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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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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 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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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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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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“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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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
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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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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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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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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#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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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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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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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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The Game That Takes Everything
In the glow of a smartphone screen, a quiet epidemic is claiming the hopes—and sometimes the lives—of Nigeria’s youth. ODIMEGWU ONWUMERE writes that what begins as a harmless bet on a football […] 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 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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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 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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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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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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CRITICAL THINKING, CRITICAL ANALYSIS AND CRITIQUE ARE NOT THE SAME THING
Center for Critical Thinking and Alternative Analysis (CCTAA) “If we are uncritical, we shall always find what we want: we shall look for, and find confirmations” Karl Popper, cited in: […] 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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EAST AFRICA: FEDERATION OR CONFEDERATION?
For a long time, the political talk of the East African Federation has reverberated on the region’s political scene but without resulting in the actual implementation of the scheme. Recently […] 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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Ugandan Rugby Should Undergo A Commercial Transition
Rugby in Uganda and many parts of the world remains predominantly an amateur sport, often associated with specific communities proficient in English or French. The ongoing Rugby World Cup in […] More
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To love and virus. #Stories4Health
To love and virus Written by Jehosheba Abahi Terry’s lips married mine and formed a coalition, the type that our bodies got so high in pleasure and set in adventure […] More
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Oil Production Licences Issued, What Next?
The government of Uganda has so far issued three production licences to oil companies. The oil companies that have been issued with production licences are Total, Tullow and CNOOC oil […] 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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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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in NSFW
The Frenchman Who Loved Me. (Part 1)
It felt good to be around him. He was so kind and too nice. Perhaps my emotions were over-riding my sense of reason. This, I couldn’t tell. All I knew […] More
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UGANDA FILM FESTIVAL 2025 WINNERS
The 12th edition of the Uganda Film Festival, organised by Uganda Communication Commission, started on 26th May with cinema film screenings and all climaxed on 6th June with a colourful […] More
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IT SMELLS LIKE LIBERTY! (Huele a Libertad)
While reading the facebook status of a fellow Venezuelan who is also living the intense events unfolding in Venezuela from afar, her words of encouragement to those Venezuelans who have […] 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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NEGATIVITY: The Number One Enemy of Progress.
If you want to change your circumstances, you need to change the way you think. You have to stop believing that you are stuck in your situation and passively accepting […] More
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Gipiir and Labongo #5 – The Premonition
By Ashley & Poem by Kamusiime Mugisha It had been one moon since Labongo’s departure. Gipiir watched the village like a hawk over the horizon. His mind nevertheless floated like […] More
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Top Gear Crew attempt to find the Source of the Nile (Part 2)
Top Gear Season 19 Episode 7 (Africa Special Part 2) This video belongs fully to the BBC. It is purely for viewing only. The Top Gear crew were in Uganda […] More
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What is the difference between a political party and a movement?
In the social media exchanges between FDC diehards and People Power adherents, I keep seeing one side insisting that it is a political party that has a constitution and structures […] More
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THEY MET ON A MOVIE SET #MuwadoLoveLetter22
The other day, I was fortunate to be working on a local film set when I took notice of a couple of extras who had taken their role of “lunch […] More
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The Ultimate Crush
Being young and crazy in “crush” can lead to one of those very exciting, crazy and yet also the most stupid days of your life. Recently my young sister called […] More
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Interview with Nana Kagga of ‘The Life’
Nana Kagga is not your ordinary Ugandan. She has lived a life most people dream of. A true go-getter! I found out about her, as with most things on www.muwado.com, […] More
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At the core
At the core… Let me paint you a picture of what it means to be a single Christian woman of 38 years. Of what it means to inhabit my space […] More
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‘It’s the product, Stupid’ – Whatever you do, make sure the core product delivers.
It’s the economy, stupid was a phrase coined by James Carville in 1992 when he was advising Bill Clinton in his successful run for the White House. In 1992, the […] More
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Clearing the air…
Juma shoved left and right as he run with his heavy equipment towards the target. He was part of a throng of journalists that were all charging towards the subject […] More
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Petition for Equal Rights of the Bread Loaf Heel/Crust.
(Rumblings about weight gain, equality, segregation, workplace politics, nutrition, dieting, beer, bread…) If you compare photos of me now with those I took, say, 2 years ago, it is evident […] 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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Two more MPs lose seats to rivals
Two more MPs; Cissy Namujju (Lwengo District woman MP) and Boaz Kasirabo (Kooki) Friday, lost their seats to their political rivals after the high court in Masaka annulled their election […] More
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How to gracefully fall off a boda boda.
You know how it is on those boda boda commutes…every once in a while, you end up sharing the journey with someone who seems to be going in the same […] More
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Social Media Killed Manhood
Of late I’ve noticed lots of noise on the social networks about men’s rights, hinting that manhood is under threat. But I ask myself: who’s threatening our manhood? A growing number […] More
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UNLOCKING AFFORDABLE HOME CONSTRUCTION: A PHASED APPROACH
Introduction: Many individuals dream of owning their own homes, but the perceived high cost of construction often deters them from taking the first step. This misconception can lead to years […] More
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Dear Rich 30 years from now,
Today you turned 34, which is the age your father was when you were born. You were greeted by the news this morning that Bannon had been kicked off the […] More
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What's the meaning of your son's given name?
As you know in our ATS when a person gives birth to a child, it’s the grandparents that take the sole responsibility of giving a name, the surname but as […] More
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TOO SHORT IN SIZE BUT TOO TALL IN LOVE- DOES SIZE REALLY MATTER IN A RELATIONSHIP?
Talking about this topic vividly reminds me of friend in her late thirties who was getting desperate for a man to settle down with. She had met them all, tall […] More
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WHY THE RWANDA, ARSENAL FC IS A GOOD DEAL IN ALL SENSES
In real life, every consumption decision starts with AWARENESS- if I don’t know you, you simply do not exist and I, therefore, can’t make an informed decision to consume you […] More
