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JUST UNWIND
Hola, We live in crazy times, times when a bottle of beer is equivalent to half a kg of meat, times when local brew (malwa, enturire, etc) are seen as […] More
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Environmental Militarism
Environmental militarism, describes the use of military approaches and resources in conservation efforts. Also known as “green militarism,” environmental militarism refers to the use of military approaches, personnel, and equipment […] More
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Hospital negligence
I’ve just read about how a certain man in Nigeria lost his wife (Post-op) due to nothing but the hospital’s negligence. From forgetting to insert the drainage bag to ignoring […] More
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The Journey of Smith Kiiza: A Legal Scholar Without Borders
In a quiet corner of the UC Davis School of Law library, Smith Kiiza often reflects on a journey that began thousands of miles away—in Uganda, where his understanding of […] More
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Environmental Future
When we talk about environmental future of a country, we are trying to envision the state of nature and our human relationship with it in the future. We are interested […] More
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Building Financially Resilient Businesses
Building Financially Resilient Businesses: Lessons from the JTB Wealth Management Session The session was brilliantly facilitated by Edna Winifred Nebira and Aisha Najjingo Muwanga, who led us through insightful conversations […] More
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MASSIFICATION OF EDUCATION, ACADEMICS BOOM, ACADEMIC BUST AND BOOM PLUS INTELLECTUAL DEATH IN UGANDA
“Intellectual death is endemic in areas where people are unprepared to obtain new information for development. Learning is a way of staying alive.” – Israelmore Ayivor, Shaping the Dream. The […] More
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Commercializing Poetry: Irene Esther Mutuzo Shares Her Journey
Poets are literary artists who express emotions, ideas and thoughts through the use of verse; a creative writing technique typically characterized by a certain rhythm and style. Although many people […] More
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Reflecting on an Unforgettable Journey to the Boardroom!
“The difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little extra” – Jimmy Johnson On January 6th, 2025, I began a defining chapter in my leadership journey—the Journey To The Boardroom […] More
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Dear Muhoozi: Your Children, Friends, and Relatives Have Blood Flowing in Their Veins, Tone Down and Spare This Country. There Is More to Uganda Than Your Ambition for Power.
There comes a moment in the life of every nation when silence becomes betrayal. This is that moment. And if no one has told you the truth lately, allow me […] More
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LAEMED GENRE: THE NEW STORY WRITING TECHNIQUE
— Laemed: A New Wave of Storytelling In a world of structured genres—dramas, comics, novels, and scripts—Laemed stands apart. It doesn’t follow rules. It doesn’t ask for permission. It flows. […] More
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THE WRITER I AM BECOMING
The first time I wrote a piece of art, I sought the guidance of one of my aunties, who had a degree in literature and English. She had just completed […] More
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WAISEDHA STREETFYST
Most people like Western superheroes, so they underestimate Ugandan heroes. Today I am to tell you bout this character streetfyst. He is from. The Waisedh Vogard war story. You can […] More
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Blood on the Land: The Endless Battle for Apaa in Northern Uganda
In the heart of northern Uganda, where the lush savannahs of Apaa straddle Adjumani and Amuru districts, a bitter conflict has raged for over a decade, tearing apart communities and […] More
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THE ORIGIN OF BUSOGA(MYTH)
Title: The Forgotten Son of Empire: How Wangobi Gave Rise to the Basoga By [Mugezi shamilu] For Muwado – Cultural Voices of Africa — Introduction In the rich tapestry of […] More
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in EventsMOVE THE GROOVE
Hola, It’s been one hell of a weekend; the Pope was laid to rest (RIP), Liverpool carried the Premier League cup (I’m still celebrating), and opposition parties in Uganda are […] More
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WHEN CNN CAME CALLING: LESSONS ON VOICE, VISIBILITY, AND PERSEVERANCE
Someone I didn’t even know messaged me on Facebook, saying they wanted to talk to me because CNN, the Cable News Network, wanted to interview me. I knew about CNN, […] More
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ENVIRONMENTAL SABOTAGE ON THE RISE IN UGANDA AS ACCOUNTABILITY OF POWER DECLINES.
