WAISEDHA:VANKHORE
Vankhore is a superhero inthe kingzstone universe and a member if the Vanguard. He was also created by CARDIAC under there wardigs project Powers: Flight Plasma vision Super strength Invulnerability […] More
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What the Dove Did Not Say
She wakes me with a hand that knows only giving, her voice a low hum in the dark: a mother cannot afford to rest. This is my inheritance, not land, […] More
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Is Life Not Too Short?
Is life not too short? Are we not allowed to wallow? Why can’t we sit in our own piss peacefully? Can’t we postpone action for a day or two without […] More
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in Cinema, General or Other, Identity & Culture, Journalism and Media, Movies and Television, Visual ArtFILM AND CULTURE MARKET 2025 LAUNCHED
Today was the media launch at National Theatre/UNCC to officially confirm that the event is on. The 4th edition of the Film and Culture Market (FCM) will be from 15th […] More
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Maama NAKI’s TALES
TITLE ; MAAMA NAKI’S TALES Meet maama naki the woman of few words HELLO everyone I am maama Nakiggudde. I enjoy conversations if you need any updates about my village […] More
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in Innovation, Science and Technology, Manufacturing and Industry, Manufacturing and Industry, Politics and Government, War and ConflictGreat Power Contestation on the Technological Front Between Washington and Beijing
On January 20, 2025, Donald Trump was inaugurated for a second term as President of the United States. One detail at the indoor event stood out: the tech billionaires seated […] More
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Rugby 7s Is Headed for Extinction
It’s a strange thing, this feeling of watching something you once believed in, something you were told was the future, just…fade away. Remember when they sold us rugby sevens? It […] More
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Evangelism
Know this one thing about human beings and you will never struggle to evangelise ever again. I evangelise almost everyday. Easily. I enjoy it very much. In fact, the highlight […] More
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UNSCRIPTED
When I close my eyes, vulnerability seeps in, In slumber, a restless heart, a soul’s hollow din. Your absence a void, a haunting refrain, Do friends exist to soothe this […] More
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SENIOR CHIEF KACHINDAMOTO
After we finished filming the documentary, Senior Chief Kachindamoto called me aside. “My son” she said, “what real change will this film bring, how will it help me? You are […] More
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South Sudan’s Struggle to End Violence Against Women: Why the Law Alone Isn’t Enough
Violence against women is not confined to dark alleys or wartime atrocities—it is happening in homes, villages, towns, and institutions across South Sudan. Reports suggest that more than six out […] More
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If You Can Do Anything, You Will Do Nothing: The Paralysis of Genius
I started work right out of university, a skinny, dishevelled runt, a pale shadow of my future self. I walked with a nervous shuffle, too shy to look anyone in […] More
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in Cinema, General or Other, Identity & Culture, Journalism and Media, Movies and Television, Music and Dance, Writing and LiteratureUgandan drama series ‘BORDERS’ is online
As my daughters’ school holiday began, we made it our mission to enjoy as much Ugandan content as possible. After watching the multi award winning film KAFA COH by […] More
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DO YOU KNOW WHY MOST ENGINEERS (ESPECIALLY CONTRACTORS) DRINK AND SMOKE HEAVILY?
Whenever I tell someone that I have never consumed alcohol or smoked cigarettes, or weed, they give me a curious look and insist it’s not true. It is very rare […] More
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Maama NAKI’s TALES
MAAMA NAKI’s TALES Chapter two Last time you left me about to give counseling to one of my married friends. Here is her story. She said that her husband is […] More
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We Are All Feminists
I wake up in confusion because in just a week, I’ve seen three posts bashing feminism. The third post welcomed me to Facebook this morning and I do not understand […] More
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in FictionWine: a short story
One of my boyfriends introduced me to wine. The memory of its taste has never left me -it was so good! If the demons of alcoholism in my father’s lineage […] More
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Returning Home to IPSF: A Journey of Growth, Impact, and Gratitude
Last month, I participated in the 70th IPSF World Congress in Nairobi, Kenya. The International Pharmaceutical Students’ Federation (IPSF) is the global advocacy group for pharmacy and pharmaceutical science students, […] More
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Concert Lessons from Craig David, Cindy and Dax.
There are many lessons show organisers can pick from the weekend concerts. For starters, all our event organisers should look for Bushington, ask him about the person or team that […] More
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I hope to see you one day
It is okay to dream, to dream of a home that you will own, a home that your children and grandchildren will look at and say, “mum and dad built […] More
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MARIAM NDAGIRE HOLDS ACTORS WORKSHOP
After a long wait for the photos, finally I am publishing this article about this great event. It’s such delays that make me want to attend events with my […] More
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Who is The Teen Personal Development Journal for?
