West Nile, Uganda’s Secret Paradise.
So, they told you West Nile is just some quiet corner at the edge of Uganda, right? A place of refugees, poverty, and nothing to write home about. Well, prepare […] More
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THE OTHER WOMAN
Everyone knows that in the movies, when a woman enters an empty parking lot and hears the clip-clopping of her heels on concrete, and when the fluorescent bulb starts to […] More
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The #MuwadoChainStory Challenge: The More The Merrier
Introduction Muwado is passionate about African storytelling. We are a platform where writers and creators across the continent share their voices with a vibrant community. Whether you’re a seasoned storyteller […] More
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Pancake or American Kabalagala
If kabalagala is a Ugandan pancake why isn’t a pancake an American kabalagala? It’s a serious question. No emojis and double exclamation marks or any of the other dikuula punctuation […] More
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RUKUNGIRI’s BOONA FM, UCC and NRM. A call for Quick action on Radio shutdown.
The last time I met the fraternity of Rukungiri media practitioners, I presented them a Book titled “Attack the Messenger: How Politicians Turn You Against the Media. The instructive book […] More
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WAISEDHA:VANKHORE
Vankhore is a superhero inthe kingzstone universe and a member if the Vanguard. He was also created by CARDIAC under there wardigs project Powers: Flight Plasma vision Super strength Invulnerability […] More
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The Crane’s Ascent: Uganda’s Love For It’s Football
In the heart of Kampala, where the streets hum with the rhythm of matatus, vendors hawking roasted maize, and the chatter of daily life, football has always held a special […] More
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The Girl Who Defied The Dowry
The evening air hung heavy over the cracked stoop of Achen’s family hut in Tororo, thick with the earthy scent of sorghum fields stretching into the distance. At just 16, […] More
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Kampala Photo Walk
Hello to the photography enthusiasts. Join us for the Kampala Photo Walk on September 21, 2025, at 10:30 AM, presented by Badru Katumba, Muwado, and Unpublished, in partnership with the […] More
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The Battle To Save Mabira’s Vanishing Forest
Okello crouched beneath the towering acacias near Jinja, the hum of his bees a soft song in the early morning mist. The forest, a patchwork of green and gold, had […] More
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FILM & CULTURE MARKET HAPPENING NEXT WEEK
HAPPENING NEXT WEEK Join the Film & Culture Market – Edition 4 happening from September 15th to 17th, 2025 at the National Theatre, Kampala – Uganda. Theme: “The Economic Impact […] More
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Unknown Number, The High School Catfish Netflix Documentary
[SPOILERS] This documentary is only about 1½ hours long yet I’ve spent over 3 hours (in between naps and chitchats) to complete it. This documentary has been pushed in my […] More
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in Career and Employment, Environment & Climate, General or Other, Innovation, Science and Technology, Manufacturing and Industry, Minorities and People with Disabilities, Politics and Government, Transportation & Transport Vessels, Travel and AdventureThe Bribe That Broke The Bridge
Sarah’s boots sank into the muddy banks of the Manafwa River, the only sound the hum of crickets and the faint rush of water. It was past midnight in Mbale, […] More
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Staying ahead of your tax obligations for FY 2025/26
Considering the tax amendments effective 1st July 2025 in line with the revenue collection target set by the government for the financial year 2025/26 (UGX 31 trillion), I arranged a […] More
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in EventsTUNAENDELEA KUSONGA MBELE
Hola, It is a brand-new day, brand new week and the genesis of fresh beginnings. It’s been quite a thrilling weekend hopefully y’all had the same, especially owing to the […] More
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Can Our Men Be More Than Strong? A Ugandan Reflection on the Comprehensive Man
Boys are often taught to “toughen up” in order to be strong in the sense that society defines it, to avoid being overly emotional. He is made fun of if […] More
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Orange soup
Mark Obibi had never sucked his teeth at his mother, but he did it in January 2011. Everything she was saying annoyed him. She described the scene of plates flying […] More
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Weaving Hope: Akello’s Battle To Revive Teso’s Lost Basket Craft
The morning sun filtered through the thatched roof of Akello’s small home in Soroti, casting golden streaks across the woven mats where she sat, her nimble fingers coaxing strands of […] More
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Power of laziness
When they tell you are lazy you don’t believe them. Yet your never focused on anything. You want to do things when you fill they are interesting. You have alot […] More
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in Agriculture, Farming and Gardening, Environment & Climate, Family, Friends and Relationships, Identity & Culture, Journalism and Media, Law, Crime and Justice, Politics and Government, Writing and LiteratureShadows of Hope: Rebuilding Lives in Karamoja’s Drought-Stricken Plains
The sun blazed mercilessly over Karamoja’s arid plains near Moroto, its heat baking the cracked earth where Atim sat with her younger brother, Lokong, under a scraggly acacia. At 21, […] More
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Learning about emotions and mental health saved me.
