[Once in a while, I land on articles that I find well reasoned, with great prose. Below I reproduce an article shared on the WhatsApp groups. Take time and read. You will learn a thing or two.] By Dr Daniel Tumwine Apparently among a section of Ugandans, if you criticize mediocrity, and downright laziness, and incompetence you are labelled “unpatriotic”, a “hater” and “negative”… To them, we must all sing “kumbaya” instead of confronting our weaknesses. No. I won’t be part of that game. If your spouse or mother won’t point out your flaws, who will? Your harshest critics should…
Best of WhatsApp: Presidental Address
As per the Uganda Government Presidential address over the status of covid-19 in our country, it is evident that schools (pri & sec) are to reopen the next year 2022. (No specific time frame) Over the same, I, therefore, have this to say: 1. Take heart. Relax and be positive towards life because all will come to pass. 2. It’s time for us to live a real life! A genuine and simple life, not that of pretence, except those with other sources of emoluments. 3. When you’re in dire lack please make a loud call for rescue. There is always…
Best Of WhatsApp: Covid19 is an invisible army
This article is attributed to HE YK Museveni. It is a good read. “In a war situation, nobody asks anyone to stay indoors. You stay indoors by choice. In fact, if you have a basement, you hide there for as long as hostilities persist. During a war, you don’t insist on your freedom. You willingly give it up in exchange for survival. During a war, you don’t complain of hunger. You bear hunger and pray that you live to eat again During a war, you don’t argue about opening your business. You close your shop (if you have the time),…
The best of WhatsApp: COVID19 care and treatment key facts
Dear kinsmen and kinswomen, Praise be to God Almighty who has kept us alive amidst this raging covid-19 pandemic. On a sad note, I commiserate with those who’ve lost their loved ones or friends to this invisible enemy. Its tough.In addition, I pray for quick recovery for the sick and patience for those taking care of their loved ones. Covid-19 has brought to surface the long standing challenge of high cost of healthcare in Uganda. For the last 20 years, since abolition of user fees in public hospitals, discusssions have been ongoing on how to bring down the cost of…
Best of WhatsApp: President Museveni announces tougher Covid-19 measures
Following Measures are active with effect from 7th June 2021 1. All schools and institutions to close for 42 days with effect from 7th June 2021. 2. All teachers MUST be fully vaccinated before they return to schools to teach. 3. Communal Prayers in mosques, churches, stadia and all other religious gatherings etc have been suspended for 42 days. 4. Public gatherings, including cultural gatherings are suspended for 42 days. 5. Travel from and to Cat A countries remains suspended 6. Agricultural activities to continue since they don’t encourage crowding 7. Factories, construction businesses shall remain open. 8. Shopping malls,…
Best of WhatsApp: A Japanese Doctor goes contrarian to help you
Below are some insights attributed to a Japanese doctor. Read and let me know what you think. *Q*: Doctor, I’ve heard that cardiovascular exercise can prolong life. Is this true? *A*: Heart only good for so many beats, and that’s it… Don’t waste time on exercise. Everything wear out eventually. Speeding up heart not make you live longer; its like saying you extend life of a car by driving faster. Want to live longer? Take nap. *Q*: Should I reduce my alcohol intake? *A*: Oh no. Wine made from fruit. Fruit very good. Brandy distilled wine, that means they take…
