JDC tv ACTRESS MAIMUNA NICOLE TUMUSIIME dead
Whoever knew or worked with Maimuna Nicole Tumusiime, especially in the film industry, is still in shock since the heartbreaking news of her passing broke on Wednesday, October 22, […] More
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The centre of gravity for Uganda’s economic ambitions is Price of Money.
The recent debate on Uganda’s working class’s disinterest in borrowing money to invest in assets like homes, apartments, farms and firms, etc, is largely due to the overall price of […] More
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Raila Odinga Played Chess, Uganda’s Opposition Is Still Playing Ludo.
When Raila Amolo Odinga drew his last breath on October 15, 2025, Kenya did not just lose a politician, it lost a grandmaster of political chess. For over five decades, […] More
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Uganda’s Juvenile Revolution: From Punishment to Protection: “How diversion, child-friendly courts and collaborations are giving children a second chance.”
For decades, Uganda has been transforming its juvenile justice system from punishment to protection, rehabilitation, and dignity. This journey began in the 1950s with the establishment of Naguru Remand Home […] More
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Our final encounter
The heat bore down in waves of wet humidity on that sweltering, sweat-swept morning. Beads of perspiration collected on my brow, even though I was indoors. Outside, I saw a […] More
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in Agriculture, Farming and Gardening, Business and Entrepreneurship, Finance, Markets and Economics, Mining and MineralsWhat is it that Uganda and United Arab Emirates investors want as they meet in Kampala this week ?
The Fourth Uganda-UAE Business Forum will take place this week from October 27 to 29, 2025, in Kampala. This signature event will bring together 500+ business leaders, policymakers, and entrepreneurs […] More
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ARUA CITY TOWER
1. Symbol of Unity: The Tower’s four pillars and unifying roof represent Arua City’s diverse tribes (Lugbara, Aringa, Alur, Madi, Kakwa, Indians, Congolese, Sudanese and others), embodying unity as the […] More
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The Man Who Dared to Dream: Raila Odinga and the Birth of Multiparty Kenya
I was barely ten when my father whispered the name Raila Odinga like a secret spell. We were huddled around a flickering radio in our dusty living room in Kisumu, […] More
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in EventsTHE WEEKEND CRAFT
Hola, There is something about a weekend that gets everyone giggly. Some would say it’s the time out of office for two days, thus doing whatever they please. For a […] More
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The Secret of The Seven Sisters Documentary
Some 3, 4 or 5 years ago, my former workmate told me about the secret of the seven sisters documentary. He shared the link. It must have been politics that […] More
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in TheatreCome watch ‘MAN TO MAN’ play
On Sunday, I had the privilege of being among the few who witnessed the powerful performance of “MAN TO MAN” at the National Theatre. It was an unforgettable two […] More
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in Career and Employment, Education and Academia, Innovation, Science and Technology, Self-help and InspirationOn train tracks, deferred life plans and geniuses in data centers
For many, admission to an elite institution is less about education and more about validation. It is a shortcut to legitimacy; a stamp that says: “this person is credible”. As […] More
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in EventsSPOOKY WEEK’S END
Hola, Back to yet another enticing week, only this time, it has the taste of a spooky thrill. HALLOWEEN…HALLOWEEN…HALLOWEEN!! It’s that time of the year where those interested get to […] More
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If only I had been a man, my mother might have loved me
Depuis aussi longtemps que je me souvienne, ma mère aime les garçons. C’est presque une vérité sacrée chez nous. On le sent dans ses gestes, dans son regard, dans sa […] More
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OPPORTUNITY AT HAND
After graduating from Uganda Technical College Bushenyi, I faced a tough job hunt. I started with a training at UEDCL, where I gained practical experience connecting lines and solving faults […] More
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Basongora & The Shenzi [Zenj] Empire
Tales of Shenzi Emperors, Rebellion in Arabia, Raids in Europe & Basongora-Chwezi Royals INTRODUCTION The Shenzi Empire was founded in 630 AD and remained in control of central, east and southern Africa […] More
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UGANDA: ELECTIONS FOR POWER RETENTION, CONTINUED CONQUEST, OCCUPATION AND DOMINATION
Uganda elections are and have always been NRM and Tibuhaburwa Museveni-focused and conditioned since 1986, solely for power retention as long as possible and well into the future. This is […] More
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Powering the next chapter of African growth.
