WAISEDHA:VANKHORE
Vankhore is a superhero inthe kingzstone universe and a member if the Vanguard. He was also created by CARDIAC under there wardigs project Powers: Flight Plasma vision Super strength Invulnerability […] More
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How to ruin your church’s reputation
A couple of months ago, as I applied my make-up, one thought burned in my mind: I despise cowards. Events from years prior replayed as I prepared to go out […] More
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Why comedian Dr. Hillary was not funny about Gulu ladies
I am a fan of Comedian Dr. Hillary Okello. In Gulu, I have even attended his poorly attended show as it drizzled. However, over the years, Dr. Hillary has trademarked […] More
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Letter to Lydia Namubiru
I am thinking of you, as I always do and always will. I am penning down these memories of my teenage years. As I do, I vividly remember you. […] More
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Returning Home to IPSF: A Journey of Growth, Impact, and Gratitude
Last month, I participated in the 70th IPSF World Congress in Nairobi, Kenya. The International Pharmaceutical Students’ Federation (IPSF) is the global advocacy group for pharmacy and pharmaceutical science students, […] More
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The Case for Confidence and the Case for Self Doubt
Myths and folk tales are historical truths spun out of a community’s lies. This one is from ancient Greece and it goes like this: So there’s this dude Daedelus, right? […] More
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Who is The Teen Personal Development Journal for?
I went for an impromptu meeting last Wednesday. I carried one of these Thrivease baddies and showed it to the person I had to meet. At first instance, according to him, the […] More
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Is Life Not Too Short?
Is life not too short? Are we not allowed to wallow? Why can’t we sit in our own piss peacefully? Can’t we postpone action for a day or two without […] More
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1 NIGHTSTAND – Movie Review
You know that feeling when you sit down to watch a drama that’s almost 2 hours long, and you just hope it’s strong enough to keep you away from your […] More
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UGANDAN FILMS WIN AWARDS IN NIGERIA
Uganda’s film industry made a remarkable mark at the 8th edition of the Kaduna International Film Festival (KADIFF), held on August 30th in Kaduna State, Nigeria. With multiple nominations […] More
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in Cinema, General or Other, Identity & Culture, Journalism and Media, Movies and Television, Visual ArtFILM AND CULTURE MARKET 2025 LAUNCHED
Today was the media launch at National Theatre/UNCC to officially confirm that the event is on. The 4th edition of the Film and Culture Market (FCM) will be from 15th […] More
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CONFESSIONS OF A ( ? )
We wish you to stay perpetually young Not in your skin, but in your need to lean To need us continually Not because you aren’t able But to prove you […] More
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MASIRE: THE LOST 2017 INTERVIEW
In June 2017, just two weeks before his passing, Botswana’s second president, Sir Ketumile Masire, sat down with writer and actor Donald Molosi for what would become his final recorded […] 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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Loukman Ali Is Back with a New Feature Film
Last night, renowned Ugandan film director, Loukman Ali stirred up excitement in the film community after dropping a few camera frames from his latest project. The shots immediately caught […] More
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South Sudan’s Struggle to End Violence Against Women: Why the Law Alone Isn’t Enough
Violence against women is not confined to dark alleys or wartime atrocities—it is happening in homes, villages, towns, and institutions across South Sudan. Reports suggest that more than six out […] More
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What the Dove Did Not Say
She wakes me with a hand that knows only giving, her voice a low hum in the dark: a mother cannot afford to rest. This is my inheritance, not land, […] More
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WAISEDHA:WILDBAT
Wildbat. Leader of the vanguard, former alias vanquish. Powers Telekinetic Pyrokinetic Skilled fighter Technology wizard Army captain More
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SHORT FILM CALLED ‘FALLING OUT’
I missed the premiere but then I watched ‘Falling Out’ on the final day of this year’s Ngalabi Short Film Festival, and it instantly stood out as one of […] More
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A TRIBUTE TO MR. FRANK MURAMUZi
A TRIBUTE TO MR. FRANK MURAMUZi By Oweyegha-Afunaduula Conservation Biologist Center for Critical Thinking and Alternative Analysis 11th August 2025. FRANK MURAMUZI: A TRIBUTE The news of the demise of […] More
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in FictionWine: a short story
One of my boyfriends introduced me to wine. The memory of its taste has never left me -it was so good! If the demons of alcoholism in my father’s lineage […] More
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in Cinema, General or Other, Identity & Culture, Journalism and Media, Movies and Television, Music and Dance, Writing and LiteratureUgandan drama series ‘BORDERS’ is online
As my daughters’ school holiday began, we made it our mission to enjoy as much Ugandan content as possible. After watching the multi award winning film KAFA COH by […] More
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MARIAM NDAGIRE HOLDS ACTORS WORKSHOP
After a long wait for the photos, finally I am publishing this article about this great event. It’s such delays that make me want to attend events with my […] More
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WAISEDHA:VANGORL:THE FASTEST VILLAIN CLONE ALIVE
Vangorl: The Fastest Villain Clone Alive Introduction In the dark chronicles of Waisedha, where science, rebellion, and power collide, a new name strikes fear across the country — Vangorl. With […] More
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in Business and Entrepreneurship, General or Other, Politics and Government, Sports and Fitness, Travel and AdventureUganda Rugby Union’s Mafia Playbook: Thriving in Chaos, Fueling Club Civil Wars
If chaos was a sport, the Uganda Rugby Union (URU) would not only dominate Africa but would host the World Cup for it every other year, and still find […] More
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Concert Lessons from Craig David, Cindy and Dax.
