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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 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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Skin deep.
The Eugene Foundation knew exactly how to market their latest product. They commissioned celebrities to talk about the pill on talk shows and had the heavy-set ones use it then […] 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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in Poetry
DO ANGELS PEE?
Dear God, Is rain proof that Angels pee, Or your tears are what i see? When every drop, bangs the ground Shaking all possible living things out of living, When […] 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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“Doctors in Nigeria could not see it, but the London doctors could”
Gani Fawehinmi, Nigeria’s fearless human rights icon, died not just from lung cancer—but from a broken healthcare system that failed to catch it. Misdiagnosed for months in Nigeria, his real […] 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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MY VOICE ON THE KNOWLEDGE WORKERS – UGANDA GOVERNMENT INCONGRUENCE
By incongruence I mean mismatch between two contending parties with regard to perception, understanding, concern, action, interests, perspectives, interpretation, needs, goals, etc. In the case of the knowledge workers of […] More
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MATATU FILM STAGE ROARS BACK
As the October breeze sweeps through Kampala’s vibrant streets, the buzz of creativity is louder than ever. This weekend, the Matatu Film Stage returns for its third edition, igniting screens […] 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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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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in Environment & Climate, Events, Fashion and Beauty, Identity & Culture, Music and Dance, Pets and Animals, Travel and Adventure, Visual Art, Writing and LiteratureWhen Arua City Danced with the World: A West Nile Story of Gold, Culture, and Hope
The morning light over Arua City arrived soft and golden, spilling over the rolling hills and market stalls as if the sun itself had been invited to celebrate. The golf […] More
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MATATU FILM STAGE 3 IN KAMPALA
On Saturday, October 4th, between 5 PM and 10 PM, the 3rd edition of Matatu Film Stage officially kicked off in grand style, with a double experience at Nawab Asian […] More
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The City that breathes in Layers
Kampala is not a city that whispers; it hums, loud, unfiltered, and alive. Every morning, it wakes to the chorus of engines, vendors, and footsteps, a city whose pulse beats […] 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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 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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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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Dating and love in a Generation That’s Tired but still Hoping
There’s a fatigue in our generation when it comes to love, the kind that comes from trying, giving, believing, and breaking, over and over again. It’s the exhaustion that makes […] More
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Learning about emotions and mental health saved me.
Somewhere in December 2014, I hated the idea of waking up. For someone who liked to have her own space, I’d started fearing being on my own. I’d dispelled the […] More
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The Crane’s Ascent: Uganda’s Love For It’s Football
In the heart of Kampala, where the streets hum with the rhythm of matatus, vendors hawking roasted maize, and the chatter of daily life, football has always held a special […] More
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in Theatre‘Eddungu Lya Musa’ Play Review
On Friday, 5th September, I had the privilege of attending the premiere of Eddungu Lya Musa, a powerful theatrical production staged by Artmarshals at Bat Valley Theatre. My wife […] 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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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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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 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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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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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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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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UGANDA, ARE WE REALLY STRONGER TOGETHER ANYMORE THAN WE WERE ON INDEPENDENCE DAY?
When the British colonialists arrived in Uganda in 1894, They set about weaving so many traditional nationalities into one. The weaving process ended in 1962 with the formation, constitutionally, the […] 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 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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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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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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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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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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THE DEATH OF VOLTAIRE
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
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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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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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REHAB FROM HELL – THE AFRICA RETREAT CENTRE
We pulled up into the gate and my sister’s kids came running behind the car to meet us. I pushed open the passenger door. The little one jumped into my […] More
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Africa has never received Foreign Aid, a Fallacy of soft power.
There has been a heated controversy surrounding aid on the continent fueled by a Trump executive order. The saddest part is that African elites cannot grasp the myth of Aid […] More
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in Environment & Climate, Events, Fashion and Beauty, Identity & Culture, Music and Dance, Pets and Animals, Travel and Adventure, Visual Art, Writing and Literature
When Arua City Danced with the World: A West Nile Story of Gold, Culture, and Hope
The morning light over Arua City arrived soft and golden, spilling over the rolling hills and market stalls as if the sun itself had been invited to celebrate. The golf […] More
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ARE YOU GUARDING A CONCRETE SLAB?
