The wait is finally over! After months of anticipation, buzz, and behind-the-scenes teases, the official poster for SLUM BOMBER, one of Uganda’s most talked-about upcoming films, has been officially released. […] 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
Francine packs her things; frantically, teary-eyed, her hands shaking. She has to leave, she can’t wait, she has to breathe. Smoke creeps in from under the door, the flames will […] More
The pendulum swings between numbness and pins and needles, making it hard for her to write. Her eldest tells her she can just speak into a phone and it will […] More
In the time before time, when the Great Spirit still walked among us, the Amani people lived between the whispering trees of the Ituri Forest and the endless golden expanse […] More
“NEN AWENE, GULU, WA ILWA”- TEMPRA OMONA’S MUSIC IS DEEP! On Wednesday, September 8, 2021, Tempra Omona shared a post on his Facebook account, “It’s exactly one year. On […] More
Get ready to experience the best of Ugandan and international short films at the 9th edition of the Ngalabi Shorts Film Festival. This highly anticipated event is set to take […] More
This week, I found myself going back to a book that has sat on my shelf for four years: The Life and Legacy of Lapwony Micheal Ocan as told by […] More
This month, I joined the Centre for Design, Innovation, and Translational Excellence (CITE) at Makerere University for a medical device innovators forum. The workshop, held on 10 June 2025 at […] More
When I was a kid no one told me I was going to lead the world in my future. I missed out on all that self-esteem. When I was a […] More
Uganda has made a powerful statement at this year’s Zanzibar International Film Festival (ZIFF) 2025, bringing home top awards and flying the flag high on one of East Africa’s biggest […] More
Yesterday, as part of my daily learning culture, I was expanding my knowledge on marketing and sales. I came across a long-term strategy that made me wonder if I would […] More
In the rapidly evolving world of filmmaking, staying ahead means constantly seeking new knowledge and embracing technological advancements. Ugandan executive producer and director Ayeny Steve, known for his work on […] More
In every growing film industry, standards are built not just by talent or technology, but by the integrity of those who lead (the producers and directors). As the people at […] More
Uganda continues to make impactful strides in the regional and international film scene, not only through award-winning productions but also through professional representation in critical industry spaces. At this year’s […] More
Last Saturday, Radio Pacis invited my team to speak on the Youth Program. Eduardo Fortunato and Kokora Patricia did a great job representing us. The theme was mental health, with […] More
Ever since I could remember I was always branded as a bitch. The terrible person who is mean and selfish. Unlike many of the women I see on the internet […] More
For years, filmmakers in Uganda have spoken about the need for collective financial strength, a way to cushion the unpredictable nature of our work, build wealth, and take control of […] More
The cracked asphalt of Highway 99 bled heat under the twin suns of Solstice. Dust hung like ash in the air, swirling in aimless patterns between collapsed overpasses and rusted […] More
The roots of this crisis go very deep. Ever since the US pulled out from the 2015 Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA) in 2018, Washington went through the motions of wanting […] More
She and I first met on the 3rd January 2021. Someone directed me to her when I sought another home to bless with the charity collections I’d done the year […] More
NEW UGANDAN FILM ALERT A while ago, I heard about a feature film that was coming from the people working closely with the ‘OPPORTUNITIES ARE HERE’ project. They held successful […] More
Do you know how your village came into being? Or do you have some fun theories? This week, we will be writing the origin story of our villages! Have fun! […] More
DOES UGANDA STILL HAVE A BANYARWANDA QUESTION AFTER THE UGANDA CONSTITUTION 1995 CREATED AN INDIGENOUS GROUP FOR THEM? By Oweyegha-Afunaduula Conservation Biologist Center for Critical Thinking and Alternative Analysis By […] More
So you have your product figured out and are ready to sell. What would you say about it? What about your product or service would make someone buy it? But […] More
Cramped inside a minibus taxi with the sourness of perspiration and vile halitosis from a long day’s toil hanging about; Thandi and fifteen other commuters are homebound. Not that there […] More
It’s a few weeks to my second major endometriosis surgery. Technically, my third if we count the diagnostic one in 2020. My overriding feeling is gratitude for all the support […] More
UGANDA HAS NO TRANQUIL FUTURE UNLESS WE ADOPT ECOSYSTEM APPROACH TO GOVERNANCEBy Oweyegha-AfunaduulaConservation BiologistCenter for Critical Thinking and Alternative Analysis28 June 2025. I have written about governance severally but mainly […] More
Chapter One Do you believe in true love? Or maybe time travel—and fixing the past to prevent the present? Well, let’s start from the future so we can understand the […] More
Last week, I read through the 2025/2026 Uganda national budget. Not something most filmmakers would usually do on a Sunday morning, but I’m glad I did (I can share a […] More
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
If you have ever tried to pursue a calling in the Arts, launch an innovative enterprise, or evolve to a higher station, you, without a doubt, know what the resistance […] More
Look at those numbers from April!!! We want to say thank you to everyone who has ever read the stories our members have published. It proves that Africa still loves […] More
I once saw a TikTok video of a hawker selling makeup. He and his products were not so outstanding. And he was dressed just like any other hawker. But he […] More