I went for an impromptu meeting last Wednesday. I carried one of these Thrivease baddies and showed it to the person I had to meet. At first instance, according to him, the […] More
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Loukman Ali Is Back with a New Feature Film
Last night, renowned Ugandan film director, Loukman Ali stirred up excitement in the film community after dropping a few camera frames from his latest project. The shots immediately caught […] More
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SHORT FILM CALLED ‘FALLING OUT’
I missed the premiere but then I watched ‘Falling Out’ on the final day of this year’s Ngalabi Short Film Festival, and it instantly stood out as one of […] More
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MASIRE: THE LOST 2017 INTERVIEW
In June 2017, just two weeks before his passing, Botswana’s second president, Sir Ketumile Masire, sat down with writer and actor Donald Molosi for what would become his final recorded […] More
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1 NIGHTSTAND – Movie Review
You know that feeling when you sit down to watch a drama that’s almost 2 hours long, and you just hope it’s strong enough to keep you away from your […] More
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UGANDAN FILMS WIN AWARDS IN NIGERIA
Uganda’s film industry made a remarkable mark at the 8th edition of the Kaduna International Film Festival (KADIFF), held on August 30th in Kaduna State, Nigeria. With multiple nominations […] More
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WAISEDHA:WILDBAT
Wildbat. Leader of the vanguard, former alias vanquish. Powers Telekinetic Pyrokinetic Skilled fighter Technology wizard Army captain More
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BRITISH-UGANDAN ACTOR ARNOLD OCENG AT FILM CLUB UGANDA
Last evening, Film Club hosted yet another inspiring session, this time with Ugandan-British actor Arnold Oceng as our guest speaker. I had the honor of moderating what turned out […] More
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in Fiction
Maama NAKI’s TALES
MAAMA NAKI’s TALES Chapter three As we left last time. Anti after I I escorted her I ment another juicy lugambo. I have always had people say maama Jonah is […] More
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in FictionScars: a short story
Suppose for a moment that you were a cold corpse, with your mastectomy chest flat against an even colder post mortem table. You are yellowish, bluish, grey – your dead […] More
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WAISEDHA:VANGORL:THE FASTEST VILLAIN CLONE ALIVE
Vangorl: The Fastest Villain Clone Alive Introduction In the dark chronicles of Waisedha, where science, rebellion, and power collide, a new name strikes fear across the country — Vangorl. With […] More
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A TRIBUTE TO MR. FRANK MURAMUZi
A TRIBUTE TO MR. FRANK MURAMUZi By Oweyegha-Afunaduula Conservation Biologist Center for Critical Thinking and Alternative Analysis 11th August 2025. FRANK MURAMUZI: A TRIBUTE The news of the demise of […] More
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FROM DIAMONDS TO DRAMA
Twelve billion dollars. That is the pledge from Qatar’s Al Mansour Holdings to boost our flagging economy through roads, power systems, and mining infrastructure. Yet if we build outward without […] More
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Seasons Change
10 years and 7 months ago, you wouldn’t have convinced me that I would one day wake up and be grateful for another chance at life. The worst thing that […] More
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Writing prompt of the week!
Our relationship with our mother is one of the most important things to us. Whether you’re in love or estranged, complicated or tepid. We all have thoughts about her. This […] More
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WAISEDHA:VANTAGE
Vantage original member of the vanguard who was turned into a member of Woldah’s glaive using aparasitic enzyme. Powers Weapons Nanotech suit Artificial intelligence brain Hacker Regeneration Advanced technology More
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WAISEDHA:VANKHORE
Vankhore is a superhero inthe kingzstone universe and a member if the Vanguard. He was also created by CARDIAC under there wardigs project Powers: Flight Plasma vision Super strength Invulnerability […] 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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in Movies and Television, Religion and Spirituality, Self-help and Inspiration, Writing and LiteratureBroken Hallelujah
I braved my way to church this rainy Easter Sunday morning when I would rather have spent it coiled in my messy bed with fingers and eyes glued to the […] More
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WAISEDHA: THE ULTIMATE STREETFYST
Most people like Western superheroes, so they underestimate Ugandan heroes. Today I am to tell you bout this character streetfyst. He is from. The Waisedh Game over war story. You […] 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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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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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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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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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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Endangered By Lockdown #Stories4Health
It was exactly nine-thirty in the morning. The atmosphere was bright, noisy, and gay. The morning sun was still tender to the skin as it rose from the East with […] More
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THE MULAWA CLAN OF BUSOGA: THE CLAN OF MZEE OWEYEGHA-AFUNADUULA
Background 1. Identity I believe identity is critical to survival. A people that wants to survive the global erosions of culture, democracy and unity of purpose must ensure that it […] 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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#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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Returning Home to IPSF: A Journey of Growth, Impact, and Gratitude
Last month, I participated in the 70th IPSF World Congress in Nairobi, Kenya. The International Pharmaceutical Students’ Federation (IPSF) is the global advocacy group for pharmacy and pharmaceutical science students, […] 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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LIBERATION THEOLOGY IS NECESSARY FOR TOTAL LIBERATION OF UGANDA, AFRICA.
