If chaos was a sport, the Uganda Rugby Union (URU) would not only dominate Africa but would host the World Cup for it every other year, and still find […] More
When rugby players train, sweat, bleed, and commit to their sport, they do so believing that merit, character, and service will define their careers. Ivan Magomu embodies this belief. Yet […] More
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
“When the Engine Sputters, Maybe It’s Time to Let Another Drive” I was on a jaj on Saturday night returning home when I saw an interesting picture. An elderly taxi driver, his […] More
President Museveni is a very clean man — a puritan when it comes to clean environments around him. If you have visited State House, the lawns are verdant, blooming with […] More
It was 2:18 PM EAT on Friday, August 8, 2025, when the storm rolled over the outskirts of Mbarara, Uganda. My home, a weathered two-story house inherited from my late […] More
98—63—4 Enter. Password incorrect. Two more tries. 98—36—4 Enter. Password incorrect. One more try. Tremors, palpitations, sweat— try to breathe. Breathing’s easy. That’s why they say it’s as easy […] More
When I learned that my faith is not just something that ends in my name, but that I carry God in my spirit and that I have the mind of […] More
For someone who was diagnosed with depression and seriously considered suicide about four years ago, I am having such a great time with my life that I cannot even believe […] More
When I was growing up, I always had one fear– failing to do something great at a young age. I always wanted and still want to always be the youngest […] More
Hola, Nothing brings joy to a human like a weekend, especially those that have to sweat for the bills to get paid (WE SALUTE you). We all love to have […] More
Beauty pageants have often been criticized for their impact on young women’s self-esteem, body image, and overall mental health. The pressure to conform to narrow standards of beauty can lead […] More
The day before the Teen Personal Development Journal was released, I left a sample copy with 3 colleagues and when I walked back in the office to pick something, I […] More
A recent public notice has criticised short, non-traditional professional courses—especially in fields like architecture and engineering —as inadequate, calling instead for traditional, multi-year programs. While concerns about safety and quality […] More
“Atthe Potters hand” In a generation where all men gather, Chasing what they think should matter. Even those who never sowed Stand boldly at the harvest owed. Everyone longs for […] More
ESUUBI, a new drama film directed by our own Hosea Ty Adroa and written & produced by Congolese filmmaker Ombeni Katige. The film, which was shot entirely on location in […] More
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
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
It’s strange how something as simple as water can shape your day. For years, I never thought about the quality of the water I drank, cooked with, or showered in. […] More
A lot of people are content with mentally assenting to the things that they hear about God -especially how powerful He is and how He changes lives drastically. When it […] More
EDDUNGU LYA MUSA (translated as Moses’ Desert) is a dramedy that dares to dig beneath the surface of everyday life, confronting audiences with questions about choice, temptation, and the […] More
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
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
I sang a song in my dream. It was a new song. I was also aware that I was dreaming. So I sang it again, and again, trying to memorize […] More
Flying over Kisoro, one cannot help but be awestruck by the patchwork of vibrant, productive farmland below. These aren’t the vast, mechanised estates you might associate with commercial agriculture. No—this […] More
The Ugandan screen lights up once again as award-winning actress Pelly Penina brings raw intensity and unmatched emotion to the newly premiered short film, WHO ARE YOU, now streaming on […] More
GENDER COMPLEXITIES OF THE FUTURE Imagine this for a moment. Your son grows up, marries the girl of his dreams. She’s beautiful, intelligent, and everything he ever wanted. But he […] More
What does patriotism mean to you? I was listening to a True Spies podcast featuring a former CIA agent- David Tyson, who served in Afghanistan. He was discussing the afterlife […] More
Hola, Have you ever noticed how in the beginning of every new month (first two weeks) there is always a series of events that involve a lot of shaking aka […] More
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
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
Uganda has seen its fair share of star-studded productions, especially in television drama series. But pulling off a high-profile cast for a film is a much tougher challenge. It often […] More
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
If chaos was a sport, the Uganda Rugby Union (URU) would not only dominate Africa but would host the World Cup for it every other year, and still find […] More