Noqhayiso’s mother observes her daughter’s uninspired movements as she drags herself through her chores. A gloomy shroud obscures the magic that’s been vivid in Noqhayiso’s eyes of late. The old […] More
Day 9 of Our Collective Sunburn Right. Climate change. That thing. The one where we all nod gravely while scrolling doom reports like they’re bedtime stories narrated by a particularly […] More
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
10 Lessons From 10 Years of Trying to Build the Impossible. This December, The Innovation Village turns 10. But this isn’t a celebration. It’s a field report. A brutally honest […] More
ENVIRONMENTAL NOISE POLLUTION – A SCOURGE RAVAGING UGANDA IN THE NAME OF DEVELOPMENT By Oweyegha-Afunaduula Center for Critical Thinking and Alternative Analysis All noise is environmental noise and occurs in […] More
Rehema Nanfuka shines at UFF 2025 Rehema Nanfuka has solidified her position as one of Uganda’s most diverse and prominent film characters, succeeding as an actor, director, screenwriter, and producer. […] More
The wait is finally over! After months of anticipation, buzz, and behind-the-scenes teases, the official poster for SLUM BOMBER, one of Uganda’s most talked-about upcoming films, has been officially released. […] 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
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
Francine packs her things; frantically, teary-eyed, her hands shaking. She has to leave, she can’t wait, she has to breathe. Smoke creeps in from under the door, the flames will […] More
The pendulum swings between numbness and pins and needles, making it hard for her to write. Her eldest tells her she can just speak into a phone and it will […] More
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
In the time before time, when the Great Spirit still walked among us, the Amani people lived between the whispering trees of the Ituri Forest and the endless golden expanse […] 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
“NEN AWENE, GULU, WA ILWA”- TEMPRA OMONA’S MUSIC IS DEEP! On Wednesday, September 8, 2021, Tempra Omona shared a post on his Facebook account, “It’s exactly one year. On […] 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
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
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
This week, I found myself going back to a book that has sat on my shelf for four years: The Life and Legacy of Lapwony Micheal Ocan as told by […] More
Oh. My. God. This book. Men in Love by Nancy Friday completely blew my mind. I mean, I went in thinking I knew what I was getting into just another […] 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
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
When I was a kid no one told me I was going to lead the world in my future. I missed out on all that self-esteem. When I was a […] 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
Buganda Kingdom – and indirectly Uganda State – were both named after a Songora prince named Ganda Warusiri whose palace grounds were used as a staging ground for the supporters […] More
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
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
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
In every growing film industry, standards are built not just by talent or technology, but by the integrity of those who lead (the producers and directors). As the people at […] More
Pages: 221 Prior to writing this book, The sermon series “Relationship Goals” by the funky, visibly humble and deeply relatable pastor Michael Todd of Transformation Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma in […] More
UPDATE 11/07/2020: The #Stories4Health Competition Winners have been announced here. UPDATE 01/07/2020: The #Stories4Health competition has been closed today and the judging panel will be looking at the entries (click […] More
In the heart of Sacramento, California, a vibrant Ugandan community flourishes, united by their rich cultural heritage and shared aspirations. Among its most dedicated members is Joy Loy Lwabaai, a […] More
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
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
It’s probably not a very popular opinion, but I’ll say it anyway. I’m both surprised and disappointed by the MPs’ (feigned?) surprise at the salaries of Uganda Airlines executives. While […] 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
When we were kids, we promised ourselves to do a lot of things when we grow up. Apart from being the cool professions that existed at the time, we thought […] More
Rent a mourner can supply professional discreet people to attend funerals and wakes. If you simply need to increase visitor numbers or introduce new faces, then we can help…we can supply professional, […] More
These #UgBlogWeek things always catch me unaware. Ok, I lie. Advance notifications are given, pretty posters are designed by Joel Nevender and shared widely, I’m even part of the committee […] More
If you ever asked me as a child what I wanted to be when I grew up, I probably lied to you. I have never looked at myself as someone […] More
A few months back, a friend found me reading an article on feminism and he seemed disappointed. He probably thinks feminists are reactionary, undersexed, man-hating bitches who need to quit […] More
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
If we met.. Well I might kiss your lips, And maybe bite your neck, just a little, But that would be all. My hands wound stay above your nipples, Not […] More
Generally speaking, nothing improves in your life until you change your mind about it, and a lot of us need to revise our preconceived ideas about sex. Unless you are […] More
Now, as we know, Wakayima was not really a school student. He was not interested in getting an education like the rest of the school kids. He was only interested […] More
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