Africa has never been short of opportunity. Its challenge has always been channelling that opportunity inward, monetising its own potential. Building Momentum Through Capital Access Capital is the fuel that […] More
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HOW I TRAVELLED BUSINESS CLASS TO LONDON UNEXPECTEDLY
The first time I travelled on an aeroplane was in the 1970s when I was reporting to my duty station as a fisheries research officer of the East African Marine […] 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 Career and Employment, Education and Academia, Politics and Government, Self-help and InspirationThe Boys Beneath the Mango Tree
In the golden heat of an Arua afternoon, the mango tree behind the community center cast a wide, forgiving shadow. Beneath it, a group of boys sat—some cross-legged, others sprawled […] More
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HOW BUSOGA COLLEGE, MWIRI INCULCATED THE VALUES OF DISCIPLINE, TIME MANAGEMENT AND SOCIALITY.
Three years ago, I wrote an article on Busoga College, Mwiri titled “Why Busoga College, Mwiri was always a unique school”. This time round, I want to write about “How […] More
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Friendships
I’ve watched friendships that I’ve had for over 15 years grow into things I never dreamed of. Some friendships were perhaps never meant to be, and if at all I […] More
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Mao — Rwakakamba clash over mandatory military service.
In 2014, under the rubric of Agency For Transformation, I sat with Godber Tumushabe, Angelo Izama, Giles Muhame, Bills Agaba and Melina Platas to discuss the then-in works Patriotism Bill. […] 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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UGANDANS INTO RWANDAN FILM FESTIVAL
A couple of Ugandan projects were selected in in this year’s Mashariki African Film Festival (MAAFF) which is happening on November 22nd to 29th 2025 1. Feature Film – KIMOTE […] More
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A TRIBUTE TO MZEE RAILA ODINGA – THE SHAPER OF KENYA’S POLITICS
I am deeply saddened by the death of the former Prime Minister of Kenya (2008-2013), Mzee Raila Odinga at the age of 80. Mzee Raila Odinga was my senior chronologically […] 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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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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Tax – An enabler or impediment of Business?
I facilitated a conversation around tax as an enabler or impediment of business courtesy of the Rotary club of Kampala and it’s amazing how widely the perspectives vary depending on […] 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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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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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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“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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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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Le miroir de la chambre 7
Le miroir de la chambre 7 L’hôtel des Pins Rouges se dressait à la sortie d’une route déserte, entre deux falaises noyées de brouillard. Un vieil établissement abandonné depuis plus […] More
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JDC tv ACTRESS MAIMUNA NICOLE TUMUSIIME dead
Whoever knew or worked with Maimuna Nicole Tumusiime, especially in the film industry, is still in shock since the heartbreaking news of her passing broke on Wednesday, October 22, […] More
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Uganda’s Juvenile Revolution: From Punishment to Protection: “How diversion, child-friendly courts and collaborations are giving children a second chance.”
For decades, Uganda has been transforming its juvenile justice system from punishment to protection, rehabilitation, and dignity. This journey began in the 1950s with the establishment of Naguru Remand Home […] More
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Our final encounter
The heat bore down in waves of wet humidity on that sweltering, sweat-swept morning. Beads of perspiration collected on my brow, even though I was indoors. Outside, I saw a […] 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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ARUA CITY TOWER
1. Symbol of Unity: The Tower’s four pillars and unifying roof represent Arua City’s diverse tribes (Lugbara, Aringa, Alur, Madi, Kakwa, Indians, Congolese, Sudanese and others), embodying unity as the […] 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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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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THE GREEDY BARBARIAN by Kakwenza Rukirabashaija – Review
Kakwenza Rukirabashaija, a humble, humorous and ever smart author of The Greedy Barbarian, went missing on Tuesday from his home in Iganga. He is said to have been picked up […] More
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in Fiction‘Solar’ by Elma Asio
Nandi stretched her legs out in front of her and sunk her naked feet into the sand. She closed her eyes for a moment, took a deep breath and concentrated […] 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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UGANDA: ELECTIONS FOR POWER RETENTION, CONTINUED CONQUEST, OCCUPATION AND DOMINATION
Uganda elections are and have always been NRM and Tibuhaburwa Museveni-focused and conditioned since 1986, solely for power retention as long as possible and well into the future. This is […] More
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in Comics and Manga, Journalism and Media, Music and Dance, Politics and Government, Theatre, Visual ArtUganda: The Kids are Disruptive, And It’s a Good Thing
PART I: Bobi Wine and Eddy Kenzo The year is 2010. And Uganda is set for an election the following year in which the incumbent Yoweri Museveni is seeking a […] More
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HOW I TRAVELLED BUSINESS CLASS TO LONDON UNEXPECTEDLY
The first time I travelled on an aeroplane was in the 1970s when I was reporting to my duty station as a fisheries research officer of the East African Marine […] 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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in Career and Employment, Education and Academia, Politics and Government, Self-help and Inspiration
The Boys Beneath the Mango Tree
In the golden heat of an Arua afternoon, the mango tree behind the community center cast a wide, forgiving shadow. Beneath it, a group of boys sat—some cross-legged, others sprawled […] 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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Do Ugandan books sell?
