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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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“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 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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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 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 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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 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 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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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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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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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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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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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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#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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#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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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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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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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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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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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 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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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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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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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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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 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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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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“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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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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NEW WAKALIWOOD FILM
“ROLEX TIME” — WAKALIWOOD IS BACK WITH ANOTHER ACTION-COMEDY RIOT! If you thought Ugandan cinema had peaked with Who Killed Captain Alex?, think again. Isaac Nabwana, the legendary Ugandan filmmaker […] More
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HOW TO CONVERT YOUR WHATSAPP CONTACT TO YOUR POTENTIAL CUSTOMERS
There are a lot of things you can do with your smartphone, apart from just making everyday calls. Most of the smartphones we buy today range between 300,000 UGX and […] 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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Golola Moses: A man chasing a dream.
This is an article I did way back when Golola Moses was still trying to make a name for himself. Read through and maybe you can compare and contrast the […] 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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Music Review: Caiiro, Black Motion – Prayer for Rain ft. Tabia
You know those Wakanda shrooms T’Challa used to take in order to access the spirit realm in Black Panther? Well, I think I found my alternative way to commune with […] More
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Why Muzungu Boda Should be Stopped
Uganda’s social media is daily fed with antics of a White man from New Zealand calling himself Muzungu Boda. He is most popular for the drifting stunts he performs with […] More
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10 BUSINESSES A FULL-TIME STAY-AT-HOME MOM CAN DO AND MAKE OVER 1M UGX MONTHLY IN UGANDA
I have been majorly writing to young people about how to start a sustainable online business but today I want to talk to the stay-at-home moms/people who would like to […] 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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3 Key Factors That Determine Your Worth When Negotiating Salary
In light of the raging discussion around salaries and exploitation, let me share insights on how you can know/measure your worth, in order for you to negotiate better next time. […] More
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Phil Manzi, a lesson in greatness
Last night, Sunday 19th of April 2020, I lost a young friend, Phil Manzi, to lymphoma, cancer of the lymph nodes! He was only 19! I had organized to go […] 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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Do You Have the Power in Your Relationships?
A lot of people are confused about what my obsession is with relationships and power and what exactly I mean by it. If you love someone, you give yourself completely, […] More
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NOW THE PIGS SLEEP IN BED!
Sometime in the 1980s, a dream went around causing a lot of excitement in the Animal farm that had lived under teary times of one Man after the other. The dream […] More
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Golola Moses: A Stunning KO and Trip down Memory Lane
He came, he saw, he summarised! For those who might have just woken up from a coma, Golola Moses of Uganda KO’ed his opponent Titus Tugume, a UPDF soldier, in […] More
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A LESSON FOR PROFESSIONAL BODIES
We watched the just concluded highly charged ULS elections. One Lesson I learnt: Very many People are tired of the treatment by the professional bodies. So, here’s to the professional […] More
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Common Western Myths About Africa
Africa is a beautiful continent full of warm receptive people from the many different countries which you can easily access. Most countries, unlike what you see on the media are […] More
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A GENERAL, A QUEEN AND THE SUBTLE ART OF BEING HUMAN(E)
A friend of mine texted asking me to confirm if it was indeed true that Gen. Tumwiine had passed on. When I said I didn’t know, they wondered if I […] 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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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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Interview: DJ Aludah nominee for Best East African DJ in the African Global DJ Awards
I met DJ Aludah when he was still a young lad fresh from honing his deejaying skills in Nairobi. You could tell from interacting with him that this was a […] More
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A Fan Boy's love letter to his Inspirations
#ugblogmonth I am a guy who finds it hard to lay out his true emotions to the all seeing eye of the public. It is so bad, my high school […] More
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Open letter to Dodoviko Mwanje.
Dear Mwanje, We hope you are well wherever you are in these challenging and unjust times. We have been following with shock and horror as a mob of religious zealots, […] More
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in FictionDaughter of the Resurrection, Melissa Kiguwa
This is one of the stories that came out of the Writivism 2014, a project of the Centre for African Cultural Excellence, with the assistance of several partner organisations, which identifies, trains and […] More
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True Love is beyond physicals
Lady Juicy, a well-known preacher of love, is taking the time to spread the gospel of true love in a relationship. This type of love can’t be found where it […] More
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THE LAST OF MY POETRY BOOKS I WILL PERSONALLY COMPILE
Yessssss!!!!!! THE NEW HEADLINE THAT MORNING is coming out soon for your reading pleasure. Thank you all who have bought, read, taught performed and recommended my works. Without our readers, […] More
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When ‘thugs’ become the go to for security
You know the adage, “send a thief to catch a thief? “Well, it’s true. Or at least that’s what I have experienced. With COVID 19 numbers going down, the economy […] More
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Amanda, Wonny Arthur
Amanda The past 24 hours ran like a sequence. In flashes. The sunny afternoon. The good man. The sweet, cold drink. The rushed escape. And then, nothing. But only for […] More
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in FictionWAKAYIMA OF TROPICAL HILLS ACADEMY Ep 13: NATALIA HAD A SWEET
Episode 12 Natalia had a mint. Not the chewing gum mints, the ones you suck. The sweet mints. Now, there were three problems here. One is that few people sell […] More
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Olee #ThorFOMO Submission
Olee #ThorFOMO Submission [box type=”shadow” align=”alignjustify” ] My FOMO in a PARAGRAPH? My FOMO can’t be contained in one damned paragraph!! Do you accept essays? [/box] [box type=”info” align=”alignright” ]If […] More
