in Photography
#KampalaPhotoWalk by Rahman
Photography has always been more than just pressing a shutter for me but rather it’s my way of telling stories, freezing time, and giving ordinary moments a deeper meaning. What […] 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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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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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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Include National School Feeding Program in the NRM Manifesto to boost Parish development model and protect gains achieved under operation wealth creation.
Parish Development Model is primarily a seed money incentive for mostly rural households in Uganda. Injecting money at grassroots boosts agricultural productivity, stimulates local aggregate demand and spreads the money […] 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 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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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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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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OF DAUGHTERS AND THEIR CHILDREN
This is our granddaughter. Her name is Hearty Cutie. She was named so by her mother on the day she became hers. As with our Lord, her conception and birth […] 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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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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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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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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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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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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#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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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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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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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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Uganda’s plan to generate 1,000 MW of nuclear energy by 2031
Uganda’s plan to generate 1,000 MW of nuclear energy by 2031 is one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects in the country’s history. Let’s break it down: 1. Strategic Motivation Energy […] More
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Why is This Apartment so Cold?
Bethany’s eyes flew open. 6:30 a.m. Time to get up. She hated mornings. Not because of the waking, but because she never woke up like other people. No yawns, no […] 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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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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West Nile, Uganda’s Secret Paradise.
So, they told you West Nile is just some quiet corner at the edge of Uganda, right? A place of refugees, poverty, and nothing to write home about. Well, prepare […] More
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The face of personal transformation and for many young people in Uganda, a beacon of hope.
The state of our affairs has left many young people desperately seeking greener pastures. Some have managed to flee the country, while others still languish in despair, hoping for better […] More
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in EventsTUNAENDELEA KUSONGA MBELE
Hola, It is a brand-new day, brand new week and the genesis of fresh beginnings. It’s been quite a thrilling weekend hopefully y’all had the same, especially owing to the […] More
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Not every sister does what you wish…
At the beginning of the year I wished I had a biological sister. I thought that perhaps there would be someone I would share the emotional load of mom being […] 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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Unknown Number, The High School Catfish Netflix Documentary
[SPOILERS] This documentary is only about 1½ hours long yet I’ve spent over 3 hours (in between naps and chitchats) to complete it. This documentary has been pushed in my […] 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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THE OTHER WOMAN
Everyone knows that in the movies, when a woman enters an empty parking lot and hears the clip-clopping of her heels on concrete, and when the fluorescent bulb starts to […] 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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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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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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RUKUNGIRI’s BOONA FM, UCC and NRM. A call for Quick action on Radio shutdown.
The last time I met the fraternity of Rukungiri media practitioners, I presented them a Book titled “Attack the Messenger: How Politicians Turn You Against the Media. The instructive book […] More
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UGANDAN FILMS TO OSCARS 2026
The Uganda Academy Selection Committee (UASC) is now inviting Ugandan filmmakers to submit their feature films for consideration in the Best International Feature Film category of the 98th The Academy […] More
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in Business and Entrepreneurship, Career and Employment, Education and Academia, Finance, Markets and Economics, General or Other, Law, Crime and Justice, Manufacturing and Industry, Minorities and People with Disabilities, Politics and Government, Self-help and Inspiration, Transportation & Transport Vessels, Writing and LiteratureThe Graduate’s Hustle
I stood on Makerere’s lawns in 2023, my economics degree in hand, the sun warming my cap and gown. The air buzzed with hope—dreams of boardrooms, tailored suits, and a […] More
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MAAMA NAKI’S TALES – Chapter 4
MAAMA NAKI’S TALES Chapter 4 They stared at me with wide eyes. I tried not to smile. Yiiii, no grand entrance any more. I felt bad about it. Maama Jonah […] More
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Dating and love in a Generation That’s Tired but still Hoping
There’s a fatigue in our generation when it comes to love, the kind that comes from trying, giving, believing, and breaking, over and over again. It’s the exhaustion that makes […] 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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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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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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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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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 history of Father John Scalabrini Part 1
Father John Scalabrini (RIP) – A life dedicated to Serving God and Saving Humanity Born 13 December 1934 – Died 04 October 2016 Father John Scalabrini was born on 13th […] 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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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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Am Not The Enemy #Stories4Health
AM NOT THE ENEMY Hello there Mr. Tugume! Yes, you are my new host. Oh where are my manners! Let me introduce myself. I am the corona virus ambassador to […] More
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The Chwezi Emperors and the Origin of the African Great Lakes Clan System
When Busongora was at its greatest geographical extent it is known as the Chwezi Empire. The empire’s most military belligerent ruler was Emperor Ndahura I kya-Rubumbi [known in Rwanda as […] 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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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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30 titles that are Ugandan: The importance of reading local and appreciating talent.
PART ONE: NOVELS How pertinent is it to read local authors? I have read so many international authors whilst growing up – during the many classes I have attended, the […] More
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West Nile, Uganda’s Secret Paradise.
