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DEGREES, YES, BUT THEY HAVE NOTHING TO DO WITH WISDOM AND LEADERSHIP
I think it is not civilized to degrade some Ugandans because they did not complete their formal education by getting degrees. Degrees indicate that we excelled in one or the […] More
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Bethel Chapel: The Tiny Church with a Mighty Spirit in West Nile
High atop the rolling Biku Hills in Erussi Sub-county, Nebbi District, sits a tiny but extraordinary marvel of faith — Bethel Chapel. Though small in size, its reputation has traveled […] 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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THE FACE OF A LOSS
From a very young age, I have been fortunate to find myself in spaces that many only dream of, spaces of politics, power, and leadership. Often, it is my skills, […] More
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in Photography
#KampalaPhotoWalk by SeboAnush
Introduction I wouldn’t quite call myself a photographer—perhaps an amateur at best. But that word always reminds me of what Kutesir told me after our photowalk: “There are no amateurs. […] More
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BRIAN KABOGOZZA’S NEW FILM, ‘LOVE BITE’
Ugandan filmmakers are once again pushing creative boundaries with the upcoming short film ‘Love Bite’, a noir-inspired monochrome horror project starring Nicholleta Leonardo and Abdul Karim Ssenyange. The film’s title, […] 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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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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Scaffolding
Scaffolding What is the skeleton of your dream? What holds your ideas together? And what is hope built on? Our homes are made of rocks, sand, wood and metal. Engineers […] 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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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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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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“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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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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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 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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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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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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OPEN MARRIAGE – CHAPTER ONE
“What if we tried an open marriage?” The words dropped into the morning like a bomb. No lead-up. No warning. Just a detonation that split the quiet like lightning across […] More
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#KampalaPhotoWalk Gina Bloom
Kampala is a perfect canvas for the art and those that document it. This is my participation in the Kampala Photo Walk. #KampalaPhotoWalk 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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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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Ugandan Innovators: SET GEAR ACCESSORIES
After closely examining some of the recurring challenges within Uganda’s film and production industry, a group of innovative Ugandans has introduced #SETGEARACCESSORIES, a proudly homegrown brand committed to designing and […] More
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The Secret of the Capybara
Long ago, deep in the rainforest, the animals lived in constant tension. The jaguar prowled in the shadows, its fangs sharp, crocodiles stirred at the river’s edge, and even the […] 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 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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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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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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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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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 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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The face of personal transformation and for many young people in Uganda, a beacon of hope.
The state of our affairs has left many young people desperately seeking greener pastures. Some have managed to flee the country, while others still languish in despair, hoping for better […] 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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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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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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#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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THE HISTORY OF BUSOGA AND THE CONCEPT OF NATURAL BELONGING
Belonging is absolutely important because it confers wider identity. My name is Fred Charles Milton Oweyegha-Afunaduula Kiira Isabirye. However, my identity is not complete without mentioning my physical ecological-biological belonging […] More
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THE DEVIL’S APOSTLE, GRACE LUBEGA
The Devil exists! It showed up last week through one of its Apostles, or more accurately, its Servant, Grace Lubega, and misled God’s unsuspecting children, as was the case in […] More
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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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Top Ugandan Harlem Shake Videos
Warning! This is one of those articles that is meant to help you build your time wasting skills so if you have important things to do, go away. It falls […] 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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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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All for one, one for all: We can learn from Boda boda riders’ solidarity of reaching out to one another when in trouble
RECENTLY, the big man Dj Nimrod put me up for sale on his Facebook page under the banner ‘for sale’. We happen to have many common friends and at the […] More
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THE FACE OF A LOSS
From a very young age, I have been fortunate to find myself in spaces that many only dream of, spaces of politics, power, and leadership. Often, it is my skills, […] More
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#RolexInEthiopia Marathon Training in Addis Ababa for the ROTOM Run
Over the Christmas period, I signed up and actually participated in my first marathon ever. The ROTOM Run at happened on 27th December 2019 in Muhanga, Rukiga District (formerly part […] More
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Elephants, Here Is What Makes Them So Amazing
The African elephant is the largest existing land animal in the world, which makes them very easy to sight in the many animal reserves and national parks that they can […] More
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A Story, Part 3 – Levitation
Click here for Part 2 Having Gabriela’s book is frustrating for Igor. He reads it trying to find its transcendence, its wisdom, its beauty. He doesn’t get it and feels, once […] 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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A Short Vacay at Speke Resort, Munyonyo
I had a short vacay at Speke Resort, Munyonyo, over the weekend. What a place! What an experience! I captured a few things. Here’s my amateur video about it. More
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Scaffolding
Scaffolding What is the skeleton of your dream? What holds your ideas together? And what is hope built on? Our homes are made of rocks, sand, wood and metal. Engineers […] More
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in PoetryCARNAGE #Stories4Health
All hail the queen; Covid19 the great Destroyer of the 7 nations; With no regard for cultures Immorality her quest; Unquenchable her thirst; Elixir must be filled; So blood she […] More
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Win a ticket to the, ‘Thor: The Dark World 3D’ Pepsi Premier, at Cineplex Oasis Mall.
