Peace Interlude
98—63—4 Enter. Password incorrect. Two more tries. 98—36—4 Enter. Password incorrect. One more try. Tremors, palpitations, sweat— try to breathe. Breathing’s easy. That’s why they say it’s as easy […] More
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Imagine having heaven as your creative source…
I sang a song in my dream. It was a new song. I was also aware that I was dreaming. So I sang it again, and again, trying to memorize […] More
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in Journalism and Media, Law, Crime and Justice, Minorities and People with Disabilities, Politics and Government, War and ConflictShadows of Sanctuary: The Unraveling Security of Bweyale Under Kiryandongo’s Refugee Settlement Weight
In the heart of Uganda’s Kiryandongo District, where the Kampala-Gulu highway hums with trade and travel, lies Bweyale Town, a bustling hub overshadowed by the sprawling Kiryandongo Refugee Settlement. By […] More
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in EventsTHE WIGGLE WAVE
Hola, Have you ever noticed how in the beginning of every new month (first two weeks) there is always a series of events that involve a lot of shaking aka […] More
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Does Patriotism Need to Be a Birthright?
What does patriotism mean to you? I was listening to a True Spies podcast featuring a former CIA agent- David Tyson, who served in Afghanistan. He was discussing the afterlife […] More
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ABOUT CLAIRE SHEILA BIRUNGI
Born and raised in Kampala, the last of five siblings, Claire Sheila Birungi studied Development Studies at Nkumba University. A wife and mother of four, her life has been a […] More
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THE KISORO FARMERS: A LESSON IN COMMUNITY-DRIVEN AGRICULTURE FOR WEST NILE
Flying over Kisoro, one cannot help but be awestruck by the patchwork of vibrant, productive farmland below. These aren’t the vast, mechanised estates you might associate with commercial agriculture. No—this […] More
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MY THOUGHTS ABOUT ‘ZERO ALTERNATIVE’, A FILM FROM NYAKASURA SCHOOL
I spent my Sunday browsing a site called streameastfilms.com in search of a Ugandan film to watch. That’s how I landed on ‘ZERO ALTERNATIVE’, a new student-centered film by Mzee […] More
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CHARLES JAMES SSENKUBUGE ON RESPECTFUL COLLABORATION IN THE CREATIVE INDUSTRY
While the full article and official photos are coming soon, I couldn’t wait to share one powerful moment that resonated deeply with many of us in the room. A participant […] More
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She loves you so much.
She loves you so much. That’s why she bears with you. You come home at night to find her awake, waiting for you, deluded by sleep. She has made food […] More
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The call of salvation is a call to death
You see, the call of salvation is a call to death. It is the unglamorous part of salvation—the terms and conditions, so to speak, in the fine print at the […] More
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YOU ALL NEED TO SEE NAMPANGA’S PERFORMANCE IN NEW SHORT FILM ‘WHO ARE YOU’
The Ugandan screen lights up once again as award-winning actress Pelly Penina brings raw intensity and unmatched emotion to the newly premiered short film, WHO ARE YOU, now streaming on […] More
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KAFA COH HAS STARS
Uganda has seen its fair share of star-studded productions, especially in television drama series. But pulling off a high-profile cast for a film is a much tougher challenge. It often […] More
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FINALLY A SHAKIRA KIBIRIGE SFX MAKEUP WORKSHOP IN KAMPALA
Celebrated Ugandan multi-award-winning makeup and costume designer Shakira Kibirige is finally bringing her expertise to a live local audience with a rare physical workshop in Kampala. This highly anticipated session […] More
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Who’s sponsoring the Sheebah and Ava Peace chaos?
So Ava Peace went to Nessim and recorded a song. She then contacted a guy to do background vocals for the song, and he agreed. Then Sheebah went to the […] More
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To Be a Country: Uganda’s Rugby Loss and the Crisis in Sporting Leadership
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
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MY KAKWA CULTURE
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
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in General or Other, Journalism and Media, Law, Crime and Justice, Minorities and People with Disabilities, Politics and Government, Public Relations & Press Releases, Writing and LiteratureThe Shifting Sands of Safety: How Refugees Reshaped Bweyale’s Soul
As the sun dips behind Bweyale’s acacia-dotted horizon, the once-lively trading hub along Uganda’s Kampala-Gulu highway hums with unease. The streets, where traders and truckers once swapped stories over roasted […] More
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What am I, faithwise?