In the words of Sandras J. Phiri. There was an army barracks that always had on its duty roster 4 soldiers to guard a concrete slab in front of the […] More
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5 BUSINESS IDEAS AND SIDE HUSTLES TO START AS A YOUNG PERSON THAT WILL EARN YOU OVER 1M UGX MONTHLY IN 2023
One of the biggest topics that have been running through my mind in the past few days has been how best I can help my fellow young men and women […] 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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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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Top Gear Crew attempt to find the Source of the Nile
Top Gear Season 19 Episode 6 (Africa Special Part 1) This video belongs fully to the BBC. It is purely for viewing only. The Top Gear crew were in East […] More
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IS UGANDA’S NUCLEAR PLANT IN BUYENDE, BUSOGA, A DISASTER WAITING TO HAPPEN?
History of Nuclear Energy The first nuclear reactor, Chicago Pile-1, was built in late 1942. The reactor was part of the Manhattan Project, which was the Allied effort to create […] More
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Living with Chronic Pain: My IBS Story. #Stories4Health
I was fourteen when I had my first flare-up – that is what they call it. When it hurts so bad and nothing seems to make it stop. I was […] More
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Security Should Protect and Serve the Poor
The world is dealing with the devastating disruption of the COVID-19 pandemic and leadership has been put to the test, especially on how to handle emergencies of this nature. To […] More
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Satirical writing brings joys and sorrows
A few months ago, I had a chat with a Makerere University literature lecturer about satirical writing. He had earlier told me that he uses my writings in his classes […] More
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in Family, Friends and Relationships, Identity & Culture, Self-help and Inspiration, Writing and LiteratureThe lessons we learn from “letting go”
The first time you ever consciously walk away from something or someone, be it a bad behavior, an unhappy relationship, an unjust system, or a way of life, I think […] More
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The dog who could cross the road.
Simba looked pensively at the grey matter that was between him and the green grass where plenty of butterflies flapped around, waiting for him to chase around aimlessly. This grey […] More
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My Grandma Beat Covid-19!!
My 86 – 88 years old (don’t ask ) Grandma beat #COVID19 – feels good saying that. Receiving her negative test, I reflected on the 3 weeks of her sickness. This lady is […] More
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Review of The 2024 Uganda Film Festival (UFF)
Yesterday’s Uganda Film Festival (UFF) by UCC was one of the best editions they have held over the years. And I’m not speaking about the films, the quality of this […] More
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letter to my former classmate
Letter to my former classmate /schoolmates Dear classmate/ schoolmates i humbly write to you this letter informing you that when we left the school we thought everyone will be employed […] More
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Environmental Militarism
Environmental militarism, describes the use of military approaches and resources in conservation efforts. Also known as “green militarism,” environmental militarism refers to the use of military approaches, personnel, and equipment […] More
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MY STORY – THE TALES OF A YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR PT 2: How it all started
In part 1 of this 12 series about My Story, I talked about the importance of Image to success of a business. This should have come in after part 2. […] More
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Chuck Norris’ Epic Christmas Split makes Van Damme’s look like kids play.
Chuck Norris appeared in this Christmas video, from some guys called Delov, that makes Van Damme’s epic Volvo split look like kids play. In this video, he does his split between two […] More
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Who votes for who? Are Uganda’s elites useless?
Opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye has argued that elites in Uganda are the most useless group in the country. Let us test this thesis and seek to prove what it […] 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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UGANDA: INTERDEPENDENCY, INDEPENDENCY OR DEPENDENCY?
I am sure if you are a keen follower of progression and transgression in human relations, looking at the title would immediately push you to ask: Why not interdependence or […] More
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PUBLIC EDUCATION – A PUBLIC GOOD THAT SHOULD NOT BE ELIMINATED BY PROJECT 2025
In Uganda, we still value academic education far more than public education, even when new developments such as the World Wide Web and Artificial Intelligence have minimal respect for academic […] More
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SPEECH BY CHAIRMAN BOARD OF DIRECTORS, UIA AT AFRO-INDIAN INVESTMENT SUMMIT.
H.E the President of Uganda, Yoweri Kaguta Museveni,Honourable Ministers Republic of India,Hon. Lord Dolar PopatH.E. the Ambassadors,The Indian and Ugandan Business communitiesGovernment Officials Present,Ladies and Gentlemen, Good morning, On behalf […] More
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in FictionThe Negotiation
‘Officer, good morning’ Birungi greeted in his most respectful tone as the traffic policeman walked up to his car window. ‘No, sa. How is it a good morning when you […] More
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in FictionWAKAYIMA OF TROPICAL HILLS ACADEMY Ep 17: NGIRI HAS A SECRET
Episode 16 It was English class and the kids were doing an exercise. Everyone, that is, except Wakayima who, as we know, never learned anything in class because he never […] More
