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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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FINALLY A SHAKIRA KIBIRIGE SFX MAKEUP WORKSHOP IN KAMPALA
Celebrated Ugandan multi-award-winning makeup and costume designer Shakira Kibirige is finally bringing her expertise to a live local audience with a rare physical workshop in Kampala. This highly anticipated session […] 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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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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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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in Events
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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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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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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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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Event of a Fire
Francine packs her things; frantically, teary-eyed, her hands shaking. She has to leave, she can’t wait, she has to breathe. Smoke creeps in from under the door, the flames will […] 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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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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DO I QUIT MY JOB FOR ACTING?
This article is a page from my upcoming book ‘LETTERS TO MY ACTOR’, my personal dedication to actors who will land on a copy. Its a compilation of letters of […] 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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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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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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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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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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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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Menstrual Journal: Periods NOT Taboo #Stories4Health
I just turned 11 and was preparing to get into High School, I was going to leave for boarding school the following day and mom had said she wanted to […] 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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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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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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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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KING'S College "Budo"
If ever you needed a great example of a quintessential “oli mwana w’ani” institution, this WAS the one. The keyword is in the name; KING’S. The original foundation at the […] More
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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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#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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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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#Stories4Health Writing Competition [CLOSED]
UPDATE 11/07/2020: The #Stories4Health Competition Winners have been announced here. UPDATE 01/07/2020: The #Stories4Health competition has been closed today and the judging panel will be looking at the entries (click […] More
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IS NAKASONGOLA THE FUTURE CAPITAL CITY OF UGANDA?
Last week I woke up to screaming news “The World Bank has cautioned that Kampala could become a mega slum in the next 10 years if no action is taken […] More
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in PoetryTHE TOP 10 OF ‘EVERYTHING UGANDAN POETRY’: Top 10 Ugandan Male Performance Poets
So today, permit me to share with you my second list from my compilation of ‘The Top 10 of Everything Ugandan Poetry’. Everything I write/rate here is based on my […] More
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Kintu and Nambi; The Story of Creation #19
Continued from #18. https://muwado.com/kintu-and-nambi-the-creation-story-18/ “This rock holds three intertwined futures. One, our goal, contains the ability to pass on the greatest gift – life; along with hope and love; the […] More
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Opportunities For Storytellers
Look out for these exciting opportunities this April. The 2025 Iskanchi Book Prize Iskanchi Press has opened submissions for the 2025 Iskanchi Book Prize, an award that celebrates bold, boundary-pushing […] 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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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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#TheUgandanFarmer: A Remarkable Visit to James Ocan’s Four-Acre Model Farm!
Today, I had the incredible opportunity to visit James Ocan in Paicho Sub County, and what an inspiring experience it was! James is a dedicated farmer who has embraced the […] More
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The Bell is Ringing, Dr. Martin Aliker
If you like a good laugh while reading and hold an interest in Uganda’s political history, The Bell is Ringing by the Chairman of Chairmen, Dr. Martin Aliker should be […] 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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In The Beginning: When The World Was Our Canvas
Time check: 2am.Day: 18th December 2011Place: Wedding Night Suite (not to be confused with the honeymoon suite. At least not yet). We were about 13hrs into our marriage. My freshly […] More
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WHY IS MARRIAGE NOT EASY IN TODAY'S GENERATION?
I am a well-known preacher of love because I feel love is everything and an emotion that keeps people bonded and committed to one another, or to something – because […] More
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Saints, Thighs, and Heathens!
Even though the logic was simple and straightforward, the Devil must have smiled at how wrong we were. See, we’d had a long final day, and an even longer, tedious […] More
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Event of a Fire
Francine packs her things; frantically, teary-eyed, her hands shaking. She has to leave, she can’t wait, she has to breathe. Smoke creeps in from under the door, the flames will […] More
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Celebrating Joy Loy Lwabaai: A Pillar of the Ugandan Community in Sacramento
In the heart of Sacramento, California, a vibrant Ugandan community flourishes, united by their rich cultural heritage and shared aspirations. Among its most dedicated members is Joy Loy Lwabaai, a […] More
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in PoetryA TOP 10 LIST OF ‘EVERYTHING UGANDAN POETRY’: Ugandan Female Performance Poets
So, I’m going to be sharing various lists of my ’10 Top of Everything Ugandan Poetry.’ All the information is based on my own meandering experience with poetry, so take […] More
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The curse of the gifted
Melissa Helser; a gifted worship leader with Bethel Music once said something about the heaviness of calling. In “No longer slaves”, she and her husband broke the barrier. We faced […] More
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Pathogenic Economy: Uganda ready to leap into knowledge and great value manufacturing.
Uganda Investment Authority is working with the Ministry of Health and other stakeholders to implement the establishment of an over 500 acre fully serviced major pharmaceutical industrial park in Nakasongala […] More
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#MovieTalk “The Accountant”
What a great surprise! An uncommonly arresting action film with Ben Affleck impressing as a badass, obsessively calculating anti-hero who lands someplace magical on the autism spectrum. In truth, I […] 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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#RolexInMalawi Lake Of Stars Arts Festival 2024 Review
I first heard of the Lake of Stars Festival (LOS) in 2015 when 3 of my friends attended. I was just discovering the festival scene and had become a Bayimba […] More
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THE KNOWLEDGE INTEGRATION REVOLUTION IN HIGHER EDUCATION: CROSSDISCIPLINARY TEACHING AND LEARNING
In my article “Pursuing Science and Patriotism Simultaneously: The Contradictions” just published by Ultimate News, I write that Science as pursued by individuals has many problems, including erosion of genetic […] More
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Blue ticked? Maybe it's you…
Recently, I bumped into someone whom I’d met once before. Part of the conversation went like this Me: Hi Vanessa* Her: Oh, I wonder who told you my name. We […] More
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Review of Blankets and Wine Season Three
Last Sunday but one, which was also Easter Sunday, all of the heathens wore their best clothes and headed to the Museum for Uganda’s third Blankets and Wine event. Whether […] More
