

Born second out of 12 children, Norman Tumuhimbise the leader of the Jobless Brotherhood who recently preferred to demonstrate with pigs at the parliament clearly defends their intentions as justified, this was when I approached him for an exclusive interview. “The symbol of dumping pigs is to show discontent,” he said.

Post date: 9 years 2 days ago
Appears in: Society

Makerere University community and students at large are full of anticipations and excited ahead of Pope’s next week visit to Uganda.

Just like any other people in community, the youth and students are ready to put aside whatever they are to do and dedicate their three days to the Pope. Among many expectations, their high expectation is to share on the big blessing that the pope will carry.

Post date: 9 years 2 days ago
Appears in: Campus

The famous king of Tooro his Majesty 'Rukira Basaija' Dr. Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, visited Makerere, the oldest and most prominent university in Africa on Friday.

 His majesty King oyo was invited by the Makerere University Tooro Students Association (MUTOSA) in partnership with other students from Tooro in universities around Kampala. Oyo arrived at the University at around 3:00 p.m, flanked by princess Bagaya, the Prime minister among other officials from the kingdom.

Post date: 9 years 2 days ago
Appears in: Sports

Mulindwa eyes CECAFA President Seat

Lawrence Mulindwa announced his bid to the Council of East And Central Africa Football Association) presidency on Tuesday in a press conference at Pope Paul Hotel in Kampala.

The former FUFA president, owner of Vipers FC and currently Vice president of CECAFA finally announced to run for presidency come Friday 20.nov.2015 during the CECAFA executive assembly in Addis Ababa.

Post date: 9 years 6 days ago
Appears in: National

Independent presidential candidate, John Patrick Amama Mbabazi decried the lawless acts of incumbent NRM after its chopper landed at his rally site, yesterday.

Post date: 9 years 6 days ago

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