Environmental sabotage (also known as ecotage or ecological sabotage) may be due to deliberate acts of property damage or destruction by environmentalists aimed at preventing environmental harm or disrupting projects […] More
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The Lost Art of Customer Care.
We often preach “customer is king,” but in reality, the king is left standing, unattended to in many places in Uganda. As I write this article, I think we deserve […] More
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THE YOUNG CAN ALSO DO.
THE YOUNG CAN ALSO DO. Globally the icons that govern the communities and give it power through their industrious and creative being are being dumped into a pot of no […] More
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Cultural Prides [Voices of Heritage] now showing live exclusively on EthnicPridesOrg YouTube Channel.
Cultural Prides [voices of Heritage] now showing live exclusively at EthnicPridesOrg YouTube channel. Cultural Prides: A Fusion of Culture, Hip-Hop, Health, Education, and Tourism Cultural Prides is not […] More
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Beyond success: A surgeon’s unexpected challenge
Most people hear about my successful surgeries and assume that everything always goes smoothly. But that’s far from the truth. Complications arise, and sometimes things don’t go as planned. Today, […] More
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DREAM WEAVER
Until you share it, a dream is nothing but a nightmare. It festers within, unsettling you, and if kept too long, it gnaws at your heart, tearing it into shreds […] More
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Books Aren’t Too Expensive, Our Priorities Are.
You’ve probably heard that old, troubling saying: “If you want to hide something from an African, put it in a book.” I’ve often wondered where that came from, and perhaps, […] More
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WHAT REALLY HAPPENED TO JAZZ IN UGANDA?
The answer to this question is quite similar to the answers around the world where Jazz Festivals take place. Next door, in Nairobi, Kenya, the demise of The Safaricom International […] More
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A THEOLOGY ABOUT HAIR
Last Sunday, my big boy Thabo went to Sunday school class, and the teacher called him out loud and told him, “Please, by next Sunday, before you come to church, […] More
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in Career and Employment, Education and Academia, Identity & Culture, Law, Crime and Justice, Poetry, Self-help and Inspiration, War and Conflict, Writing and LiteratureLeft behind; the silent struggle of children and youth forced to dropout of school
Left behind; the silent struggle of children and youth forced to drop out of school The gates were open as Mercy( not real names) and her parents, with other children […] More
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Nothing Lasts Forever
Nature’s sounds reigned supreme, drowning out human chatter on the long stretch of white, coarse sand. The sun above was mellow, playing hide and seek in the sky punctuated by […] More
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Shadows and Numbers: Questioning URU’s Data Delivery
A lot has been said on X, a lot has come to the DMs, but one thing is certain, very few read the entire article that has brought us this […] More
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THE BROKEN COLLEGE
THE BROKEN COLLEGE. In the ancient days there lived a Palace of redemption, a Palace of understanding, a Palace of academic excellence and a Palace of Faith coupled with a […] More
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Cultural Prides [Voices of Heritage] now showing live exclusively on EthnicPridesOrg YouTube Channel.
Cultural Prides [voices of Heritage] now showing live exclusively at EthnicPridesOrg YouTube channel. Cultural Prides: A Fusion of Culture, Hip-Hop, Health, Education, and Tourism Cultural Prides is not just a […] More
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Mental Health Stigma & Tools for Mental Wellness
Over the past few years, the mental health topic has been making rounds on social media, and the news continuously — an acknowledgement that we need to focus on more, beyond our […] More
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in Finance, Markets and Economics, Law, Crime and Justice, Manufacturing and Industry, Mining and Minerals, Politics and Government, War and ConflictCursed Riches: Congo’s Gold and the Ghosts That Haunt It Deep in the heart of Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo,the earth hums with Secrets
Beneath the lush, emerald hills and tangled forests lies a fortune that could light up the world: gold, cobalt, tin, tantalum, tungsten—minerals that power our smartphones, electric cars, and satellites. […] More
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A Moving Mine
Part 1: Beneath the surface It was a beautiful normal day in Kwesele village, a home in the northwestern part of Zambia. Where the sun dipped into the horizon and […] More
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THE MUWADO ART OF COMMERCIAL STORYTELLING WEBINARS – WEEK 8 RECAP
Week 8 of the Muwado Commercial Storytelling Webinars happened on Tuesday, 22nd April, with Moses Kiboneka, aka Uncle Mo, a sensational Ugandan comedian, actor, and social commentator, as our facilitator. […] More
