By Ritah Mukasa In 2019, Hajarah Namuyanja relocated to Kyebando Nsooba, one of the slums of Kampala. Being a social worker who is passionate about uplifting less privileged children, she started looking out for and helping homeless children with basic needs. However, along the way, the numbers kept growing and she was overwhelmed. “I discovered […]
(This article was first published in the New Vision on September 7, 2022) By Francis Emukule and Mary Karugaba Priscilla Karungi, a resident of Nateete, a Kampala suburb, was invited to collect her 11-year-old son from school a week before August 12, when schools officially closed for holidays. The school, located in Kampala, explained to […]
(This article was first published in the New Vision on September 7, 2022) By Richard Wetaya Sixteen years ago, when Eddie Ssekyewa joined Gayaza High School, there were only 40 students taking mathematics at A’level. “I was concerned and I wanted to do something that would pay dividends in terms of raising the numbers,” he […]
(This article was first published in the New Vision on September 7, 2022) By Stephen Nuwagira Jolly Mwebaze was posted as deputy headteacher to Kacu Primary School in Rubirizi district at the time when the institution was struggling with low morale among teachers and high cases of learner absenteeism. The teachers had gone without pay […]
(This article was first published in Toto Magazine on September 14, 2022) By Godiver Asege Firm Foundation Primary School in Katabi, Entebbe, celebrated their sports day recently. Pupils participated in their various houses. Annet Namulondo, the head teacher, said sports activities develop children’s talent. She added that sports builds friendship and teamwork.
Roaring Balloon Carry out this experiment with the help of a trusted adult What you will need Instructions What’s Happening? As the six sides of the nut contact the balloon, it bounces and vibrates creating a roaring sound.
Why We Should Brush Our Teeth After Eating Food When it is almost 8:00pm, it is bedtime for children. However, before we go to bed, we must brush our teeth. Do you want to know why we must brush our teeth before going to bed? Here is why. We brush our teeth after every meal […]
(This article was first published in Toto Magazine on September 14, 2022) The career I want to pursue… Primary Seven pupils of Sir Apollo Kaggwa Primary School, Kisaasi in Kampala were urged to work now on what they intend to become in future. Pupils shared with Shamim Saad their drem careers. Anastasia Desree I want […]
(This article was first published in Toto Magazine on September 14, 2022) By Mathias Mazinga The Catholic Church has introduced a Christian association for children. Jesus the Loving Pelican Guild, was launched by the Bishop of Kasese Diocese, the Rt. Rev. Bishop Francis Aquirinus Kibira. This was during the celebration of the 143rd anniversary of […]
An Idle Mind Is The Devil’s Workshop There is an African saying that when children keep too long around the fireplace on a cold day, they end up burning one another. Meaning: Idle people are likely to break the law or do wrong. The ‘devil’ finds work for them. It is not advisable to spend […]