Boda boda riders call for extention of curfew hours

Boda boda riders in Bundibugyo, Uganda 

Bundibugyo, Uganda | Arua City News | Boda boda riders in Bundibugyo town are demanding an extension of the nighttime curfew hours. While announcing the full reopening of the economy on December 31, 2021, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni said boda bodas would continue operating between 5am and 7pm because criminal elements use them to commit crime under the cover of darkness.

The riders argue that it is absolutely prejudicial to deny them an opportunity to work when other transporters are working. The riders say that they are struggling to pay off loans they acquired in the last two years amidst the COVID-19 restrictions.

They claim that people who don’t have private means of transport are also closing their businesses earlier before boda bodas stop their operations. The riders also argue that some of them transport day-scholars who leave school after 6:00pm.

Abubakar Musoke, the chairperson of Bundibugyo boda boda rider’s association, says that a number of riders have lost their properties due to accumulated debts as a result of limited resources to pay up.

He claims that boda boda business usually flourishes in the morning and evening hours. He condemned the police brutality and high handedness used to arrest their members found riding past the curfew hours.

Dickson Turigye, a boda boda rider in Bundibugyo town, says that they want an extension of the nighttime curfew from 7pm to 10pm so that they can also cash in on persons who stay in town doing business at night.

Patrick Muhumuza, another rider says that in the last year, over 20 riders have had their motorcycles confiscated by Tugende for failure to service their loans. He says that they are harassed by police officers enforcing the guidelines, who sometimes extort money from them.

Latif Bwambale, who has been in the boda boda business for close to 10 years argues restricting their business when the economy has finally opened is a disservice to the business community that heavily relies on them.

Amos Banghi, the Bundibugyo Resident District Commissioner says that his office has not yet received any reports on the police brutality directed at the riders. He has promised to intervene in the matter, saying that he cannot look on as people are tortured.

The RDC, who met the riders on Tuesday asked them to corporate with the security agencies and promised to meet the security officers to discuss the issue of police brutality.

There is growing demand from a number of sectors demanding the lifting of the curfew on boda bodas. E-Trade Association, an umbrella organization that converges companies and organizations that use the power of the internet to create jobs in Uganda have been urging the government to ease the COVID-19 restrictions on boda bodas and allow them to operate beyond 7pm.

The association says the move will ease transportation for Ugandans. The association says the boda boda sub-sector employs over 1.2 million people.

Police haunt for teacher on the run over defilement of pupil

Albert region police spokesperson Julius Hakiza confirmed report. 

Hoima,  Uganda| Arua City News | Police in Hoima is hunting for a primary school teacher over alleged defilement of a 14-year-old girl.

The suspect has only been identified as Leonard, a teacher at Yana Primary school in Hoima East division, Hoima city while the girl is also a pupil of the same school.

It is alleged that on January 26, 2022, the teacher found the girl shopping for scholastic materials at Hoima central market and convinced her to go with him to his home in Kinubi, a Hoima city suburb.

The teacher allegedly locked the girl inside his room the whole day and convinced her to have sex with him.

The girl’s parents became suspicious after they waited for her to return home in vain. The following day when the girl returned home, they tasked her to explain where she had spent the night, but she declined.

When the parents became tougher on her, she revealed that she slept at the teacher’s place and that he forced her to have sex with him. This prompted the parents to file a case at Hoima city central police station.

Julius Hakiza, the Albertine region police spokesperson says the teacher has since gone into hiding adding that he is being pursued.

According to Hakiza, once arrested, the suspect will be produced before the court to be charged with defilement.

On January 27, 2022, another primary school teacher in Hoima city was arrested for aggravated defilement.

George Obiga, 36, a teacher at Mother Claudia Primary school in Rwenkobe cell in Hoima West division is accused of defiling an eight-year-old pupil.

Obiga reportedly sneaked into the minor’s home in Rwenkobe cell on January 27, 2022, while her parents were away and defiled her.

Residents heard the minor screaming for help and rushed to see what was happening, only to find Obita red-handed defiling the minor.

He managed to escape but residents pursued him until they apprehended him. They handed him over to Hoima City central police station where he is locked up for aggravated defilement.

Honey Bee Benefits And Harms

Honey

History of Honey

Four thousand years ago, honey was used as a drugs, because the ancients believed that it had been effective in treating body imbalances, for example:

The pharaohs used honey quite five thousand years ago in treatment.the traditional Egyptians used honey topically to treat wounds.the traditional Greeks believed that eating honey could facilitate your live longer.The Messenger, may God bless him and grant him peace, emphasized the healing power of honey.The Qur’an also mentioned the flexibility of honey to heal.