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
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STREAM EAST LAUNCHED
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
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DO I QUIT MY JOB FOR ACTING?
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
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HOLLYWOOD ACTOR MEETS UGANDAN ACTORS & PRODUCERS
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
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UGANDA’S NEW ANIMATED SERIES
A bold new Ugandan animated series is in development, and talks are underway to bring it to leading broadcasters across Africa. Titled NYOTA FORCE, the project promises to be a […] More
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A letter to my younger self.
This journal is a letter to my younger self. It won’t be an emotional one that starts with “Dear…” but a draw back to the person I was. I do […] More
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in Education and Academia, Law, Crime and Justice, Politics and Government, Public Relations & Press Releases
Gender-Neutral Polygamy in Uganda: A Ruling That Raises More Questions Than Answers
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
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The Gavel That Roared: Honouring Justice Kanyeihamba’s Legacy.
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
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Writing prompt of the week!
Writing prompt of the week! Ever been in the green scene of the forest? Either on a picnic, school trip, farm tour or just a random walk that led you […] More
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NGALABI 2025 CLOSES IN STYLE
Over the weekend, on Saturday 26th July, marked the vibrant closing of the 9th edition of the Ngalabi Short Film Festival at Goethe-Zentrum Kampala in Bukoto. For me, it was my […] More
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TRACING THE GENEALOGY OF THE MOTHER CHARLES AFUNADUULA-OVUMA NGOBI ISABIRYE: 1923–2007
TRACING THE GENEALOGY OF THE MOTHER CHARLES AFUNADUULA-OVUMA NGOBI ISABIRYE: 1923–2007 By Oweyegha-Afunaduula Conservation Biologist Center for Critical Thinking and Alternative Analysis This article traces the genealogy of the mother […] More
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A Moving Mine
Part 3: The Minerals Vanished, But The Mystery Remained. The miner toured Nala around the site and asked him to come back for a work in the morning. Later that […] More
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FILM PRODUCERS’ MASTERCLASS CLOSES
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
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in EventsUNDERNEATH THE WEEKEND
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
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IS WOMEN EMPOWERMENT A THREAT OR A PROMISE? DOES MASCULINITY NEED REDEFINING?
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
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Writing prompt of the week!
They say life is full of ups and downs, and we can all agree that the best parts of this rollercoaster are when we make a comeback from a state […] More
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in Events
THE FILM INCOME ACCELERATOR 2025
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
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in FictionHow to Hunt an Elephant: A Lesson from the Breath of the Forest
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
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The Good Don’t Last Long
The good don’t last because we put too much pressure on them, results; high blood pressure and all that. Every day in their inboxes, how can they last? The good […] More
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Give me Biblical faith.
I want a faith experience aligned with scripture’s illustration of it -not the safe, watered-down version that gives the appearance and comfort of possessing faith, but lacking its potency. This […] More
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in EventsWEEKEND TWISTS
Hola, A weekend twist normally happens when both indoor and outdoor events are going down and, they all carry an almost similar level of audience magnitude. Picture this; you’re in […] More
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Peace Interlude
98—63—4 Enter. Password incorrect. Two more tries. 98—36—4 Enter. Password incorrect. One more try. Tremors, palpitations, sweat— try to breathe. Breathing’s easy. That’s why they say it’s as easy […] 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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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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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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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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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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CONFRONTING THE SCHOOL DROPOUT DILEMMA IN UGANDA
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
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Amida Shatur, DR Congo’s ultimate love magnet
I’ve a Kenyan friend, Martins Williams Nyakone. I hear he is a pastor now. Previously, Martins did rounds in rumba and a lot more, including the inner circles of dingy […] More
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Imagine having heaven as your creative source…
I sang a song in my dream. It was a new song. I was also aware that I was dreaming. So I sang it again, and again, trying to memorize […] More
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On The health of a Ugandan during the COVID 19 Pandemic. #Stories4Health
In December 2019, we were celebrating our grand entrance to the new year. However, at the same time a virus that has since consumed most of people’s lives on the […] More
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Does Patriotism Need to Be a Birthright?