Somewhere in December 2014, I hated the idea of waking up. For someone who liked to have her own space, I’d started fearing being on my own. I’d dispelled the […] More
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in Environment & Climate, Family, Friends and Relationships, Law, Crime and Justice, Politics and Government, Sports and Fitness, War and ConflictThe Heartbeat Of Gulu’s Defiant Pitch
The sun dipped low over Gulu, casting a warm glow on the dusty football pitch where Grace kicked a worn ball with her younger brother, Opiyo. At 17, she’d grown […] More
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Let it Shine
Friend, your kindness will make you suffer It’s a light that shines bright Attracting the cold Attracting the weary Attracting the bereft of spirit Attracting the lovers of darkness They […] More
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Echoes Of A Vanishing Luo Tongue: Janet’s Fight To Revive Her Heritage
The dawn broke over Lira, painting the horizon in soft pinks as Janet sat with her grandmother, Auma, under the shade of a sprawling mango tree. At 18, Janet cherished […] More
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UGANDAN FILMS TO OSCARS 2026
The Uganda Academy Selection Committee (UASC) is now inviting Ugandan filmmakers to submit their feature films for consideration in the Best International Feature Film category of the 98th The Academy […] More
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in EventsTUNAENDELEA KUSONGA MBELE
Hola, It is a brand-new day, brand new week and the genesis of fresh beginnings. It’s been quite a thrilling weekend hopefully y’all had the same, especially owing to the […] More
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The Plastic River
Esther dipped her net into the Wairaka River, the water murky under Jinja’s dawn light. Once, her father had said, this river fed their family, its fish leaping like silver […] More
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in Business and Entrepreneurship, Career and Employment, Education and Academia, Finance, Markets and Economics, General or Other, Law, Crime and Justice, Manufacturing and Industry, Minorities and People with Disabilities, Politics and Government, Self-help and Inspiration, Transportation & Transport Vessels, Writing and LiteratureThe Graduate’s Hustle
I stood on Makerere’s lawns in 2023, my economics degree in hand, the sun warming my cap and gown. The air buzzed with hope—dreams of boardrooms, tailored suits, and a […] More
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in Cinema, General or Other, Identity & Culture, Journalism and Media, Movies and Television, Visual ArtFILM AND CULTURE MARKET 2025 LAUNCHED
Today was the media launch at National Theatre/UNCC to officially confirm that the event is on. The 4th edition of the Film and Culture Market (FCM) will be from 15th […] More
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Let’s talk about Kwivuga!
