Henry Kissinger once said, “To be a country, you need an army, a currency, and a national soccer team.” In Uganda, whenever we play Kenya especially in rugby the meaning […] More
Today, the earth has tilted; a mighty tree has fallen. Professor Dr. George Wilson Kanyeihamba jurist, scholar, patriot, and conscience of the nation has laid down his robes. Uganda, Africa, […] More
Uganda, once the land of a few towering political giants, has now become a breeding ground for what can only be described as a political zoo, a place where every […] More
On July 10th, 2025, the Constitutional Court of Uganda made a ruling that has left many of us confused, amused, and deeply concerned. In the case of Women’s Probono Initiative […] 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
14 Years of Independence: It’s Time for South Sudan to Unite and Live the Dream On July 9, 2011, South Sudan was born. It was a moment of overwhelming joy, […] More
There is a growing tradition of Musevenists. I have studied President Museveni for over 20 years, his books and essays remain optimal sources. At some point(s) I have disagreed with […] More
As someone who loves traveling and discovering new corners of Uganda, there’s always a thrill in finding a place that completely surprises you and this weekend, Buvuma Island did exactly […] More
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
The growing strength and influence of guilds in Uganda’s film industry is beginning to bear fruit, as seen in the increased collaborations between producers and actors and most recently, in […] More
This article is a page from my upcoming book ‘LETTERS TO MY ACTOR’, my personal dedication to actors who will land on a copy. Its a compilation of letters of […] More
Having campaigned under the banner of making the United States the “Crypto capital” of the world, in his first week in office, he signed an Executive Order intended to support […] More
This week is consequential for Uganda’s power structure in the next 5 years as NRMOnline goes to the polls. The next Parliament will have to deal with regulations and policies […] More
PWACK, PWACK, PWACK!!!!!!! Like thunder and honking and clapping all at once. I freeze for a couple of seconds, processing the situation and feeling my heart race. What kind of […] More
Yenze Hip Hop was such an amazing initiative when it was launched. It was about celebrating hip hop. Somewhere along the way, it morphed into a campaign by someone to […] More
A few days ago, a major milestone was achieved for East African filmmakers and audiences alike, the launch of Stream East, a new streaming platform tailored specifically for the […] More
Things were simply not going well for me. In September, I went to Kawale to evict a tenant from my father’s house. I overheard my father telling his new wife […] More
GENDER COMPLEXITIES OF THE FUTURE Imagine this for a moment. Your son grows up, marries the girl of his dreams. She’s beautiful, intelligent, and everything he ever wanted. But he […] More
“NEN AWENE, GULU, WA ILWA”- TEMPRA OMONA’S MUSIC IS DEEP! On Wednesday, September 8, 2021, Tempra Omona shared a post on his Facebook account, “It’s exactly one year. On […] More
DOES UGANDA STILL HAVE A BANYARWANDA QUESTION AFTER THE UGANDA CONSTITUTION 1995 CREATED AN INDIGENOUS GROUP FOR THEM? By Oweyegha-Afunaduula Conservation Biologist Center for Critical Thinking and Alternative Analysis By […] More
As Uganda’s film industry continues to find its footing on the global stage, one debate has quietly grown louder among actors, producers, and casting professionals: Do actors in small film […] More
Yesterday marked the conclusion of a powerful four-day Film Producers Masterclass facilitated by renowned Nigerian producer Chris Odeh. The workshop brought together aspiring and established producers eager to refine their […] More
It’s going to be so hard for Ugandan hip hop to go anywhere when the arguably biggest vernacular rap artist Uganda has produced lives in a bubble of other big […] More
LOVE, LUST AND CONFUSION is a new Ugandan web series coming soon on youtube. Here is the trailer/teaser Subscribe on the channel as we wait https://youtube.com/@Kesafilmz #MakingUgFilmsFamous #UgandanActors More
On Saturday, July 5th, I had the pleasure of attending the Film Income Accelerator, a pitch finale event that concluded a powerful 4-week workshop designed to turn creative film projects […] More
Hola, Recently, I had a glimpse at the Yenze Hip Hop Festival and I must say; Uganda’s Hip Hop has come a long way with some of the industry’s big […] More
In the time before time, when the Great Spirit still walked among us, the Amani people lived between the whispering trees of the Ituri Forest and the endless golden expanse […] More
Comfort meal, stress meal, cheat meal, what is a dish that, once served, turns you into a different person? This week, we will be writing about our very special dishes. […] More
I had the privilege of facilitating a beginner’s casting workshop at Kampala Film School, hosted as part of a two-week Directing for Fiction program led by the incredible filmmaker Pamela […] More
Over the years, I have had sincerely nice friends, but who had questionable values. I have had nice friends who do not pay back the money that they owe. I […] More
This week, I found myself going back to a book that has sat on my shelf for four years: The Life and Legacy of Lapwony Micheal Ocan as told by […] More
The pendulum swings between numbness and pins and needles, making it hard for her to write. Her eldest tells her she can just speak into a phone and it will […] More
I’ve asked Gemini the importance of the “Baby on board” or “baby in car” stickers and it said that they serve primarily as a visual alert to other drivers about […] More
In the sun-kissed savannas of Northern Uganda,Southern south sudan and some parts of congo,the kakwa people have lived for generations.The Kakwa grand father called Jaki was believed to have originated […] More
For the longest time I have taken my cue on how to behave spiritually from the people around me. When I was around skeptics, I looked through my unanswered faith […] More
