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Announcing Ssalongo posted on March 11, 2010 - 7:23pm
Ssalongo Mubiru is a well-known local musician in our Nkozi area. He will display his guitar and singing skills in the Saturday radio show - make sure you tune in! photo: Laurie May
Mistreated by dead father’s friends posted on March 10, 2010 - 11:04pm
Dear Studio Edirisa, I am an S2 dropout who left the village after losing my father, to look for work in town because life was becoming difficult for me in the village. Unfortunately I couldn’t find work and decided to stay at my father’s friend’s place. They are a young married couple with no children or housemaid and own a stationery shop in town. They always come back after 1am with their food and wake me up in the middle of my sleep to cook for them. The loss of my father is still fresh in my mind, waking up at night to cook reminds me of him and causes me more stress. I am always tempted to refuse but fear being thrown out of the house because I have no where to go. Besides, I don’t want to be a bad person to the people who offered me a helping hand in times of need. What should I do? Sad Harriet Please leave your advice for Harriert in the comments below…
How we will deal with malaria posted on March 10, 2010 - 10:40pm
No more lies for mobile phone users! A new technology has been developed which tracks user’s activities including walking, climbing and cleaning. Climate change has made the life of Kenyan traditional rainmakers complicated because they no longer predict weather changes to guide farming activities. Now, a UK–Canadian is helping them out by linking them with meteorologists. The World Health Organization introduces new guidelines for the treatment of East Africa’s leading killer – malaria. It emphasises better drugs and testing. Kenya has received credit from the United Nations for reforms empowering women in decision making. Congratulations! Solomon Akugizibwe
Studio Edirisa’s future on your phone posted on March 9, 2010 - 4:02pm
To Studio Edirisa, one thing is obvious: in a couple of years, a touch-screen phone with decent internet will be in (almost) everyone’s pocket. Yes, in East Africa too! (more…)
Bob Marley - the international influence posted on March 7, 2010 - 11:15pm
Some weeks ago we looked at the man himself and the message that Bob Marley was trying to send through his music, but what about the spread of reggae? What was the impact Bob Marley and the Wailers had on the world? Exactly how inspirational was he? Let us take a look at the influence his music had on musicians around the world. (more…)
Steve Jobs, a role model posted on March 7, 2010 - 12:51pm
This video, a graduation day speech he gave in 2005, showcases the impressive side of Steve Jobs. We have criticised Jobs for his negative traits, so it is fair we balance the story with a list of good points. In fact, we will repeat the same things we have already said: Jobs is a school dropout, a perfectionist, a maniac for secrecy, an intimidating boss and a blunt negotiator that knows no limits. (more…)
4th weekly Studio Edirisa radio show posted on March 6, 2010 - 5:44pm
  The Studio Edirisa radio show #4 (click to download) weighs 11MB and delivers: - the weekly news wrap - challenges & competitions: short-story writing competition, structure design competition, chase-the-bees challenge - role models & bad models: Steve Jobs (article) - local talent: Comfort Abemigisha (his Confusing Love painting, his video, the game he illustrated) - career guidance: Ambrose Kibuuka and how to find yourself a job (article) - hot & cold world: Richard Magezi, a security guard who has recently returned from Iraq (similar article) - agony aunt panel (problem) The previous shows: one, two, three. If you are in Uganda, you can hear us every Saturday at 11am on Best FM and at 5pm on Voice of Kigezi. Frequencies: - 106.5 Best FM: Kampala; reaching Jinja, Entebbe, Luweero - 91 Best FM: Masaka; covering central and western Uganda - 89.5 VOK FM: Kabale; covering southwestern and western Uganda
The proverb in the title comes to Ambrose Kibuuka’s mind each time he thinks about unemployed graduates. But Mark Twain’s words follow quite quickly: “You cannot depend on your eyes when your imagination is out of focus”. (more…)
Why Steve Jobs would be a bad model posted on March 6, 2010 - 2:26pm
Having introduced the genius behind the iPod (and much more) yesterday, we can now check why Steve Jobs may be a bad model. Jobs is a school dropout, a perfectionist, a maniac for secrecy, an intimidating boss and a blunt negotiator that knows no limits. (more…)
Understanding the Glycemic Index posted on March 5, 2010 - 10:05pm
Here we are back again with our favourite military fitness instructor Corporal Ellie May, of the Australian Army here to tell us a bit about the Glycemic Index. You know where you see something that says low GI and you know it’s good for you? But what is high GI? What should we be eating or limiting in our dietary intake to ensure our bodies are at the healthiest? (more…)