There are many lessons show organisers can pick from the weekend concerts. For starters, all our event organisers should look for Bushington, ask him about the person or team that […] More
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in Innovation, Science and Technology, Manufacturing and Industry, Manufacturing and Industry, Politics and Government, War and ConflictGreat Power Contestation on the Technological Front Between Washington and Beijing
On January 20, 2025, Donald Trump was inaugurated for a second term as President of the United States. One detail at the indoor event stood out: the tech billionaires seated […] More
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in FictionScars: a short story
Suppose for a moment that you were a cold corpse, with your mastectomy chest flat against an even colder post mortem table. You are yellowish, bluish, grey – your dead […] More
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Evangelism
Know this one thing about human beings and you will never struggle to evangelise ever again. I evangelise almost everyday. Easily. I enjoy it very much. In fact, the highlight […] More
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We Are All Feminists
I wake up in confusion because in just a week, I’ve seen three posts bashing feminism. The third post welcomed me to Facebook this morning and I do not understand […] More
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in Business and Entrepreneurship, Career and Employment, Competitions and Challenges, Education and Academia, Family, Friends and Relationships, General or Other, Identity & Culture, Self-help and Inspiration, Writing and Literature
Why the world I was prepared for no longer exists.
I Was Raised For a World That No Longer Exists As a child, the world that I was raised to face when grown, the one I was promised, prepared, and […] More
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WAISEDHA:VANTAGE
Vantage original member of the vanguard who was turned into a member of Woldah’s glaive using aparasitic enzyme. Powers Weapons Nanotech suit Artificial intelligence brain Hacker Regeneration Advanced technology More
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BINTI FILM FESTIVAL LAUNCHES ITS FIRST EDITION IN KAMPALA
The very first Binti Film Festival took place this past weekend, officially opening on Friday, 15th August at Namaste, and concluding on Sunday, 17th August at Central Perk in […] More
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ESUUBI IS A NEW FILM COMING SOON
ESUUBI, a new drama film directed by our own Hosea Ty Adroa and written & produced by Congolese filmmaker Ombeni Katige. The film, which was shot entirely on location in […] More
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Rugby 7s Is Headed for Extinction
It’s a strange thing, this feeling of watching something you once believed in, something you were told was the future, just…fade away. Remember when they sold us rugby sevens? It […] More
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Sacred Love Film Review
At the end of the day, most African films have the same problems. They don’t take time to work that script; the ideas are usually brilliant but somehow, the story […] More
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Account Balance notifications
Hello esteemed storyteller, We hope you are well. If you received this email notification, kindly ignore it, as it’s an ad revenue test notification that accidentally went out. You’ll start […] More
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WAISEDHA:VANKHORE
Vankhore is a superhero inthe kingzstone universe and a member if the Vanguard. He was also created by CARDIAC under there wardigs project Powers: Flight Plasma vision Super strength Invulnerability […] 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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WAISEDHA: THE ULTIMATE STREETFYST
Most people like Western superheroes, so they underestimate Ugandan heroes. Today I am to tell you bout this character streetfyst. He is from. The Waisedh Game over war story. You […] 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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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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How to ruin your church’s reputation
A couple of months ago, as I applied my make-up, one thought burned in my mind: I despise cowards. Events from years prior replayed as I prepared to go out […] 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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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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Princess Wanyana and the Rise of Buganda and Bunyoro
Buganda Kingdom – and indirectly Uganda State – were both named after a Songora prince named Ganda Warusiri whose palace grounds were used as a staging ground for the supporters […] 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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Music Review: Caiiro, Black Motion – Prayer for Rain ft. Tabia
You know those Wakanda shrooms T’Challa used to take in order to access the spirit realm in Black Panther? Well, I think I found my alternative way to commune with […] More
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Why comedian Dr. Hillary was not funny about Gulu ladies
I am a fan of Comedian Dr. Hillary Okello. In Gulu, I have even attended his poorly attended show as it drizzled. However, over the years, Dr. Hillary has trademarked […] 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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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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Constitutional History of Uganda
KABENGWA ALEX 23/U/08540/PS 2300708540 CONSTITUTIONAL HISTORY COUSE WORK BACHELOR OF LAWS YEAR ONE SEMESTER ONE Question; How did the British colonial rule affect the constitutional development of Uganda from the […] More
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WHERE IS EDUCATION GOING IN THE 21ST CENTURY? THE CASE OF UGANDA
