in Photography
#KampalaPhotoWalk by Rahman
Photography has always been more than just pressing a shutter for me but rather it’s my way of telling stories, freezing time, and giving ordinary moments a deeper meaning. What […] More
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in Agriculture, Farming and Gardening, Business and Entrepreneurship, Food and Dining, Innovation, Science and Technology, Nutrition, Wellness and FitnessExpanding the Barolls Saga: Fresh Insights from the Founders’ Feeds
As the sun dips low over Arua Hill Roundabout on this crisp September evening in 2025, Barolls hums with its now-familiar rhythm—grills flaring for the evening rush, startup chefs tinkering […] More
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UCC MOBILE CINEMA POWERS INCLUSIVE FILM SCREENING IN MBARARA
The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has once again proven its commitment to empowering communities through film by supporting the SPEAK Film Screening in Mbarara City on 26th September 2025. Powered […] More
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in Photography
#KampalaPhotoWalk by Isaac Nyenje
I am a Ugandan documentary filmmaker and creative visionary who crafts compelling stories that celebrate resilience, community, and sustainability. Through my films and photography, I amplify marginalized voices and preserve […] More
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The Mysterious Chemistry of Life_PART I
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
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Include National School Feeding Program in the NRM Manifesto to boost Parish development model and protect gains achieved under operation wealth creation.
Parish Development Model is primarily a seed money incentive for mostly rural households in Uganda. Injecting money at grassroots boosts agricultural productivity, stimulates local aggregate demand and spreads the money […] More
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I Went Searching for God, and Found History Preaching. “How Colonialism Rewrote God in Our Image. And Erased Us”
Early this year, I walked into a church. After years of wrestling with questions of meaning, I thought salvation might be a new beginning. For a moment, it was: the […] More
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The Search For Missing ₦300b Under A Retired Naval Officer Appointed To Make Peace
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
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OF DAUGHTERS AND THEIR CHILDREN
This is our granddaughter. Her name is Hearty Cutie. She was named so by her mother on the day she became hers. As with our Lord, her conception and birth […] More
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The Mysterious Chemistry of Life_PART II
Part II: The Molecular Maze Into the Maze The spinning slowed, and gradually the molecular currents around us stilled. We floated in a vast, labyrinthine expanse of glowing structures: massive […] More
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Analysis of the National Drug and Health Products Authority Bill, 2025: A Pharmacovigilance Perspective
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
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Fostering an enabling environment for FinTechs in Uganda
Emergence of the digital economy has revolutionised a multitude of practices, including settlement of dues and transfer of value, resulting into the prominence of FinTechs as a viable alternative means […] More
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MY PROSTATE JOURNEY FROM NAWAKA TO URO-CARE HOSPITAL, NANSANA, UGANDA
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
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The Game That Takes Everything
In the glow of a smartphone screen, a quiet epidemic is claiming the hopes—and sometimes the lives—of Nigeria’s youth. ODIMEGWU ONWUMERE writes that what begins as a harmless bet on a football […] More
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Concrete jungle
Growing up, there were places known for their trees. Ku kalitunsi, was a stretch of road on your way to Nakawa known for its huge Eucalyptus trees. They were cut […] More
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in Career and Employment, Health and Medicine, Identity & Culture, Journalism and Media, Law, Crime and Justice, Politics and GovernmentDeath in Dubai: Uganda’s Heartbreak, Exploitation, and the Fight to Be Heard
In Kampala’s crowded taxi parks, where hawkers shout and matatus blare, the BBC Eye investigation “Death in Dubai” has become the talk of the town. From the dusty bars of […] More
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#KampalaPhotoWalk Sunday September 21, 2025
Hello to the photography enthusiasts. Join us for the Kampala Photo Walk on Sunday September 21, 2025, at 10:30 AM, presented by Badru Katumba, Muwado, and Unpublished Africa, in partnership […] More
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in Poetry
WHEN I DIE…
When I die. Carry my bones delicately, Don’t take big strides, walk softly, Let the ground feel your feet brushing over it gently, Let my bones shake quietly, Not too […] More
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Roots of Love, Fruits of Blessings__PART II
Part 2 – The Years of Testing Time went on, God blessed them with twins, Akena (the boy) and Apio (the girl). The twins grew in strength and beauty, though […] More
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Bright Chimezie’s Birthday Revelation To Fans
Music icon Bright Chimezie teases exciting news with “Ziggimatic” hope to fans after birthday celebration, Odimegwu Onwumere writes Legendary music icon Bright Chimezie, known for revolutionizing the music industry with […] More
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Uganda’s plan to generate 1,000 MW of nuclear energy by 2031
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
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ADHD in Africa
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
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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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Roots of Love, Fruits of Blessing___PART I