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THE MUWADO ART OF COMMERCIAL STORYTELLING WEBINAR – WEEK 7 RECAP
Week 7 of the Muwado Commercial Storytelling Webinars happened on Tuesday, 15th April, with Lorna Okeng – a creative technologist, immersive curator, foresight practitioner, and researcher with a deep interest […] More
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in EventsTHE CHECKLIST
Hola, The longest public holiday (Easter) in every year is coming to an end, the four days of relaxing, family time, bonding and remembering who died for our sins (Praise […] More
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Broken 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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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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Endangered By Lockdown #Stories4Health
It was exactly nine-thirty in the morning. The atmosphere was bright, noisy and gay. The morning sun was still tender to the skin as it rose from the East with […] 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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KAMPALA’S BEST BREAKFAST COMBOS
I posted on my social media asking for thoughts about a breakfast series where I review restaurants/ hotels with the best breakfast options around Kampala. The response was positive. I […] More
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Busongora’s Queen Kitami cya Nyawera and the Rise and Fall of Mpororo
During the reign of Queen Kitami cya Nyawera of Busongora a fugitive Rwandan prince named Murari Kamali arrived at the court of the queen and was granted asylum. Murari was […] More
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THE DEATH OF VOLTAIRE
A few months ago, we were at table having breakfast after Mass as we always do, and discussing the current affairs, with the usual talk about Trump, North Korea, Kenya […] More
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Dr. Amos Kigenyi: Transformational Leader and President of Twegaite Global Inc. From Music to Medicine to Global Leadership
Dr. Amos Kigenyi, formerly known as Gen Mega Dee in the East African music scene, has undergone a remarkable transformation, evolving from a celebrated musician into a highly respected healthcare […] More
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A Personal Tribute Dr. Martin Jerome Okech Aliker, a reflection of a life well lived.
Inks have drained, keyboards have clicked, words have poured, in celebration of a life well lived! A cliche goes ” _the full length of a tree is only well known […] More
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OBULAMU: THE MEANING OF LIFE #Stories4Health
Words. I know a friend who was told that he was a total failure. I think he didn’t disappoint. I know another friend who was told that he couldn’t amount […] More
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The Roast Pork Festival
Warning: The content that follows is haram! Proceed with caution or FOMO, depending on your views towards pork. Vegetarians, I’d walk away too if I were you. Me as me, […] More
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60 Ugandan Females aged between 18 and 22 have been recruited to work in Russia, under the Alabuga Start program.
Alabuga Special Economic Zones SEZ program has been embroided in controversy surrounding the recruitment and alleged exploitation of young African women. Under the disguise of an educational or joint study […] More
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The Journey of Smith Kiiza: A Legal Scholar Without Borders
In a quiet corner of the UC Davis School of Law library, Smith Kiiza often reflects on a journey that began thousands of miles away—in Uganda, where his understanding of […] More
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MASSIFICATION OF EDUCATION, ACADEMICS BOOM, ACADEMIC BUST AND BOOM PLUS INTELLECTUAL DEATH IN UGANDA
“Intellectual death is endemic in areas where people are unprepared to obtain new information for development. Learning is a way of staying alive.” – Israelmore Ayivor, Shaping the Dream. The […] More
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NYABINGI/BINGHI RASTAFARI MUSIC (WHAT IS IT?)
In Jamaica, it is Count Ossie who is credited for creating what is now called Nyabingi Drumming. It is the traditional music of the Rastafarian practice and it is used […] More
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Commercializing Poetry: Irene Esther Mutuzo Shares Her Journey
Poets are literary artists who express emotions, ideas and thoughts through the use of verse; a creative writing technique typically characterized by a certain rhythm and style. Although many people […] More
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30 titles that are Ugandan: The importance of reading local and appreciating talent. PART 2: PLAYS
How pertinent is it to read local authors? I have read so many international authors whilst growing up – during the many classes I have attended, the most outstanding thing […] More
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#RolexInRwanda Norrsken Africa Week 2023 – The Uganda Perspective
I like to categorise myself as a travel writer. I also like to think of myself as an innovation enthusiast. Last week, I got to embrace both identities. Just next […] More
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With J.C Muyonjo’s ‘No Love’, RnB is Still Alive!
