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
There comes a moment in the life of every nation when silence becomes betrayal. This is that moment. And if no one has told you the truth lately, allow me […] More
A lot has been said on X, a lot has come to the DMs, but one thing is certain, very few read the entire article that has brought us this […] More
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 Vogard war story. You can […] More
Nature’s sounds reigned supreme, drowning out human chatter on the long stretch of white, coarse sand. The sun above was mellow, playing hide and seek in the sky punctuated by […] More
The first time I wrote a piece of art, I sought the guidance of one of my aunties, who had a degree in literature and English. She had just completed […] More
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
Left behind; the silent struggle of children and youth forced to drop out of school The gates were open as Mercy( not real names) and her parents, with other children […] More
Over the past few years, the mental health topic has been making rounds on social media, and the news continuously — an acknowledgement that we need to focus on more, beyond our […] More
The answer to this question is quite similar to the answers around the world where Jazz Festivals take place. Next door, in Nairobi, Kenya, the demise of The Safaricom International […] More
On 15 April 2025, the Uganda Rugby Union (URU) and Next Media Services renewed their three-year broadcasting agreement. NBS Sport will once more include the Nile Special Rugby Premiership, the […] More
Gone are the days when Uganda prided itself on exporting coffee, cotton, and tobacco. Those were the glory days when value addition meant roasting beans or spinning cotton. Today, the […] More
Part 2: A Glimpse of Destiny As the day unfolds, the daily activities are set in the community; villagers are busy in maize fields, and the young girls head to […] More
Environmental sabotage (also known as ecotage or ecological sabotage) may be due to deliberate acts of property damage or destruction by environmentalists aimed at preventing environmental harm or disrupting projects […] More
Until you share it, a dream is nothing but a nightmare. It festers within, unsettling you, and if kept too long, it gnaws at your heart, tearing it into shreds […] More
Last Sunday, my big boy Thabo went to Sunday school class, and the teacher called him out loud and told him, “Please, by next Sunday, before you come to church, […] More
Hola, It’s been one hell of a weekend; the Pope was laid to rest (RIP), Liverpool carried the Premier League cup (I’m still celebrating), and opposition parties in Uganda are […] More
Beneath the lush, emerald hills and tangled forests lies a fortune that could light up the world: gold, cobalt, tin, tantalum, tungsten—minerals that power our smartphones, electric cars, and satellites. […] More
We often preach “customer is king,” but in reality, the king is left standing, unattended to in many places in Uganda. As I write this article, I think we deserve […] More
Cultural Prides [voices of Heritage] now showing live exclusively at EthnicPridesOrg YouTube channel. Cultural Prides: A Fusion of Culture, Hip-Hop, Health, Education, and Tourism Cultural Prides is not just a […] More
THE BROKEN COLLEGE. In the ancient days there lived a Palace of redemption, a Palace of understanding, a Palace of academic excellence and a Palace of Faith coupled with a […] More
It was on that mellow, sunny evening, when the golden-yellow light of the setting orange sun filled every conceivable space around him, that Axel had only a faint comprehension of […] More
Week 6 of the Muwado Commercial Storytelling Webinars happened on Tuesday, 8th April, with Namyalo Consolate – a Ugandan storyteller who shares her love of story through writing, voice-over, and […] More
THE YOUNG CAN ALSO DO. Globally the icons that govern the communities and give it power through their industrious and creative being are being dumped into a pot of no […] More
Hola, The longest public holiday (Easter) in every year is coming to an end, the four days of relaxing, family time, bonding and remembering who died for our sins (Praise […] More
12:45pm on Friday afternoons. That was the time daddy usually called to check in on how the week has gone for me at school. When it comes to consistence in […] More
Story by Tema Innocent, Children’s Rights Advocate In Kiryandongo District, twelve-year-old Amina sat on the cold, hard floor of a dimly lit workshop, her small hands stained with dust and […] More
Part 1: Beneath the surface It was a beautiful normal day in Kwesele village, a home in the northwestern part of Zambia. Where the sun dipped into the horizon and […] More
Cultural Prides [voices of Heritage] now showing live exclusively at EthnicPridesOrg YouTube channel. Cultural Prides: A Fusion of Culture, Hip-Hop, Health, Education, and Tourism Cultural Prides is not […] More
Chitipa United Football Club received 30 pairs of boots from the shadow MP Phales Mpogha of the North constituency as part of its support for the team. The event took […] More
Hola, It’s been pretty wet for the past couple days-weeks, the weekend itself was slippery. Despite all the H2O showdown of mother nature, I managed to learn one thing and […] More
Hola, There is anew phrase in town “LIGHT” to supposedly refer to the new electricity service that replaced what we all used to know as “YAKA”. I was not fully […] More
In the heart of northern Uganda, where the lush savannahs of Apaa straddle Adjumani and Amuru districts, a bitter conflict has raged for over a decade, tearing apart communities and […] More
Week 8 of the Muwado Commercial Storytelling Webinars happened on Tuesday, 22nd April, with Moses Kiboneka, aka Uncle Mo, a sensational Ugandan comedian, actor, and social commentator, as our facilitator. […] More
Week 7 of the Muwado Commercial Storytelling Webinars happened on Tuesday, 15th April, with Lorna Okeng – a creative technologist, immersive curator, foresight practitioner, and researcher with a deep interest […] More
Aspirant Members of Parliament and Councillors for Chitipa Central Constituency, Given Kitha and Fishani Nyondo, have blessed the Chitipa CCAP Congregation Church with an amount of five hundred thousand kwacha […] More