For years, filmmakers in Uganda have spoken about the need for collective financial strength, a way to cushion the unpredictable nature of our work, build wealth, and take control of […] More
Uganda continues to make impactful strides in the regional and international film scene, not only through award-winning productions but also through professional representation in critical industry spaces. At this year’s […] More
The cracked asphalt of Highway 99 bled heat under the twin suns of Solstice. Dust hung like ash in the air, swirling in aimless patterns between collapsed overpasses and rusted […] More
When I was a kid no one told me I was going to lead the world in my future. I missed out on all that self-esteem. When I was a […] More
Today, the earth has tilted; a mighty tree has fallen. Professor Dr. George Wilson Kanyeihamba jurist, scholar, patriot, and conscience of the nation has laid down his robes. Uganda, Africa, […] 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
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
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
On the Eve of 2020 I was discovered! In Wuhan, China I was revealed! An enemy of the respiratory tract I am named! Difficulty in breathing I initiate! The human […] 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
I recently found myself reflecting on a life-altering decision that I made not too long ago, a decision that has left me broke, unemployed, and burdened with regrets. As I […] 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
At some point in 2002, I dropped out of my first semester (Kyambogo University) and never attended any school again. Obviously, my dad was mad pissed; we barely spoke after […] More
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
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
Background 1. Identity I believe identity is critical to survival. A people that wants to survive the global erosions of culture, democracy and unity of purpose must ensure that it […] More
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
So today, permit me to share with you my second list from my compilation of ‘The Top 10 of Everything Ugandan Poetry’. Everything I write/rate here is based on my […] 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
I am Ugandan. However, I lived in America for 8 years and it was the most incredible experience. I made lots of friends, experienced a lot and learned a lot. […] More
In the discussion about the change of names of Kampala streets, someone mentioned the change of the name of Northcote hall to Nsibirwa hall at Makerere University. Another wondered why […] More
Lamego Hellen Keller got saved in CER as a youth (“bulu”) Her parents were also saved in CER! Heller Keller and the late Lapwony Ongom Abachi (of Sir Samuel Baker […] More
A wise illiterate is in many ways much better than an ignorant elite. In this piece, I will share with you my experience starting a community school and the lessons […] More
A regular traveler who has been to several hotels around the world’s popular cities can easily tell you the difference between the standards and star rating of a hotel. Yet […] More
PART ONE: NOVELS 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 […] More
“NEN AWENE, GULU, WA ILWA”- TEMPRA OMONA’S MUSIC IS DEEP! On Wednesday, September 8, 2021, Tempra Omona shared a post on his Facebook account, “It’s exactly one year. On […] More
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
2024 saw the United States African Command (AFRICOM) make headlines after it was expelled from Niger on the 15th of September 2024. The unit operates under the United States Department […] More
In the last week, we have seen so much turmoil in Kenya that we need to discuss it. Kenya has been grappling with economic challenges including high inflation, rising public […] More
When Busongora was at its greatest geographical extent it is known as the Chwezi Empire. The empire’s most military belligerent ruler was Emperor Ndahura I kya-Rubumbi [known in Rwanda as […] More
I finally watched the live-action Lion King last night. I get where the people who didn’t like it are coming from, it’s not as colourful as the animation ? but […] More
Yesterday marked the conclusion of a powerful four-day Film Producers Masterclass facilitated by renowned Nigerian producer Chris Odeh. The workshop brought together aspiring and established producers eager to refine their […] More
As Uganda’s film industry continues to find its footing on the global stage, one debate has quietly grown louder among actors, producers, and casting professionals: Do actors in small film […] More
Museveni – The rich bully with an arrogant attitude. Always boasting about his new shoes. The only student with a mobile phone in school. His parents send teachers a weekly […] More
Comfort meal, stress meal, cheat meal, what is a dish that, once served, turns you into a different person? This week, we will be writing about our very special dishes. […] More
I had the privilege of facilitating a beginner’s casting workshop at Kampala Film School, hosted as part of a two-week Directing for Fiction program led by the incredible filmmaker Pamela […] More
Dear Mama Nalongo, While watching you attempt to teach the twins how to bake and get caught in the eye of the storm of a flour and cookie dough food fight, […] More
SERMON BY THE RT. REV. MACLEORD BAKER OCHOLA II (B.TH U of S CANADA) – RETIRED ANGLICAN BISHOP OF THE DIOCESE OF KITGUM – AT THE HOLY MATRIMONY BETWEEN MICHAEL […] More
This “where do you see yourself in five years” question is nothing I know how to answer. It makes me feel unserious. Sometimes I don’t even know what I may […] More
Like an orphan to a curfew Or a reason to hurt you I am yet to find you… Like a porno to a perv Or a corner to a […] More
Welcome to the twelfth episode of the #HustleTales podcast. With this podcast, we are focusing on telling the stories of African entrepreneurs and professionals, the hurdles they have jumped […] More
You know how it is, Friday night, a couple of drinks in the system, lit conversations conducted at high volume so they can be heard over the loud music, a […] More
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