Properties and components of honey

one tablespoon of honey about , 0 grams of fat and 0 grams of protein 21 grams contains 64 calories, 17.3 grams of carbohydrates

The World Health Organization (WHO) and therefore the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend eating honey daily as a natural remedy for cough, as honey contains trace amounts of vitamins and minerals, but it’s concerned with antioxidants, antimicrobials and has soothing effects.

A 2007 study conducted at the University of Pennsylvania College of medication indicated that honey reduces nocturnal coughing and improves sleep quality in children with an upper infection better than cough medicine or the other treatment.

Honey consists of glucose, fructose, and minerals like iron, calcium, phosphate, chlorine, sodium, potassium, and magnesium. The acidic pH level is between 3.2 and 4.5, which helps prevent bacterial growth, while the antioxidant components clean free radicals, and therefore the physical properties of Honey varies in keeping with the precise plants that were wont to produce it, also because the water content.

Benifits of Honey 

1. Relieves allergies 

Honey is taken into account one in every of the foremost powerful antioxidants additionally to the very fact that it contains anti-inflammatory that produces it effective in calming a cough, which led to the assumption that it could reduce the symptoms of seasonal allergies.

Dr. Matthew Brenick, a naturopathic doctor in Fort Collins, Colorado, confirmed that honey contains small amounts of pollen, which might trigger an immune reaction and produce antibodies to the dust.

2. Natural energy drink 

Honey is a superb source of energy, as each tablespoon of honey contains 17 grams of carbohydrates, and it enters directly into the bloodstream and might bring a fast boost of energy, and high blood glucose acts as a source of energy within the short term, especially within the aerobics that rely on endurance for a extended period.

3. It strengthens memory 

Honey contains antioxidants that help prevent damage and loss of brain cells.

A 2011 study published within the Journal of Menopause showed that a daily spoonful of honey may boost memory for postmenopausal women, which could provide another treatment for hormone-related memory decline.

4. Treats cough 

Honey is the cure for all things associated with the annoying cold, as a persistent cough will be treated with two tablespoons of honey every day.

According to a recent study published within the Journal of Pediatrics, children ages 1 to five who had a nighttime cough as a results of a standard cold improved after they took two tablespoons of honey half-hour before visiting bed.

The researchers explained that honey protects the throat from persistent coughing, and may be utilized in the treatment of upper respiratory infections.

5. Helps Sleep 

Honey can cause a spike in insulin and serotonin secretion, a neurotransmitter that improves mood and happiness.

Renee Fisek, a nutritionist in Seattle Sutton, Chicago, explained that the body converts serotonin into melatonin, the compound that regulates length and quality of sleep.

Moreover, honey also contains many amino acids, including tryptophan, which is converted into serotonin then into melatonin, and helps with sleep, citing that this hormone is to blame for regulating sleep and wake cycles.

6. Treats Dandruff 

A scientific study recently published within the European Journal of Medical Research revealed that placing honey on the scalp for 3 hours before rinsing

The researchers explained that honey can treat dermatitis and dandruff, which are often caused by an overgrowth of fungi, and moreover, it’s anti-inflammatory properties, which treat redness and itching of the scalp.

7. Treats wounds and burns 

Honey may be a natural antibiotic and may work both internally and externally. It is used as a conventional treatment for wounds and burns, because it disinfects cuts and sores from major forms of methicillin-resistant bacteria like Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA).

A scientific study published within the British Journal of Surgery in 2005 found that honey improves the healing of wounds and ulcers.

Honey has been used for its medicinal properties for over 2,000 years and these properties still be used as a multipurpose health aid.

How to incorporate more honey into your diet 

Experimentation is essential when replacing honey with sugar, as honey will be accustomed make bread, by using ¾ cup of honey rather than one cup of sugar, and lowering the oven temperature by 25 degrees Fahrenheit.

Quick Tips:

• Sweetening with honey in coffee or tea

• Put honey on top of toast or pancakesMix honey with yogurt,  cereal, oatmeal or for a more natural sweetener

Possible health risks of eating honey 

Diet or a comprehensive eating pattern is that the most vital in preventing disease and achieving healthiness, it’s best to follow a diet with a range of foods because the key to physiological state, as honey remains a type of sugar and calories so it should be employed in moderation.

Honey is prohibited for infants under one year old 

Honey may contain some microbial agents that cause infant illness, which may be a rare but serious style of malady that may result in paralysis, and researchers confirmed that even pasteurized honey may contain these germs, so it’s recommended for infants under 1 year to not eat honey.