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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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WHY I DON’T HAVE A STRONG AFFINITY TOWARDS CONSTITUTIONALLY CREATED CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS IN UGANDA.
Article Marking My Birthday – 27 July 2025 WHY I DON’T HAVE A STRONG AFFINITY TOWARDS CONSTITUTIONALLY CREATED CULTURAL INSTITUTIONS IN UGANDA By Oweyegha-Afunaduula Conservation Biologist, Center for Critical Thinking […] 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 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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God told me to give you this chicken.
I have another testimonyyyyy!!! and this one is meaty! This happened yesterday morning, but I gave myself time for the excitement to cool off so I could speak properly. So, here […] More
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Writing prompt of the week!
We complain every day about the things our homelands can be. This week, we want to create a wish list that highlights some of these dreams and hopes. Start here: […] 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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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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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 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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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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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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Understanding Uganda’s Evolving Medical Device Regulatory Framework
This month, I joined the Centre for Design, Innovation, and Translational Excellence (CITE) at Makerere University for a medical device innovators forum. The workshop, held on 10 June 2025 at […] More
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in EventsHERITAGE OUTSPOKEN
Hola, It’s been an eventful weekend, the highlights being the Uganda Rugby Cranes (the Africa Rugby Cup) and Isaiah Katumwa’s showdown of the jazz melodies along side industry maestros like […] 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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14 Years of Independence: It’s Time for South Sudan to Unite and Live the Dream
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
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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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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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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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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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Guardians of the Atom: Pakistan’s Nuclear Program and Its Pursuit of Peace with Strength
On May 28, 1998, the remote mountains of Chagai in Balochistan echoed with a sound that changed the course of history. It was not merely an explosion; it was a […] 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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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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Writing prompt of the week!
Do you know how your village came into being? Or do you have some fun theories? This week, we will be writing the origin story of our villages! Have fun! […] More
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in EventsNgalabi Short Film Festival Returns
Get ready to experience the best of Ugandan and international short films at the 9th edition of the Ngalabi Shorts Film Festival. This highly anticipated event is set to take […] More
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UGANDAN FILMMAKERS REPRESENT AT TALENTS DURBAN AND DURBAN FILMMART 2025
A delegation of Ugandan filmmakers made a strong impression at this year’s Talents Durban and Durban FilmMart 2025, held from July 18th to 21st in South Africa. Among those in […] More
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Airport screams
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
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CASTING WORKSHOP AT KAMPALA FILM SCHOOL
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
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The Teen Personal Development Journal
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
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in Fiction
ROCKETS PART 2
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
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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 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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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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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 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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A Letter to Dr. Kizza Besigye: The Conscience of our Nation.
Dear Col (Rtd) Dr. Kizza Besigye, Life may never present me with the opportunity to stand before you, shake your hand, and tell you what an inspiration you are, a […] More
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in Journalism and Media, Law, Crime and Justice, Minorities and People with Disabilities, Politics and Government, War and Conflict
Shadows 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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EAST AFRICA: FEDERATION OR CONFEDERATION?
For a long time, the political talk of the East African Federation has reverberated on the region’s political scene but without resulting in the actual implementation of the scheme. Recently […] 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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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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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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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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#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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A letter to Myself
Dear Self, As you embark on this journey as a storyteller, remember that writing is a form of inquiry, a way of exploring the world and your place in it. […] More
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My Endometriosis Story
I was diagnosed with endometriosis this past August (2020). A disease I have had for just over two decades. The irony is that I had read and heard about this […] 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 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
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MIRACLES STILL HAPPEN: HOW PROFESSOR WASWA BALUNYWA SAVED ME FROM BLINDNESS
When, on the 27th of May, my ophthalmologist at Mengo Hospital, Dr. Dan Bwonya, who had carried out laser operations on my eyes in March 2021 to replace my natural […] More
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Interview with Dela Maranga of the Coke Studio Africa
Dela Maranga is one of the artists from Kenya that was chosen to participate in Season One of the Coke Studio Africa show. This is a unique music show that […] More
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Nnanna's fate #Stories4Health
I thought I’d enjoy the break from school since i didn’t have a lot of friends at school I would miss anyway. I thought wrong because only a month into […] More
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The O'Gali Story
An event is only as good as its organizer. What was the last event you attended? What was the first thing you noticed when you arrived and what was your […] More
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in Fiction#SSWCIII – The Other Side by Mable Barbara Amuron
It’s quiet here. I think I can hear an echo. Even when I’m whispering. Musty too. Why do all Your ‘houses’ have to be musty? Is it the sweat of […] More
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RT. REV. SABINO OCAN ODOKI CELEBRATES 40TH PRIESTLY ORDINATION ANNIVERSARY
The anniversary celebration was well attended and graced by religious leaders; the Apostolic Nuncio to Uganda, Most Rev. Luigi Bianco, The Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Gulu, His Grace John […] More
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Men have very little time to pray. As women, we need to spend most of our time praying for our men…
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
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Rest and Recuperation at Speke Resort Munyonyo
A few months ago, a few friends and I took time off to go and enjoy one of the most celebrated hotels the Pearl of Africa has to offer, Speke […] More
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BIOLOGICAL DESERTIFICATION OF UGANDA: THE PROMISE OF ANALOG FORESTRY
As a professional conservation biologist with immense grounding in ecology and environmental conservation and management, I am worried by the supersonic southward advance of the Sahara Desert. I have been […] More
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in Fiction#SSWCIII – Abasezi by Bwogi Mark Kakuru Timothy
Uneasy lies the head that wears the crown, he thought. Shakespeare might be one of joys of Western education, he mused. Technically though, he neither had a crown nor wore […] More
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#MuwadoLoveLetter She has me, questioning my sexuality.
Dear lover, I have never, once questioned what I feel for you, I am not a lovey Dovey kind of girl, I hate flowers (I think they look better in […] 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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#MuwadoLoveLetter22 DIFFERENT
Dear future ex-wife, From when we are very little, we start to develop our understanding of love. From parents and relatives, then friends at school, with very strong input from […] More
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in Family, Friends and Relationships, Journalism and Media, Movies and Television, Visual Art, Writing and Literature#MuwadoSADCtour Stories from Zimbabwe
As part of the #MuwadoSADCtour, we are meeting up with storytellers and ordinary people to get their creative journeys and life stories. We are a platform of stories so […] More
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ABOUT REHEMA NANFUKA
Rehema Nanfuka shines at UFF 2025 Rehema Nanfuka has solidified her position as one of Uganda’s most diverse and prominent film characters, succeeding as an actor, director, screenwriter, and producer. […] More
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Beyond dependency and the state: The case for knowledge decolonization Part IV
In the first part of this series of articles, we acknowledged the irrefutable existence in the world today of a terminal crisis characterizing itself in climate change, gross human rights […] More
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Writing prompt of the week!
Do you know how your village came into being? Or do you have some fun theories? This week, we will be writing the origin story of our villages! Have fun! […] More
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Today is my last day on earth. But don’t worry about it, I have a plan.
All I ask for is that you indulge me today if you can. Make some excuses for my errors if you don’t mind. Forgive me if I mistakenly step on […] More
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Ife´s Fusion Party
Ife´s Fusion Party is a monthly event that happens the 2nd Friday of every month at Tilapia Centre in Bunga, opposite the market. The next one is on Friday 8th […] More