Kwivuga is a poetry platform that I learnt about in 2013 and became a regular. At the time, I wasn’t a journalist but I had started writing and sending my […] More
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in Competitions and Challenges, Environment & Climate, Family, Friends and Relationships, General or Other, Identity & Culture, Journalism and Media, Law, Crime and Justice, Minorities and People with Disabilities, Politics and Government, Public Relations & Press Releases, Travel and Adventure, War and Conflict, Writing and LiteratureFlames of Justice: Nakimuli’s Fierce Stand Against Kisenyi’s Eviction Nightmare
The night air hung thick with smoke over Kampala’s Kisenyi slum, the faint glow of street fires casting jagged shadows across the tin roofs. At 20, Nakimuli stood outside her […] More
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VISIONARY BRITISH COLONIALISM: EAST AFRICAN COOPERATION, INTEGRATION, FEDERATION AND INDEPENDENCE.
Visionary British Colonialism: East African Cooperation, Integration, Federation and Independence By Oweyegha-Afunaduula Conservation Biologist Center for Critical Thinking and Alternative Analysis Visionary colonialism is not a widely accepted or established […] More
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in Theatre‘Eddungu Lya Musa’ Play Review
On Friday, 5th September, I had the privilege of attending the premiere of Eddungu Lya Musa, a powerful theatrical production staged by Artmarshals at Bat Valley Theatre. My wife […] More
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Letter to Lydia Namubiru
I am thinking of you, as I always do and always will. I am penning down these memories of my teenage years. As I do, I vividly remember you. […] More
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We Are All Feminists
I wake up in confusion because in just a week, I’ve seen three posts bashing feminism. The third post welcomed me to Facebook this morning and I do not understand […] More
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in Cinema, General or Other, Identity & Culture, Journalism and Media, Movies and Television, Music and Dance, Writing and LiteratureUgandan drama series ‘BORDERS’ is online
As my daughters’ school holiday began, we made it our mission to enjoy as much Ugandan content as possible. After watching the multi award winning film KAFA COH by […] More
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LIFE BACK AT HIGH SCHOOL
If high school love was transparent , many spouses could have originsted there. Back in my high school, life was so sweet with friends hmm,of both gender to make things […] More
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WAISEDHA:VANGORL:THE FASTEST VILLAIN CLONE ALIVE
Vangorl: The Fastest Villain Clone Alive Introduction In the dark chronicles of Waisedha, where science, rebellion, and power collide, a new name strikes fear across the country — Vangorl. With […] More
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West Nile, Uganda’s Secret Paradise.
So, they told you West Nile is just some quiet corner at the edge of Uganda, right? A place of refugees, poverty, and nothing to write home about. Well, prepare […] More
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The #MuwadoChainStory Challenge: The More The Merrier
Introduction Muwado is passionate about African storytelling. We are a platform where writers and creators across the continent share their voices with a vibrant community. Whether you’re a seasoned storyteller […] More
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in Movies and Television, Religion and Spirituality, Self-help and Inspiration, Writing and LiteratureBroken Hallelujah
I braved my way to church this rainy Easter Sunday morning when I would rather have spent it coiled in my messy bed with fingers and eyes glued to the […] More
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NEW WAKALIWOOD FILM
“ROLEX TIME” — WAKALIWOOD IS BACK WITH ANOTHER ACTION-COMEDY RIOT! If you thought Ugandan cinema had peaked with Who Killed Captain Alex?, think again. Isaac Nabwana, the legendary Ugandan filmmaker […] More
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THE HISTORY OF BUSOGA AND THE CONCEPT OF NATURAL BELONGING
Belonging is absolutely important because it confers wider identity. My name is Fred Charles Milton Oweyegha-Afunaduula Kiira Isabirye. However, my identity is not complete without mentioning my physical ecological-biological belonging […] More
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RUKUNGIRI’s BOONA FM, UCC and NRM. A call for Quick action on Radio shutdown.
