AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHealth: A Gulu University scientist says early laboratory work points to mould-contaminated maize as a possible risk factor for Nodding Syndrome. The findings are preliminary; the cause of the illness remains uncertain. Campus safety: A study across institutions in Kampala, Arua and Pakwach found 31–40% of students surveyed had experienced sexual harassment or coercion, while about 70% of cases went unreported. Researchers caution the figures are not nationally representative. Women in the spotlight: Miss Universe Uganda Mitchelle Daka is preparing to represent the country internationally, drawing on her experience of grief and rejection to advocate for women’s empowerment and mental health. Cultural heritage: Amolatar cultural troupes have taken Ugandan traditions to Paris, while Banyarwanda leaders are proposing a cultural centre to preserve and promote their heritage. Youth culture: A feature traces Uganda’s skateboarding scene and its difficult beginnings, as the sport finds a place in the country’s urban lifestyle.
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