Before we start inducing FOMO, let us first identify the main players in this article: Thor… 3D For those still wondering what we are on about, Pepsi Uganda is bringing […] More
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THE HARMONY
A meek soul Like the lonely silhouette of a boat on a sea Sailing towards the golden sunset The cares of the world Abandoned on a distant shore A sea […] More
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KATO NE WASSWA (ABALONGO ABALONGOOSA)
Kato ne Wasswa bava mu nda emu, eya Nnalongo; Twins. These two very ancient Kingdoms come from the same womb. Their History, Heritage and Spirituality is so intertwined, it’s foolhardy […] More
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in TheatreCan KITF Save Ugandan Theatre From Entropy?
I have often wondered what makes theatre so individually unique from other experiences of art. You watch a great film and you are amazed by it. You hear a good […] More
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How Relevant Is The Star Rating System For Hotels Today?
A regular traveler who has been to several hotels around the world’s popular cities can easily tell you the difference between the standards and star rating of a hotel. Yet […] More
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Every now and then in a woman’s world.
“Once we get out of the town traffic, he’ll engage gear 1 and 2 and we’ll be on our way” Never have those words sounded as sexy to my ears […] More
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Doubting Self-doubt
This “where do you see yourself in five years” question is nothing I know how to answer. It makes me feel unserious. Sometimes I don’t even know what I may […] More
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Uganda’s Aamito is First Ever Africa’s Next Top Model
Nine weeks of excitement, anticipation and nerves finally boiled down to Sunday 12th of January 2014; the finale of cycle one of Africa’s Next Top Model. Let us flash back […] More
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Welcome to Self-Employment
From My Bedroom to the World I am and will always be a conventional employee, I love working in an office where you work with others, meet people, create your […] More
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30 titles that are Ugandan: The importance of reading local and appreciating talent.
PART ONE: NOVELS How pertinent is it to read local authors? I have read so many international authors whilst growing up – during the many classes I have attended, the […] More
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SSEGIRINYA’S TRIUMPH, MWENDA’S SORROW
To routinely kill houseflies, cockroaches, and mice, we humans have designated ourselves as a superior species and justified our actions as “pest control”, “fumigation” and public health necessities. We refer […] More
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Thrilling White Water Rafting Locations In Africa
If there is something the African continent was blessed with, it’s plenty of everything beautiful. Every country on this continent has something worth exploring, something that will give you an […] More
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The Epic Tale of The Crippled Taxi Seat Filler
So, the other morning, I entered a taxi at the Ntinda stage just after DFCU. There were about 5 people inside and luckily, the third seat near the window was […] More
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What is Traveler’s Remorse and How Do You Get Over It?
Travel is surely a fun experience. People travel for so many reasons no matter what cause the travel adventure is inevitable. Travel always come with learning new language, culture and […] More
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Explore Mount Elgon, the Giant of Eastern Uganda
As you approach Mbale district in the East of Uganda, you will see across in the distance a looming dark object covered by mist or scattered clouds. The object magnifies […] More
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Veterinary doctors should be at the forefront of preparing for the next EPIDEMIC!
On April 24th 2021, the world comes together to celebrate World Veterinary Day. In Uganda, the Uganda Veterinary Association (UVA) will celebrate it in Nakasongora district where they will vaccinate […] More
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#MuwadoLoveLetter2 Fighting my doubts
My heart always warms to thoughts of you. You, just seated across me, besides me, lying next to me. Your smile; sassy stare; your hugs I feel all at once. […] More
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The #HustleTales of Charlyn Kentaro, founder of The Good Hair Collective
Brief Bio: I’m Charlyn Kentaro. I always get stumped when asked to talk about myself, so I’ll let my answers paint a picture for you. Current Location: Kampala, Uganda. Current […] More
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On Flea Infestation, Or a Letter to an Old Comrade
Ituri, 20 January 2018. Dear Matthew Bagonza, We are this way. It has been a while since we exchanged correspondence, I hope all is well. My reason for writing to […] More
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The #HustleTales of Kisakye Elijah a.k.a Eli Songz: Musician, Fitness Entrepreneur and Vodafone WhatsApp Mania 2016 Winner
Brief Bio: Kisakye Elijah a.k.a Eli Songz. I am a Muganda. My parents, Mr & Mrs Samson Mubiru, are former members of the ebonies. I am 24yrs. I love to […] More
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THE MEDIC POEM
THE VIRUS SOLDIER All hail the Disease Soldier The one in hospital attire. The mercenary without combat shoes. The warrior with no rifle. The civilian at the war front. The […] More
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One Year of 40/40: Benjamin Rukwengye shares his Experience
Who are you? (as in introduce yourself) I am Benjamin Rukwengye, a volunteer team member with the charity group 40 Days…Over 40 smiles It’s been a year since 40 40 […] More
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COVID-19 – THE JOURNEY #Stories4Health
CORONAVIRUS [COVID-19] – THE JOURNEY #Stories4Health *What is coronavirus? Coronavirus disease 2019 [Covid-19] is an illness caused by a noval coronavirus now called severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2[Sars-Cov-2] formerly […] More