There was a time when degrees were not necessary to describe an educated person. This was indeed the case in virtually all cultural and traditional society and among the great […] More
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THE A PASS CONCERT
A PASS can be as stubborn as a mule. He also talks too much. But, he’s very clever and knows what he wants. A couple of days before his concert, […] More
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The #HustleTales of Vanessa Ikwang, Founder of iKWANG Fashion Label
Brief Bio: I’m Vanessa Ikwang, founder of the iKWANG Fashion Label. iKWANG is a clothing line inspired by African prints and art but also expands into other numerous fabrics for […] More
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OBULAMU: THE MEANING OF LIFE #Stories4Health
Words. I know a friend who was told that he was a total failure. I think he didn’t disappoint. I know another friend who was told that he couldn’t amount […] More
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Breaking News: Twegaite Global Executives Unite for a Bold Future
A Historic Gathering of Leaders Los Angeles, CA – Twegaite Global Inc. has taken a monumental step forward as its top executives convened for a high-level strategic meeting aimed at […] More
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My 100-dollar-bet on who will succeed Governor Mutebile
Since his indisposition became public knowledge a few years ago, the frontlines of succession were drawn. The jostling and clamouring began. Contenders bootlicked, prayed, fasted, visited shrines, backstabbed each other, […] 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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CULTURAL PRIDES (VOICES OF HERITAGE) NOT JUST A PROGRAM BUT A NEW CREATIVE CULTURAL HERITAGE INDUSTRY GIANT
CULTURAL PRIDES(VOICES OF HERITAGE)EPISODE 6 Why Culturalprides: Voices of Heritage Is a Must-Watch Program Since its debut, Culturalprides: Voices of Heritage has stood out as one of the most impactful […] 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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Preservation/Documentation of Ugandan football history
Multimedia is a valuable source of worthy memories lived. Technology has evolved and so has the storage of data. From keeping our photos in hard copies and albums to our […] More
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Are you stuck in a relationship because of the good sex? You, my friend, have been Dickmatized!
Forgive me for my crude language, I am sure some are thinking the article title is not befitting of a young lady, but why call a spade a big spoon […] More
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A LETTER TO MY SELF AS A STORYTELLER
Dearest Rashidah, Remember when all you wanted was to write stories? Back in boarding school, during the 2nd Term of Primary Six, you sat in the empty amphitheatre and wrote […] More
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History of Father John Scalabrini Part 4
Life in his new home, Kampala “The Kampala archdiocese then convinced me that it would be pointless to fight the restriction and encouraged me to continue with my pastoral duties […] More
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THE AFRICA RETREAT CENTRE, REHAB FROM HELL – PART 2
The police asked me (made a kindly suggestion) to refrain from speaking any further publicly about the Africa Retreat Centre when I met them yesterday, and I will very likely […] More
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WAKAYIMA OF TROPICAL ACADEMY EP 1: WAKAYIMA NEEDS A SODA
Now, once upon a very recent time, not too long ago, just the other week in fact, the hare, Wakayima, was sitting in Physics class, nibbling at his pencil, staring […] More
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THE MUWADO STORYTELLING WEBINARS – PLOT, PACING, & STRUCTURE IN STORYTELLING RECAP – KAGAYI NGOBI
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
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Near-Death by Excessive Application of Perfume
People who spray perfume/deodorant on themselves like they are spraying insecticide/air freshener/tear gas, why? Just, why??? There I was, strolling along the empty streets today morning, listening to the early […] More
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in FictionGipiir and Labongo #8: Stab the Heart and the Beast will Fall
By Ashley and Kamusiime Mugisha She looked up at him, her eyes were wide open, her lips slightly apart, a small drop of blood had dried on the corner of […] More
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Martha Karua – Standing on business and principle in a murky world of musical chairs?
This is the second post on my series on potential Presidents 2027 and beyond. These opinions are my own and are in no way associated with Kikao. Senior Counsel Karua […] More
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in Education and Academia, Finance, Markets and Economics, Politics and Government, War and ConflictChina’s Global Security Initiative and African Stability
China’s decades of commitment to international peacekeeping have created a powerful precedent for conflict management across the globe. As the world’s second-largest donor to the United Nations regular budget and […] More
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Missing the Bus, Ojuola Tolulope Daniel
Missing the Bus That was how you missed the bus; you had awoken earlier than the usual time and skipped your normal morning routines. Yet, you still missed the damned […] More
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Frank memo to Makerere students
There is a suffocating sense of entitlement among students at Makerere University that they occupy a special place in our country and should be treated as princes. The current strike […] 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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Yenze Hip Hop Cultural Fest 2025 Review
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
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Overcoming the shame that surrounds unemployment
I still have residues of shame inside me, going back to early 2021 when I quit my job and spent that one year out of formal employment. Part of it […] More