What does patriotism mean to you? I was listening to a True Spies podcast featuring a former CIA agent- David Tyson, who served in Afghanistan. He was discussing the afterlife […] 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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What Shall We Tell The Kids: Or The Inflated Value Of Youth
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
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ABOUT CLAIRE SHEILA BIRUNGI
Born and raised in Kampala, the last of five siblings, Claire Sheila Birungi studied Development Studies at Nkumba University. A wife and mother of four, her life has been a […] More
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THE KISORO FARMERS: A LESSON IN COMMUNITY-DRIVEN AGRICULTURE FOR WEST NILE
Flying over Kisoro, one cannot help but be awestruck by the patchwork of vibrant, productive farmland below. These aren’t the vast, mechanised estates you might associate with commercial agriculture. No—this […] More
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UGANDA FILMMAKERS SACCO OFFICIALLY REGISTERED AND LAUNCHED
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
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Marrying a prostitute is much better than a virgin.
Men are from Mars and women from Venus, is there a nexus between the two sexes? What do men really want; they say marrying a prostitute is far better than […] More
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CHARLES JAMES SSENKUBUGE ON RESPECTFUL COLLABORATION IN THE CREATIVE INDUSTRY
While the full article and official photos are coming soon, I couldn’t wait to share one powerful moment that resonated deeply with many of us in the room. A participant […] More
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THE TOP 10 UGANDAN POETRY BOOKS (FROM 2000 -2020)
So, my list 3 of The Top 10 of ‘Everything Ugandan Poetry’ features my top 10 Ugandan poetry books in public circulation between 2000 and 2020. This is a long […] More
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Event of a Fire
Francine packs her things; frantically, teary-eyed, her hands shaking. She has to leave, she can’t wait, she has to breathe. Smoke creeps in from under the door, the flames will […] More
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DOES A SPIRITUAL WORLD EXIST JUST LIKE THE PHYSICAL WORLD DOES?
You may or may not have heard of someone called Swedenborg. I have been reading about him. He wrote a book with the title Heaven and Hell. If you read […] More
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in PoetryCARNAGE #Stories4Health
All hail the queen; Covid19 the great Destroyer of the 7 nations; With no regard for cultures Immorality her quest; Unquenchable her thirst; Elixir must be filled; So blood she […] More
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Am Not The Enemy #Stories4Health
AM NOT THE ENEMY Hello there Mr. Tugume! Yes, you are my new host. Oh where are my manners! Let me introduce myself. I am the corona virus ambassador to […] More
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Kasumba’s stroke of genius
On the night of Monday April 20th, police arrested and jailed NBS news reporter and anchor, Samson Kasumba! He stayed in their cells for an entire night. On Tuesday he […] 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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#Stories4Health Writing Competition [CLOSED]
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
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Opportunities For Storytellers
Look out for these exciting opportunities this April. The 2025 Iskanchi Book Prize Iskanchi Press has opened submissions for the 2025 Iskanchi Book Prize, an award that celebrates bold, boundary-pushing […] More
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Ugandan Rugby Can Work
There is more than hope for Ugandan Rugby than the gloom hovering around. There are myriads of factors that have besieged Rugby but because of the love of the game, […] More
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What you should know when you are going Bungee Jumping
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
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KAFA COH HAS STARS
Uganda has seen its fair share of star-studded productions, especially in television drama series. But pulling off a high-profile cast for a film is a much tougher challenge. It often […] More
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Kenyans Reject The Finance Bill
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
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THEY MET ON A MOVIE SET #MuwadoLoveLetter22
The other day, I was fortunate to be working on a local film set when I took notice of a couple of extras who had taken their role of “lunch […] More
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Hopefully Bolder into 40….
It’s a month and three days into my 39th year. I am very grateful to God. As I approach 40 years, I want to be much more intentional about my […] More
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What is the difference between a political party and a movement?
In the social media exchanges between FDC diehards and People Power adherents, I keep seeing one side insisting that it is a political party that has a constitution and structures […] More
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What am I, faithwise?
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
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Alyvea – Passion and Purity
When I got onto the night train, I looked for my seat, praying to God that it would be a window seat. I walked down the aisle looking at the […] More
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in Family, Friends and Relationships, Health and Medicine, Religion and Spirituality, Self-help and InspirationLETTER FROM SOMEONE WHO WAS BULLIED.
Bullying is often seen as a mild phase of someone’s life. Something that isn’t as significant. I was bullied for most of my schooling. Being bullied is disturbingly a shameful […] More
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OF FRANCE AND ITS CIVIL LIBERTIES
In March 2011, the French government issued a policy statement regarding the wearing of the burka by Muslim women. In part, it stated that covering one’s face is equivalent to […] More
