In 2014, under the rubric of Agency For Transformation, I sat with Godber Tumushabe, Angelo Izama, Giles Muhame, Bills Agaba and Melina Platas to discuss the then-in works Patriotism Bill. […] More
The recent debate on Uganda’s working class’s disinterest in borrowing money to invest in assets like homes, apartments, farms and firms, etc, is largely due to the overall price of […] More
When Raila Amolo Odinga drew his last breath on October 15, 2025, Kenya did not just lose a politician, it lost a grandmaster of political chess. For over five decades, […] More
Whoever knew or worked with Maimuna Nicole Tumusiime, especially in the film industry, is still in shock since the heartbreaking news of her passing broke on Wednesday, October 22, […] More
1. Symbol of Unity: The Tower’s four pillars and unifying roof represent Arua City’s diverse tribes (Lugbara, Aringa, Alur, Madi, Kakwa, Indians, Congolese, Sudanese and others), embodying unity as the […] More
Three years ago, I wrote an article on Busoga College, Mwiri titled “Why Busoga College, Mwiri was always a unique school”. This time round, I want to write about “How […] More
For many, admission to an elite institution is less about education and more about validation. It is a shortcut to legitimacy; a stamp that says: “this person is credible”. As […] More
Hola, There is something about a weekend that gets everyone giggly. Some would say it’s the time out of office for two days, thus doing whatever they please. For a […] More
A couple of Ugandan projects were selected in in this year’s Mashariki African Film Festival (MAAFF) which is happening on November 22nd to 29th 2025 1. Feature Film – KIMOTE […] More
On Sunday, I had the privilege of being among the few who witnessed the powerful performance of “MAN TO MAN” at the National Theatre. It was an unforgettable two […] More
Some 3, 4 or 5 years ago, my former workmate told me about the secret of the seven sisters documentary. He shared the link. It must have been politics that […] More
Depuis aussi longtemps que je me souvienne, ma mère aime les garçons. C’est presque une vérité sacrée chez nous. On le sent dans ses gestes, dans son regard, dans sa […] More
DESCRIPTION(This is a work of fiction, all places, people, etc. are not real and weren’t made in reference to any place or person.) In Muni country, Shiba Ada’s life has been shaped […] More
Le miroir de la chambre 7 L’hôtel des Pins Rouges se dressait à la sortie d’une route déserte, entre deux falaises noyées de brouillard. Un vieil établissement abandonné depuis plus […] More
After graduating from Uganda Technical College Bushenyi, I faced a tough job hunt. I started with a training at UEDCL, where I gained practical experience connecting lines and solving faults […] More
Tales of Shenzi Emperors, Rebellion in Arabia, Raids in Europe & Basongora-Chwezi Royals INTRODUCTION The Shenzi Empire was founded in 630 AD and remained in control of central, east and southern Africa […] More
High atop the rolling Biku Hills in Erussi Sub-county, Nebbi District, sits a tiny but extraordinary marvel of faith — Bethel Chapel. Though small in size, its reputation has traveled […] More
I facilitated a conversation around tax as an enabler or impediment of business courtesy of the Rotary club of Kampala and it’s amazing how widely the perspectives vary depending on […] More
As a facilitator with a bunch of creatives, I shared my numerous stories of how I messed up in my career and entrepreneurship journey. I recounted how I had tried […] More
I am deeply saddened by the death of the former Prime Minister of Kenya (2008-2013), Mzee Raila Odinga at the age of 80. Mzee Raila Odinga was my senior chronologically […] More
Matatu Film Stage’s third edition was a lively celebration of Ugandan cinema. From October 4 to 10, Kampala buzzed with film, discussion, and creativity as filmmakers, audiences, and industry leaders […] More
On Saturday, October 4th, between 5 PM and 10 PM, the 3rd edition of Matatu Film Stage officially kicked off in grand style, with a double experience at Nawab Asian […] More
I was having a conversation with one of my close friends about our children and I mentioned ADHD, Now her reaction was, What is ADHD? I have never heard of […] More
Uganda’s plan to generate 1,000 MW of nuclear energy by 2031 is one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects in the country’s history. Let’s break it down: 1. Strategic Motivation Energy […] More
On 4 September 2025, Uganda’s Ministry of Health introduced in Parliament the National Drug and Health Products Authority Bill, 2025, for its first reading. The bill seeks to repeal the […] More
Introduction I wouldn’t quite call myself a photographer—perhaps an amateur at best. But that word always reminds me of what Kutesir told me after our photowalk: “There are no amateurs. […] More
Dear God, Is rain proof that Angels pee, Or your tears are what i see? When every drop, bangs the ground Shaking all possible living things out of living, When […] More
When we speak of privilege, we usually think of gated communities, abundant food, uninterrupted electricity, et al. But for the last 7 years of EQUATE Foundation, I have noticed that […] More
Scaffolding What is the skeleton of your dream? What holds your ideas together? And what is hope built on? Our homes are made of rocks, sand, wood and metal. Engineers […] More
The morning light over Arua City arrived soft and golden, spilling over the rolling hills and market stalls as if the sun itself had been invited to celebrate. The golf […] More
Part I: The Spark of Discovery A Mysterious Pull into the Unknown The rain hadn’t stopped all morning. Thick gray clouds hung over Westbridge High, casting the science building in […] More
A piercing, investigative exposé of a six-month political experiment that suspended democracy in Rivers State under a federal emergency rule. ODIMEGWU ONWUMERE writes that presented as a stabilizing intervention, Ibas’s rule […] More
First, let me thank God who knew me long before I was formed in the womb of my mother in 1949; has preserved me for the last 76 years; is […] More
Chapter 1 For the next two weeks, the silence in the house was not peace—it was a ceasefire. Nakira moved through the house like a ghost. She still made breakfast, […] More
From a very young age, I have been fortunate to find myself in spaces that many only dream of, spaces of politics, power, and leadership. Often, it is my skills, […] More