So, they told you West Nile is just some quiet corner at the edge of Uganda, right? A place of refugees, poverty, and nothing to write home about. Well, prepare […] More
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THE POLITICAL GOVERNANCE OF BUSOGA, UGANDA: PAST, PRESENT, FUTURE
There are many types of governance. There is spiritual governance, social governance, cultural governance, inmoral governance, ethical governance, academic governance, intellectual governance, military governance, ecological governance, environmental governance and political […] More
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WHAT HAVE UGANDA TEACHERS CELEBRATED ON THE WORLD TEACHERS DAY?
I congratulate Uganda teachers who have soldiered on despite having been devalued over the past few decades through discrimination in remuneration, housing and psychological torture, all of which are affecting […] More
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INTEGRATING MULTIPLE KNOWLEDGE SYSTEMS IN ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION AND MANGEMENT
Environmental Conservation and management in Uganda in particular and Africa in general by bringing the knowledge and practices of people from different disciplinary knowledge in the false hope that ecosystems, […] More
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60 Ugandan Females aged between 18 and 22 have been recruited to work in Russia, under the Alabuga Start program.
Alabuga Special Economic Zones SEZ program has been embroided in controversy surrounding the recruitment and alleged exploitation of young African women. Under the disguise of an educational or joint study […] More
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GOOD LEADERSHIP
Here is a paper my father wrote on 10th October 1997. I got it as I was going through his old books, files etc. It may be still relevant for […] More
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How I made my first $100 from my website UgTecHub.Com just by using my smartphone.
Back then when I was in high school, I really wanted to learn how to earn some money online, this is because I was so passionate about computers and the […] More
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Dear Duncan Abigaba
I am obsessed with you for a reason. You, I consider you family. We share too many mutual friends and acquaintances. Heck, your younger brother was under my wing for […] More
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History of Father John Scalabrini Part 4
Life in his new home, Kampala “The Kampala archdiocese then convinced me that it would be pointless to fight the restriction and encouraged me to continue with my pastoral duties […] More
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Kenya’s Gen Z Uprising: Uganda’s Crucial Lesson in Listening to the Youth.
Once upon a time in a small village, a man set a rat trap to protect his home. When the rat discovered the danger, it urgently warned the cow, goat, […] 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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Africa reimagined: Learning from Japan’s Storytelling & Soft power
Japan is remembered by its Asian neighbors as a tyrannical force, wreaking havoc and instilling fear wherever it set foot. During the colonization of Korea from 1910 to 1945, Koreans […] More
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Decolonizing Christianity Part 1: Africa & Christianity
Over the past several months, a few friends and I have been discussing Africanness. Specifically, we have been thinking about, reading up on and discussing the place of Black Africa […] More
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Books Aren’t Too Expensive, Our Priorities Are.
You’ve probably heard that old, troubling saying: “If you want to hide something from an African, put it in a book.” I’ve often wondered where that came from, and perhaps, […] More
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THE PARADOX OF MONEY
There was once a little town in which many people were in debt but had no money to pay for it. The sole hotel in this town was hardly doing […] More
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Harare Has Fallen
I’m at the scene where this movie is being shot. It’s a sunny day in Harare, Zimbabwe. Director, Michael Bay, paces around the set restlessly. He slumps in his seat […] 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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DANGOTE OIL REFINERY
Finally, the Dangote $20B oil refinery has been commissioned after 4 set deadlines. This is going to be the biggest single train refinery in the world and its going to […] More
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THE CURSE OF PALM TREE PLANTATION IN UGANDA
I wrote the article below way back in 2019. I am sure many of you never read it. It is still relevant culturally, socio-politically, socio-ecologically, socio-economically and environmentally. In […] More
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Here is How We Fight Back Against The Social Media and Mobile Money Tax
I am sick, tired and fed up of this abusive relationship of six years! Fortunately, we have no children. And so the break-up will be easier for me. I have […] More
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Sons of the gods #3
Continued from #2 By Mutebi Wilson “So, what happened next Grandpa? Did the sons have to break a rock? Or fetch water from a basket?” “My boy, those were tasks […] More
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The Girl in The Yellow Jumper : A movie shouting impunity, mob justice, child sexual abuse and torture in Uganda.
Movie Review : The Girl in The Yellow Jumper. Dorothy, a Medical officer attends to a 12-year-girl old rushed to the hospital after a botched abortion. Before the child dies, […] More
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A CONVERSATION WITH MWALIMU AUSTIN BUKENYA AND CELEBRATION OF HIS 80TH BIRTHDAY
The Uganda Women Writers Association (FEMRITE) hosted celebrated scholar Mwalimu Austin (Augustine) Bukenya on Easter Monday. The purpose was twofold; to have a conversation with the renowned writer and poet, […] More
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On the Ugandan Nepo Baby.
Dear @ZeeroBrain and @BuniChristopher I have been meaning to write to you but eh. Eh. Things have been so tough. Never have I been in a hole that required me […] 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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Gipiir and Labongo #21
By Ashley The mountain of a giant staggered through the bushes. Each step was a reminder of what he had to do for the little chief. A moment of sincerity […] More