This was my opening question at a panel discussion at the K’la Writes LitFest last year. Two panellists offered contrasting views. Dora Kemirimo Okuja, team lead at Rewritten Uganda – […] More
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in PoetryPOINT OF CORRECTION, MADAM SPEAKER: A POETRY COLLECTION IS NOT A POETRY ANTHOLOGY!
For many years Ugandan poetry critics have shaped our thoughts, attitudes and tastes towards either the poetry book, the poem, the poetry performance or the poet. They have also influenced […] 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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France Aiding Morocco To Colonise Western Sahara
Uganda Solidarity Movement with Western Sahara is calling for the total liberation of Western Sahara, according to the leader of the movement in Uganda, the desert country is still under […] More
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NEW EXPERIENCES
Many times before, he had desired to go to places where no one knew him. Probably a place by the ocean, with a dilapidated wooden bench burrowed into by insects […] More
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What personal growth lessons can you learn from foxes?
Have you ever had the panicked feeling that comes with believing that you’re not keeping up? The desperate feeling that comes with trying to keep your head above water. The […] More
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My JEM secrets.
It was 2008, in the second of three terms in a year, a Monday morning at 10:35AM. Break time. She was called Brenda and she stunned me like a wraith. […] More
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Friendships
I’ve watched friendships that I’ve had for over 15 years grow into things I never dreamed of. Some friendships were perhaps never meant to be, and if at all I […] 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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How a wise illiterate is better than an ignorant elite.
A wise illiterate is in many ways much better than an ignorant elite. In this piece, I will share with you my experience starting a community school and the lessons […] More
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Are you a Fake Ugandan
It’s been said over and over again that Uganda is an entrepreneurial country. Everyone seems to be interested in starting a business. The private sector is swarming with so much […] More
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Refreshed CV Entry: Actor for hire!
Over 10 years ago, I saw a notice looking for actors for The Hostel TV show and decided to give it a shot. Apart from plays in primary and high […] More
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Dear “Maama”, Did you speak as First Lady, Minister of Education, Pastor or Grandma??
To begin with, I have a mother, just like millions of other Ugandans. This is both a statement of fact and a biological necessity. Even though I am one of […] More
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Wokeness Vs Feelings
Woke is a political term of African American origin that refers to a perceived awareness of issues concerning social justice and racial justice. It is derived from the African American Vernacular […] More
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Join the Tell #OurParentsStories Challenge
First, Happy Festive Season and we hope you have survived the worst of 2020. If it has adversely affected you in one way or another, our thoughts are with you. […] More
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Open Letter to the Ugandan Christian-Zionist
Beloved Christian, The support of Israel’s assault on the sovereignty of other states has become another sacrament within our Christian tradition. A significant number of Ugandan Christians frame their support […] More
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Hurts Like HELL!
Whew! Hi. In all my writing this has to be my hardest piece. It comes from a place of uttermost vulnerability, pain & hurt. Tuesday, the 31st of October, will […] More
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You are the Salvation of Your Gift
A Letter to Myself My Dearest Nawa, Ever since you met the written word and fell hard, you have dreamed of a day when the world would pick a book […] More
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Telling of God’s Work – The Story of Brother Joseph Tinkasimire
When we arrived at SMACK for S.1, I knew that the headmaster was Brother Joseph Tinkasimire but I didn’t know what he looked like. So, when a portly tough-talking Brother, […] More
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in Finance, Markets and Economics, Law, Crime and Justice, Manufacturing and Industry, Mining and Minerals, Politics and Government, War and ConflictCursed Riches: Congo’s Gold and the Ghosts That Haunt It Deep in the heart of Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo,the earth hums with Secrets
Beneath the lush, emerald hills and tangled forests lies a fortune that could light up the world: gold, cobalt, tin, tantalum, tungsten—minerals that power our smartphones, electric cars, and satellites. […] More
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GOOD LEADERSHIP
Here is a paper my father wrote on 10th October 1997. I got it as I was going through his old books, files etc. It may be still relevant for […] More
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WHY THE OLD AND ELDERLY SHOULD MATTER IN UGANDA TODAY AND TOMORROW
The past, present and future are interconnected. In this interconnection, the elderly are a critical, essential and central factor. Without the elderly being well looked after, a nation loses its […] More