By incongruence I mean mismatch between two contending parties with regard to perception, understanding, concern, action, interests, perspectives, interpretation, needs, goals, etc. In the case of the knowledge workers of […] More
Gani Fawehinmi, Nigeria’s fearless human rights icon, died not just from lung cancer—but from a broken healthcare system that failed to catch it. Misdiagnosed for months in Nigeria, his real […] More
The recent debate on Uganda’s working class’s disinterest in borrowing money to invest in assets like homes, apartments, farms and firms, etc, is largely due to the overall price of […] More
When Raila Amolo Odinga drew his last breath on October 15, 2025, Kenya did not just lose a politician, it lost a grandmaster of political chess. For over five decades, […] More
Whoever knew or worked with Maimuna Nicole Tumusiime, especially in the film industry, is still in shock since the heartbreaking news of her passing broke on Wednesday, October 22, […] More
We who were present in the distant past of Uganda remember that we lived in a very integrated past of man-nature relations. All of us living in the present know […] More
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
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
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
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
“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
Muwado (More-Words-O) – Africa’s Storytelling Platform, is not just a platform; it is a vibrant collection of emotions, imagination and experiences, all woven together to bridge the gaps between people. […] More
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
Depuis aussi longtemps que je me souvienne, ma mère aime les garçons. C’est presque une vérité sacrée chez nous. On le sent dans ses gestes, dans son regard, dans sa […] More
DESCRIPTION(This is a work of fiction, all places, people, etc. are not real and weren’t made in reference to any place or person.) In Muni country, Shiba Ada’s life has been shaped […] More
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
They say, a society that ceases to learn, ceases to grow. Uganda’s education system has experienced some changes since her independence in 1962. The teacher as the custodian of information […] More
After graduating from Uganda Technical College Bushenyi, I faced a tough job hunt. I started with a training at UEDCL, where I gained practical experience connecting lines and solving faults […] More
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
A race, a creature superior among many, Ruler from yawning abyss to lofty hill, from wide river to bare raven, the air and high seas, both tame under this one […] More
I remember the jubilations when it was announced that Robert Kyagulanyi (AKA Bobi Wine) had won the Kyadondo seat in parliament. Bars played his music all night, days on end. […] More
Christians, The most ridiculous thing I have heard recently on the “let men be men” conversation is, “Men have very little time to pray. As women, we need to spend […] More
The special Commemorative Service in honour of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, 1926-2022, took place on Thursday 15 September 2022 at 14:30 at St Paul’s Cathedral, Namirembe, Kampala, Uganda. I […] More
“Fast and furious 9 is just an incomplete game” That was how someone described it in some WhatsApp group. Unrealistic stunts suffocate Fast and Furious 9. It is the sequel […] More
His smile His smile just reminds me of how deeply he is lodged in the deepest confines of my heart Like Labongo’s spear that Gipir thrust into the heart of […] More
Political instability In 1971, General Idi Amin Dada overthrew the government of President Dr Apollo Milton Obote I. Political unrest gripped much of the Acholi sub-region when many of her […] More
Fox Odoi has given us the most actual account of what happened to Chaka Chaka. Attempts by some people to add the Bobi Wine spin on this story are both […] More
UPDATE 11/07/2020: The #Stories4Health Competition Winners have been announced here. UPDATE 01/07/2020: The #Stories4Health competition has been closed today and the judging panel will be looking at the entries (click […] More
I feel it like physical pain somewhere in my throat I toss and turn in my bed and wait for day break No dreams tonight, just unending thoughts I miss […] More
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
1. Sanyu Fm – The smart & witty one who’s always correcting everyone else’s grammar. Has an online shop selling sex toys & lingerie with free tutorials. Has a butterfly […] More
On 4 September 2025, Uganda’s Ministry of Health introduced in Parliament the National Drug and Health Products Authority Bill, 2025, for its first reading. The bill seeks to repeal the […] More
Written by Muhirwe Dorothy, this episode features Brenda Ibarah as Nightingale & Duncan Lubwama as Angola. In this gripping narrative, we explore the intriguing premise: ‘Entering university as a […] More
This week, a screenshot of a WhatsApp message has been the subject of intense debate and commentary on various social platforms. In it, a parent is complaining about the decision […] More
Following the recent numerous terror attacks in Kampala and surrounding areas that have claimed scores of Ugandans and injured many, Uganda Government in collaboration with Democratic Republic of Congo, has […] More
His mobile phone rings on the coffee table where he abandoned it, and he stiffens. It’s an accident that he is here now, in the same room as his phone […] More
Literature, politics, democracy and the quest or struggle for social justice enjoy a long or enduring symbiotic association. Right from the beginning of time – in the mists and fogs […] More
Much as I am not a journalist by training, I have been practising the trade for over two decades. Journalism, like most professions in this country, is faced with many […] More
You’ve seen those pictures, yea? Of people soaring through the air, faces rapturous, arms outspread, bodies looking oddly relaxed as they hurtle through empty space, their only claim to safety […] More
Over the years, I have received several strange proposals for friendship in my Facebook inbox that have reaffirmed my lingering belief that I am an extremely handsome man. I received […] More
A family member called very early in the morning of Independence day. It was unusual and I thought it could be something unpleasant. Just the day before, we had attended […] More
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