I think I am one of the few people who don’t really like today’s RnB music that much. As a matter of fact, I think it is shallow, ordinary and […] More
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in FictionGipiir and Labongo #8: Stab the Heart and the Beast will Fall
By Ashley and Kamusiime Mugisha She looked up at him, her eyes were wide open, her lips slightly apart, a small drop of blood had dried on the corner of […] More
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IN THE SHOES OF A KAMPALA POET
Recently a friend, Kidron, while disagreeing with my stance on the concept of performance poetry in Kampala spaces today, made a point which reminded me of the brutal reality we face […] More
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The Color Of Regret
The flickering neon sign outside the rundown cafe cast an unforgiving light on my face, highlighting the worry lines etched around my eyes. The once vibrant melody of my native […] More
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Why Muzungu Boda Should be Stopped
Uganda’s social media is daily fed with antics of a White man from New Zealand calling himself Muzungu Boda. He is most popular for the drifting stunts he performs with […] More
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Kintu and Nambi; Kayikuzi and Kintu #25
Continued from; Walumbe’s delight #24 By Aine Susan Kayikuzi made his way to the edge, his source of solace over the years.Yet even there,one could feel the tension between the […] More
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THE WRITER I AM BECOMING
The first time I wrote a piece of art, I sought the guidance of one of my aunties, who had a degree in literature and English. She had just completed […] More
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It's the little things in life
One of my boda guys, *George* has been mesmerised by the 40 Days Over 40 Smiles Foundation backpacks since he first saw them. If he had to make a delivery, he would […] More
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HOW TO BUILD YOUR DREAM HOUSE WITHOUT LOAN
The dream of a young man is to own a house he calls his with title in his own names. However, often times the costs associated with construction has killed […] More
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What's the correct way to eat Luwombo?
It’s a polite Monday afternoon and I’m having lunch in one of the more popular restaurants in Kampala – the kind where young and fairly accomplished corporates gather for expensive […] More
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Open Letter to the Ugandan Christian-Zionist
Beloved Christian, The support of Israel’s assault on the sovereignty of other states has become another sacrament within our Christian tradition. A significant number of Ugandan Christians frame their support […] More
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We shouldn’t let philosophy die in Uganda
One of the oldest disciplines in formal education is philosophy. Most other disciplines are known to have been birthed by philosophy. It is partly in recognition/acknowledgement of the fact that […] More
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THE ALTERNATIVE KNOWLEDGE SYSTEMS WITH SPECIAL EMPHASIS ON TRANS-DISCIPLINARITY
In academia, we are used to assigning ourselves to small pockets of knowledge with rigid walls around them. Scholars in one discipline hardly communicate with those in another. In those […] More
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THE HISTORY OF THE EMPEROR OF FOOTBALL: THE ONE TOUCH STORY
Preparations started at breakfast, you could see us closely eyeing the sack where the polythene bags were dumped. Polythene bags were currency and in those days, we used paper wrapping […] More
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Making a case for criminalising marital rape
Marital rape, a pervasive issue often shrouded in societal silence, demands urgent attention. Globally, many countries have already recognized the need to criminalize marital rape. It is an imperative move […] More
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Dear Dad, A young man died.
Dear Dad. A young man died. The causes of death are numerous. His father said he is dead because of his tribe. An onlooker said he is dead because he […] More
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Oil Production Licences Issued, What Next?
The government of Uganda has so far issued three production licences to oil companies. The oil companies that have been issued with production licences are Total, Tullow and CNOOC oil […] More
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Dr. Daniel R Ruhweza Appreciation
I was 19 years old when I put up my hand to express an opinion about the circumstances when abortion is / should be a right, to be exercised by […] More
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WHY IS MARRIAGE NOT EASY IN TODAY'S GENERATION?
I am a well-known preacher of love because I feel love is everything and an emotion that keeps people bonded and committed to one another, or to something – because […] More
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What if ladies used #EyeBrowsOnFleek as self-defence weapons?
#EyeBrowsOnFleek is one of the latest fads in the women’s beauty industry. For those that are not following the trends allow me to break it down for you. With this […] More