Uganda’s renowned rapper, Zedmonk Ssabatontomi, born Kabuubi Akram, is set to make history once again—this time, not through music alone, but through cultural advocacy and education. Best known for his […] More
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
All hail the queen; Covid19 the great Destroyer of the 7 nations; With no regard for cultures Immorality her quest; Unquenchable her thirst; Elixir must be filled; So blood she […] More
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 […] More
I just turned 11 and was preparing to get into High School, I was going to leave for boarding school the following day and mom had said she wanted to […] More
In December 2019, we were celebrating our grand entrance to the new year. However, at the same time a virus that has since consumed most of people’s lives on the […] 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
There comes a moment in the life of every nation when silence becomes betrayal. This is that moment. And if no one has told you the truth lately, allow me […] More
I recently found myself reflecting on a life-altering decision that I made not too long ago, a decision that has left me broke, unemployed, and burdened with regrets. As I […] 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
Fading Futures of children and youth In Westnile a region hosting many refuges, teenagers cling to the hope of completing their studies and archiving their career of having a bright […] More
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
My friend commented on one of my post saying, “Writing in Uganda is only for the rich.” Sadly, she might be right – at least for writers of trade books […] More
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
Dear Winnie, I remember you as the 13-year-old girl who enjoyed her English classes. Your hand was always up, waiting with anticipation for Madam Sabila to choose you to read […] 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
CONTINUED FROM; THE SECOND TASK#17 By Aine Susan Gulu was not convinced that this measly human could stroll through the tasks without as much as a scratch. Where was Walumbe? […] More
“Dear Daisy, I am not the letter-writing type; we both know that. Heck, I am the kind of guy who gets a migraine writing emails. That’s one of the reasons […] More
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
It’s not unusual to see young boys and girls running to the well to fetch water, just after the rain. The well often survives because the water from the roofs […] More
To My Writer Self, I write to you from the edge of a comma, where ink bleeds into possibility and sentences tremble like unsteady bridges. A century yawns between us, […] More
The hand in her hair tightened, tilting her head back at an angle that was just this side of uncomfortable. He was using it to throw her off balance and […] More
Time Check: 8 am or thereabouts Day: 16th July 2014 Place: Paris Metro, France It’s very tempting, when narrating one’s experience on a particular issue, to block out every other […] More
When you start your food business, you are excited. Your food tastes amazing. Your friends are there to cheer you on. Your opening day is a success. Forward to a […] More
By Kamusiime Mugisha As Labongo ambled to the mighty gates of the chiefdom that shielded Pubungu, flanked by his warriors, exhausted, starved, and clad in their full armor, the sight […] More
[box type=”info” align=”aligncenter” ]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 […] More
Dear Self, As you embark on this journey as a storyteller, remember that writing is a form of inquiry, a way of exploring the world and your place in it. […] More
Humans and many other animals, including certain insects, such as bees, like sweet things. It is sugar that makes things taste sweet. In human society, sugar has many uses, from […] More
Environmental sabotage (also known as ecotage or ecological sabotage) may be due to deliberate acts of property damage or destruction by environmentalists aimed at preventing environmental harm or disrupting projects […] More
By Aine Susan PS; Enyawawa-Green Ibis, an all-dark wading bird with a curved bill and short legs, that give it a rather dumpy look. Grandfather would never understand – the […] More
Background The 10 commandments of Egoless Programming was inspired by the book, The Psychology of Computer Programming, first released in the 1970s, where Jerry Weinberg coined the term “egoless programming”. […] More
If you are an ardent reader/listener of the literature on Uganda’s State Violence (past, present and future), you may be dismayed, but you’re not in disbelief. The Makerere situation is […] More
She remembers the first time she realised there was something wrong. That day, her close friend from high school was getting married and she was with her mum at the […] More
My Sweetest Ayinza, It’s funny how time flies by. Very often, when experiencing something truly magical, we tell ourselves we will write about it someday. We make a mental note […] More
It’s a polite Monday afternoon and I’m having lunch in one of the more popular restaurants in Kampala – the kind where young and fairly accomplished corporates gather for expensive […] More
Many Ugandans are wondering about the clinical capacity Uganda has to handle coronavirus patients especially those that may need intensive or high dependency care. Here is information on the newly […] More
Please keep him away from me, For I am not ready yet May you continue to guide his path as he seeks after you in truth and humility Mold him, […] More
View all episodes The next school day was total chaos. The way the gang had run after Rukia screaming “Ayi Bambe” the day before? It was like that, but several […] More
I am not talking about the animal grade maize bran supposedly being dished out alongside stones with beans (not beans with stones), or the lengthy and fruitless wait to be […] More
According to psychoanalysis, in literary criticism, a writer and an artist reflect their work. So, literature itself is a fragment of its sculptor—the artist in this case, however much they […] More
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