PART I The Forest of Mvepi In the heart of Africa, where the earth was rich and dark and the trees rose like ancient guardians, there lay a small village […] 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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Not every sister does what you wish…
At the beginning of the year I wished I had a biological sister. I thought that perhaps there would be someone I would share the emotional load of mom being […] More
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Roots of Love, Fruits of Blessing__PART IV
Part 4 – The Weight of Wealth The day Elizabeth and John left the forest of Mvepi was bittersweet. Their little hut, built with mud and thatch, had sheltered them […] 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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TRY NOT TO COLLAPSE
Being an artist is the best yet worst thing that can ever happen to anyone. And I am going to take you through why I think so. Being an artist […] 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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Roots of Love, Fruits of Blessing__PART V
Part 5 – The Legacy of Love As John’s wealth became more visible, whispers followed him everywhere. Some said he must have joined secret societies. Others claimed he had stolen […] More
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Roots of Love, Fruits of Blessing__PART III
Part 3 – The Hidden Treasure Revealed Years passed, and the twins grew into lively children of ten. They had learned to work in the fields with their parents, though […] More
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If Ben Kiwanuka were Chief Justice today, Dr. Besigye would be free.
On 21st September 1972, Ugandans woke up to the shocking and heartbreaking news that Chief Justice Benedicto Kiwanuka, the country’s first African Chief Justice and a fearless defender of the […] 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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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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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 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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Why is This Apartment so Cold?
Bethany’s eyes flew open. 6:30 a.m. Time to get up. She hated mornings. Not because of the waking, but because she never woke up like other people. No yawns, no […] More
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MAAMA NAKI’S TALES – Chapter 4
MAAMA NAKI’S TALES Chapter 4 They stared at me with wide eyes. I tried not to smile. Yiiii, no grand entrance any more. I felt bad about it. Maama Jonah […] 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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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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in Photography
#KampalaPhotoWalk by Isaac Nyenje
I am a Ugandan documentary filmmaker and creative visionary who crafts compelling stories that celebrate resilience, community, and sustainability. Through my films and photography, I amplify marginalized voices and preserve […] More
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COVID-19: A WILDFIRE #Stories4Health
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
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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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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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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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The pain and regret of quitting my job prematurely.
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
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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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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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The Search For Missing ₦300b Under A Retired Naval Officer Appointed To Make Peace
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
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CRITICAL THINKING, CRITICAL ANALYSIS AND CRITIQUE ARE NOT THE SAME THING
Center for Critical Thinking and Alternative Analysis (CCTAA) “If we are uncritical, we shall always find what we want: we shall look for, and find confirmations” Karl Popper, cited in: […] 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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The history of Father John Scalabrini Part 1
Father John Scalabrini (RIP) – A life dedicated to Serving God and Saving Humanity Born 13 December 1934 – Died 04 October 2016 Father John Scalabrini was born on 13th […] More
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BRITISH-UGANDAN ACTOR ARNOLD OCENG AT FILM CLUB UGANDA
Last evening, Film Club hosted yet another inspiring session, this time with Ugandan-British actor Arnold Oceng as our guest speaker. I had the honor of moderating what turned out […] More
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Menstrual Journal: Periods NOT Taboo #Stories4Health
I just turned 11 and was preparing to get into High School, I was going to leave for boarding school the following day and mom had said she wanted to […] More
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The Chwezi Emperors and the Origin of the African Great Lakes Clan System
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
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Obugabe bwa Nkore (The Freedom of Nkore)
I am not a Munyankore. Let me start with that. Although my clan, Ba Mugara, abasyaba, abazira burunga is multinational and exists among the Banyarwanda, Bakiga, Bahororo, Banyankore, et cetera, […] More
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#MuwadoLoveLetter20 TO COOL COOL BAR, WITH ALL MY LOVE
1999 seems like such a long time ago but it isn’t. It’s merely what older people say when they’re lecturing you about time and how one minute it’s within your […] More
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Dear Men, it's time to stop dying in silence and start speaking up, you are not as strong as you think!!