The last time I met the fraternity of Rukungiri media practitioners, I presented them a Book titled “Attack the Messenger: How Politicians Turn You Against the Media. The instructive book […] More
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WAISEDHA:VANKHORE
Vankhore is a superhero inthe kingzstone universe and a member if the Vanguard. He was also created by CARDIAC under there wardigs project Powers: Flight Plasma vision Super strength Invulnerability […] More
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The gods work in mysterious ways
‘Damn those colonialists, their pale skins and their bibles!’ Shilotu cursed. Shilotu was a god of dreams and he’d earmarked the African region for himself. Yeah, that’s how things worked […] More
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Why the 2Face and Annie Divorce is on him.
2face posted last night that he and Annie had separated many months ago. After a few minutes, he posted that his account was hacked. A few minutes later he came […] More
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To love and virus. #Stories4Health
To love and virus Written by Jehosheba Abahi Terry’s lips married mine and formed a coalition, the type that our bodies got so high in pleasure and set in adventure […] More
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Review of Nancy Friday’s Men in Love!
Oh. My. God. This book. Men in Love by Nancy Friday completely blew my mind. I mean, I went in thinking I knew what I was getting into just another […] More
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THE DEVIL’S APOSTLE, GRACE LUBEGA
The Devil exists! It showed up last week through one of its Apostles, or more accurately, its Servant, Grace Lubega, and misled God’s unsuspecting children, as was the case in […] More
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Kampala Photo Walk
Hello to the photography enthusiasts. Join us for the Kampala Photo Walk on September 21, 2025, at 10:30 AM, presented by Badru Katumba, Muwado, and Unpublished, in partnership with the […] More
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‘Gorilla Highlands’ interactive ebook places Uganda among the world’s best in e-Culture and Tourism
Ladies and gentlemen bring out the champagne, the fireworks, party poppers and why the heck not, some cake too. Anything you normally have at a celebration will do. Some slow […] More
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in Competitions and Challenges, Family, Friends and Relationships, Health and Medicine, Identity & Culture, Self-help and Inspiration, Writing and LiteratureWHY ARE FATHERS THE MOST HATED PARENTS?
WHY ARE FATHERS THE MOST HATED PARENTS? Have you ever sat down and thought about this, the fact that fathers are the most hated parents of the two, I mean […] More
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in Career and Employment, Environment & Climate, General or Other, Innovation, Science and Technology, Manufacturing and Industry, Minorities and People with Disabilities, Politics and Government, Transportation & Transport Vessels, Travel and Adventure
The Bribe That Broke The Bridge
Sarah’s boots sank into the muddy banks of the Manafwa River, the only sound the hum of crickets and the faint rush of water. It was past midnight in Mbale, […] More
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Staying ahead of your tax obligations for FY 2025/26
Considering the tax amendments effective 1st July 2025 in line with the revenue collection target set by the government for the financial year 2025/26 (UGX 31 trillion), I arranged a […] More
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An Unexpected Story of Betrayal and Endurance.
Every week, I take a 10-minute tea break with one of my students at Fontes Foundation Youth Centre. It helps me to understand them better. This particular guy was excited […] More
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in Agriculture, Farming and Gardening, Environment & Climate, Family, Friends and Relationships, Identity & Culture, Journalism and Media, Law, Crime and Justice, Politics and Government, Writing and Literature
Shadows of Hope: Rebuilding Lives in Karamoja’s Drought-Stricken Plains
The sun blazed mercilessly over Karamoja’s arid plains near Moroto, its heat baking the cracked earth where Atim sat with her younger brother, Lokong, under a scraggly acacia. At 21, […] More
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HISTORY OF IVORY TOWER AND ITS STATUS IN THE 21st CENTURY: UGANDA IN PERSPECTIVE
This article draws heavily from the research and ideas unearthed by Stephen Shapin (2012) for and against the ivory tower concept in his paper “The Ivory Tower: The History of […] More
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VISIONARY BRITISH COLONIALISM: EAST AFRICAN COOPERATION, INTEGRATION, FEDERATION AND INDEPENDENCE.