When rugby players train, sweat, bleed, and commit to their sport, they do so believing that merit, character, and service will define their careers. Ivan Magomu embodies this belief. Yet […] More
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
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
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
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
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
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
When, on the 27th of May, my ophthalmologist at Mengo Hospital, Dr. Dan Bwonya, who had carried out laser operations on my eyes in March 2021 to replace my natural […] More
Muwado (More-Words-O) – Africa’s Storytelling Platform, is not just a platform; it is a vibrant collection of emotions, imagination and experiences, all woven together to bridge the gaps between people. […] More
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
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
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
An autobiographical memoir of a Ugandan Publicist & Humanitarian Overview As I reflect on my life’s journey, I’m reminded of the complexities that define me. While my nature is multifaceted […] More
Hola, Nothing brings joy to a human like a weekend, especially those that have to sweat for the bills to get paid (WE SALUTE you). We all love to have […] More
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
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
I went to Jinja on a bright Saturday because age is crippling my bones, which simply means, I can’t party for 4 days like the viral Spider-Man. The sun came […] More
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
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
A regular traveler who has been to several hotels around the world’s popular cities can easily tell you the difference between the standards and star rating of a hotel. Yet […] More
It’s strange how something as simple as water can shape your day. For years, I never thought about the quality of the water I drank, cooked with, or showered in. […] More
Continued from; The Game’s End #31 By Aine Susan The sound of shuffling feet welcomed the rising sun, paving way for the eve of the worst day the heavens would […] More
Andrew Nkurunungi is someone I have known for a very long time. We studied together in primary and played together on our school football team. Ours was a rugged outfit and we […] More
Sapiens is one of the 5 books I’ve enjoyed the most this year so far. I actually wish there were simpler versions of it that are taught in schools. I […] More
One of the most celebrated Poets Robert Frost opined that “Poetry is when an emotion has found its thought and the thought has found words”, I agree and subscribe to […] More
Dr. Amos Kigenyi, formerly known as Gen Mega Dee in the East African music scene, has undergone a remarkable transformation, evolving from a celebrated musician into a highly respected healthcare […] More
We kicked off the Muwado Commercial Storytelling Webinars on Tuesday, 4th March, with Dr.Jacob Katumusiime as our facilitator speaking on – FUNDAMENTALS OF A STORY AND CREATIVE STORYTELLING. SUMMARY: Quick […] More
EDDUNGU LYA MUSA (translated as Moses’ Desert) is a dramedy that dares to dig beneath the surface of everyday life, confronting audiences with questions about choice, temptation, and the […] More
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
Warning: The content that follows is haram! Proceed with caution or FOMO, depending on your views towards pork. Vegetarians, I’d walk away too if I were you. Me as me, […] More
Disclaimer: When I am trying to jolt myself out of a writing funk like the scary one I am in, I simply sit at a keyboard and let my fingers […] More
As someone who loves traveling and discovering new corners of Uganda, there’s always a thrill in finding a place that completely surprises you and this weekend, Buvuma Island did exactly […] More
What It Means for Uganda’s Creative Community A new player has entered the arena, in the rapidly evolving world of artificial intelligence, promising to shake up the status quo. DeepSeek, […] More
“I am a man of action,” Musa says with finality. When I fell in love with him, I became the spring flower that unfolded itself enticingly, to him pleading to […] More
Keynote (Remarks) by Morrison Rwakakamba at the Uganda International Coffee Day Thursday, October 6, 2016 St. Lawrence School, Horizon Campus, Wakiso, Uganda. Good Afternoon. The Rt.Honorable Prime Minister, Honorable Ministers, Honorable […] More
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 engages […] More
Brief Bio: I am a classically-trained actor and I also write plays and fiction. I perform around the world and I am consciously doing more work within the African continent […] More
About twenty years ago, one of my favourite Gospel Ministers, TD Jakes preached a sermon that has never got out of my head; Potholes on the road to destiny In […] More
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