Dear Men, it’s time to stop dying in silence and start speaking up, you are not as strong as you think!! I wake up everyday to see beautiful articles about […] More
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POLITICS: HOW OPPOSITION HELPED TIBUHABURWA MUSEVENI TO BUILD DYNASTIC RULE IN UGANDA
In politics, where rulers claim that they are actors in democracy building or democratisation, the Opposition comprises one or more political parties or other organized groups that are opposed, primarily […] More
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My Experience Cutting Dwight Howard's Hair
A very tall Chinese man walked into the salon in the evening towards closing hours. He asked if I could go work on his friends from a hotel. I was […] More
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Ugandan Rugby Should Undergo A Commercial Transition
Rugby in Uganda and many parts of the world remains predominantly an amateur sport, often associated with specific communities proficient in English or French. The ongoing Rugby World Cup in […] More
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Harare Has Fallen
I’m at the scene where this movie is being shot. It’s a sunny day in Harare, Zimbabwe. Director, Michael Bay, paces around the set restlessly. He slumps in his seat […] More
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An African Anglican Tribute: HM Queen Elizabeth II, 1926-2022
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
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Kirumira's Assassination and the Disheartening State of Uganda Police Criminal Investigations
If the exact spot where the duo was gunned down had been the scene of a peaceful demonstration to protest the derelict road or lack of street-lighting, for example, I […] More
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I saw things at #NyegeNyege2019
I kept my eyes open, because I didn’t want to miss a thing like Aerosmith would say. I saw a breed of yippies, a cluster of nonconformists, a beeline of […] More
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My Harrowing Near-death Boda Boda Experience
The reason why I never commented on that killer who appeared in CCTV footage strangling a Boda boda rider in Rubaga Division in Kampala is because I had a similar […] More
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in FictionKintu and Nambi: The meeting #1
By Mugabe Victor Love; love is only a word until one sees her face. And fate, fate is only word; or so I thought My father is a god. The […] More
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Landslides in Bududa: CEG’s Statement
Heavy rainfall, steep slopes, slope shape and high clay content in the soil generally have continued to influence the activity of land sliding in East Africa. The 2010 report by […] More
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Will and Monifa Sims, the Worlds Most Awesome Couple rocks Leno Skit.
I am a Ugandan and our television culture is really lousy so every once in a while I like to go on YouTube and see how the Americans are doing it, because, […] More
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Roots of Love, Fruits of Blessing__PART III
Part 3 – The Hidden Treasure Revealed Years passed, and the twins grew into lively children of ten. They had learned to work in the fields with their parents, though […] More
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in Business and Entrepreneurship, Finance, Markets and Economics, Food and Dining, General or Other, Identity & Culture, Sports and FitnessEmbracing Change: A Path Forward for Ugandan Rugby
Ugandan Rugby, a sport rooted in amateurism, stands at a crossroads, poised for transformation into a professional and sustainable endeavor. The urgency to elevate the status of players, coaches, support […] More
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in FictionHold my Hands, Collin Clouddance
This is one of the stories that came out of the Writivism 2014, a project of the Centre for African Cultural Excellence, with the assistance of several partner organisations, which identifies, trains and engages […] More
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Remarks at the Event; Meet the Candidates: Videos and Voting Behavior in Uganda
Serena Hotel, Kampala, and August 9, 2017. Thank you so much. Let me, first of all, congratulate lead researchers – Professors’ Melina and Pia for concluding this work. I also […] More
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Sons of the gods #9
Continued from #8 By Mutebi Wilson A heavy blanket of silence filled the air as Kano looked at his pot in disbelief. There was no doubt his old man had […] More
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Tears Water the Seeds of Change
My Dearest Hearts, The news fluttered into the living room like a wounded bird, its message sharp and unsettling. You, my brave, beautiful children, are planning a march to Parliament. […] More
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THE MELODIC MISHAP
As I stepped into the assembly hall, the warm glow of the morning sun streaming through the windows seemed to reverberate with the excitement coursing through my veins. It was […] More
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How to gracefully fall off a boda boda.
You know how it is on those boda boda commutes…every once in a while, you end up sharing the journey with someone who seems to be going in the same […] More
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Deal or No Deal, Will Uganda Start Commercial Oil Production by 2020?
It is exactly five hundred and sixty-six days (566 days) to the start of 2020. With oil revenues as a catalyst, Ugandan government had planned to turn the country’s economy […] More