Visionary British Colonialism: East African Cooperation, Integration, Federation and Independence By Oweyegha-Afunaduula Conservation Biologist Center for Critical Thinking and Alternative Analysis Visionary colonialism is not a widely accepted or established […] More
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THE MUWADO STORYTELLING WEBINARS – CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT, POV, NARRATIVE VOICE & DIALOGUE IN STORYTELLING RECAP – ANNE MORAA
Week 2 of the Muwado Commercial Storytelling Webinars happened on Tuesday, 11th March, with Anne Moraa – a Kenyan feminist writer, editor and occasional performer with a Master’s degree in […] More
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Covid-19 or a New Strain of Malaria? #Stories4Health
The trends on covid-19 have constantly evolved since the beginning of the outbreak. New findings are being made on a regular basis, hence the need to stay constantly updated and […] More
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Top Ugandan Harlem Shake Videos
Warning! This is one of those articles that is meant to help you build your time wasting skills so if you have important things to do, go away. It falls […] More
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WAKAYIMA OF TROPICAL HILLS ACADEMY Ep 11: WAKAYIMA’S CHOIR IS A HIT
Episode 10 The mouse led the way through a series of pathways and alleys and Wakayima followed. “Where are we going?” he would ask, and Kamese would always just say, […] More
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France Aiding Morocco To Colonise Western Sahara
Uganda Solidarity Movement with Western Sahara is calling for the total liberation of Western Sahara, according to the leader of the movement in Uganda, the desert country is still under […] More
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We Are All Feminists
I wake up in confusion because in just a week, I’ve seen three posts bashing feminism. The third post welcomed me to Facebook this morning and I do not understand […] More
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The Pocket Square: High Fashion or Essential?
A few weeks ago, I was going through my closet when I noticed I did not own a white pocket square. The horror! “My life is over. I have a […] More
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How to be a better Idiot.
Remember that guy or girl or whatever variation of human you ran into that day who did or said something that got you thinking “What an idiot?!” Maybe they spoke […] More
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Letter to People Power – NUP
So today I went to the head office of NUP expecting to be lynched! I was prepared to die at the hands of what I thought was largely a collection […] More
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in EventsNgalabi Short Film Festival Returns
Get ready to experience the best of Ugandan and international short films at the 9th edition of the Ngalabi Shorts Film Festival. This highly anticipated event is set to take […] More
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Airport screams
The screams at an airportJarring,The ululations at the Entebbe airport often take you by surprise. You question what might be causing distress.A bomb? A death? An accident? A fight?…The screams […] More
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in Career and Employment, Education and Academia, Events, General or Other, Journalism and Media, Writing and LiteratureTHE MUWADO STORYTELLING WEBINARS – MEMOIR AND PERSONAL ESSAY IN NON-FICTION STORYTELLING RECAP – NEEMA KOMBA
Week 4 of the Muwado Commercial Storytelling Webinars happened on Tuesday, 25th March, with Neema Komba – a poet, writer, and researcher from Tanzania as facilitator. She spoke on the […] More
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The 304 billion Heist
Rebecca Kadaga’s bra was itching and she needed relief after a long day. Passing a hand through the open collar of her official garb and the suit beneath it, she […] More
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Bagaetsho, That Is NOT Who We Wish To Be as a Nation!
Bagaetsho: It was with horror and disappointment that I watched the recent viral video of a young woman getting stripped naked and violated by a mob of men at a […] More
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#MovieTalk Suicide Squad 7.5/10
Since it’s still fresh, I’m going to say as little as possible about the actual film. Lots of good stuff, some regrettably missed chances to knock this out of the […] More
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THE MUWADO STORYTELLING WEBINARS – PLOT, PACING, & STRUCTURE IN STORYTELLING RECAP – KAGAYI NGOBI
Week 3 of the Muwado Commercial Storytelling Webinars happened on Tuesday, 18th March, with Kagayi Ngobi – a Ugandan playwright, poet, performer, publisher, and the founding editor of the Kitara […] More
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