Theology is the study of religious belief and the nature of divinity. It’s an academic discipline that’s taught in universities and seminaries. It concentrates on the Nature of God, The […] More
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Who is The Teen Personal Development Journal for?
I went for an impromptu meeting last Wednesday. I carried one of these Thrivease baddies and showed it to the person I had to meet. At first instance, according to him, the […] More
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Ugandan Rugby: 2025 and the Road Ahead
With 2025 in sight, Ugandan rugby is at a crossroads. From an expanded men’s league to 12 teams and increasing opportunities for women’s rugby, there are systemic issues that have […] 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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UGANDAN FILMS WIN AWARDS IN NIGERIA
Uganda’s film industry made a remarkable mark at the 8th edition of the Kaduna International Film Festival (KADIFF), held on August 30th in Kaduna State, Nigeria. With multiple nominations […] More
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1 NIGHTSTAND – Movie Review
You know that feeling when you sit down to watch a drama that’s almost 2 hours long, and you just hope it’s strong enough to keep you away from your […] More
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THE SUCCESS SYSTEM FOR YOUNG PEOPLE OF THE 21ST CENTURY
Many young people, especially in Uganda, seem to have given up on success. They think they have reached the end of the road and that their nearest friend is failure. […] More
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My Experience Cutting Dwight Howard's Hair
A very tall Chinese man walked into the salon in the evening towards closing hours. He asked if I could go work on his friends from a hotel. I was […] 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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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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in Family, Friends and Relationships, Health and Medicine, Religion and Spirituality, Self-help and InspirationLETTER FROM SOMEONE WHO WAS BULLIED.
Bullying is often seen as a mild phase of someone’s life. Something that isn’t as significant. I was bullied for most of my schooling. Being bullied is disturbingly a shameful […] More
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Busongora’s Queen Kitami cya Nyawera and the Rise and Fall of Mpororo
During the reign of Queen Kitami cya Nyawera of Busongora a fugitive Rwandan prince named Murari Kamali arrived at the court of the queen and was granted asylum. Murari was […] More
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1968, Okwudili Nebeolisa
1968 Her son had gone to play outside with the other children before she began writing: Dear Obinna, How are you currently doing? I thought I should tell you… […] 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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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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Pause renaming Ugandan roads after celebs for 100 years.
It is now becoming routine that every time an influential person dies, we want to find a city road to rename after them. Honour is different from legacy. If their […] More
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BUGANDA NATIONALISM IS BLACK: NOT A LOCAL VERSION OF BREXIT
According to Akala, in his memoir on race, class, imperialism and capitalism titled “Natives: Race and Class in the Ruins of Empire”, “different nationalisms are different in intent and content […] More
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Movie Review : Unrealistic stunts suffocate Fast & Furious 9 storyline
“Fast and furious 9 is just an incomplete game” That was how someone described it in some WhatsApp group. Unrealistic stunts suffocate Fast and Furious 9. It is the sequel […] More
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Teacher Life
It teaches us almost like a game of Jenga. It takes while giving. It gives while taking. But it has always been like that, If dinosaurs didn’t die, we wouldn’t […] More
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Uganda’s Development will greatly depend on extractives governance.
With the discovery of oil and gas resource, Uganda’s anticipations in the extractives sector have since significantly grown. Records from the ministry of energy and mineral development show that from […] More
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MALE CHAUVINISM BRED FEMINISM
Misinterpretation and misrepresentation of Obulongo mu Butonzi led to male chauvinism, which in turn led to feminism and empowerment movements. The result is the break up of the family unit […] More
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The UIA leveraging backward linkages from foreign affiliates to domestic firms to enhance the benefits from FDI.
A key factor determining the benefits host countries can derive from Foreign Direct Investments (FDI) are the linkages that foreign affiliates strike with domestically owned firms. Whereas the global business […] More
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MY THOUGHTS ABOUT ‘ZERO ALTERNATIVE’, A FILM FROM NYAKASURA SCHOOL
I spent my Sunday browsing a site called streameastfilms.com in search of a Ugandan film to watch. That’s how I landed on ‘ZERO ALTERNATIVE’, a new student-centered film by Mzee […] More
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