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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EAST AFRICA: FEDERATION OR CONFEDERATION?
For a long time, the political talk of the East African Federation has reverberated on the region’s political scene but without resulting in the actual implementation of the scheme. Recently […] More
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ARE YOU GUARDING A CONCRETE SLAB?
In the words of Sandras J. Phiri. There was an army barracks that always had on its duty roster 4 soldiers to guard a concrete slab in front of the […] More
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Gaming can’t really cause accidents but it surely contributes to building of roads
Recently , I was drawn to an article in New Vision with a screaming headline that “betting: Cause for worry over road safety in Uganda”. I rushed to read through, […] More
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A Rainy Midnight Call
It is 11:43 pm on a cold Kira night. A steady pitter-patter of relentless drizzle provides a soothing background sound to the darkness outside. I lay in my bed, wide […] More
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I saw things (again) at Nyege Nyege Festival 2023
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
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DOES GOD REALLY EXIST? THE EVIDENCE.
There is no question that has been asked everywhere on the globe far more frequently than the question “Does God Really Exist?” The high frequency reflects one human value known […] 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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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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Norrsken Africa Week 2023 – The Uganda Perspective
I like to categorise myself as a travel writer. I also like to think of myself as an innovation enthusiast. Last week, I got to embrace both identities. Just next […] More
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ENVIRONMENTAL GOVERNANCE FOR DIVERSE ECOLOGIES IN UGANDA: IS IT POSSIBLE?
Governing as governance is often ignored by governors, especially the political ones. The same political governors ignore environmental governing as environmental governance. It is not easy to separate political governing […] 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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My Little Brother by Lubwama Duncan | Tebere Arts Podcast
Brought to you by the Tebere Arts Foundation and supported by Pro Helvetia Johannesburg, the Swiss Arts Council. More Tebere Arts Podcast More
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WHERE IS EDUCATION GOING IN THE 21ST CENTURY? THE CASE OF UGANDA
There was a time when degrees were not necessary to describe an educated person. This was indeed the case in virtually all cultural and traditional society and among the great […] More
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Odd Redemptor Audio Play | Tebere Arts Podcast
Odd Redemptor by Chris Tenderi Brought to you by the Tebere Arts Foundation and supported by Pro Helvetia Johannesburg, the Swiss Arts Council. More Tebere Arts Podcast More
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My Nightingale by Muhirwe Dorothy | Tebere Arts Podcast
Written by Muhirwe Dorothy, this episode features Brenda Ibarah as Nightingale & Duncan Lubwama as Angola. In this gripping narrative, we explore the intriguing premise: ‘Entering university as a […] More
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Songa Mbele by Alex Kitaka and Ubia Hope | Tebere Arts Podcast
“Songa Mbele” is an exploration of corruption and entitlement from a police woman who thinks that she has a right to rob citizens of their money because they are […] More
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Make a Joyful Noise by Brenda Ibarah | Tebere Arts Podcast
In this captivating episode, ‘Make a Joyful Noise’ by Brenda Ibarah comes to life in an audio play directed by Duncan Lubwama and brought to you by a talented […] More
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LIFE AND DEATH: NEITHER INCIDENTAL NOR COINCIDENTAL
The Oxford Advanced Learner’s Dictionary defines the word “coincidental” as “happening by chance” and “incidental” as “happening in connection with something else”. One thing is true. Naturally and ecologically (the […] More
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Political Affairs by Tamale Micheal | Tebere Arts Podcast
“Political Affairs” is about Justice and Maverick who are on the run from their father, the president. They have in their possession a piece of evidence which could damn […] More
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ULTIMATE SOLUTION TO ENVY
Envy often sneaks in when we witness someone else achieving success or recognition and sure it is something natural, something in us, and it can cast a shadow on our […] More
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in Competitions and Challenges, Family, Friends and Relationships, Health and Medicine, Identity & Culture, Self-help and Inspiration, Writing and LiteratureWHY ARE FATHERS THE MOST HATED PARENTS?
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
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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 THREATS OF CENTRALLY MEDIATED NOMADIC PASTORALISM IN UGANDA.
In his article “What can action research and transdisciplinarity learn from each other?, Danilo R. Streck (2017) draws his insights from a question asked by a citizen in South Brazil […] 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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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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Sometimes, try to take things at face value.
Lately, I’ve been thinking about something my mom used to always say to me. ‘Emma, sometimes, try to take things at face value.’ See, my mom and brother have always […] More
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10 BUSINESSES A FULL-TIME STAY-AT-HOME MOM CAN DO AND MAKE OVER 1M UGX MONTHLY IN UGANDA
I have been majorly writing to young people about how to start a sustainable online business but today I want to talk to the stay-at-home moms/people who would like to […] More
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OMENA #Stories4Health
Ma is calling my name again: she must have called my name ten times in three minutes. I have to help her do one or two things around the house. […] More
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The Joy of Creativity: Practicing Your Creative Craft with Both Discipline and Enjoyment. (Day 1)
DAY ONE: Remember Yourself This is a 30-Day Exploration of Creativity. “You can’t use up creativity, the more you use, the more you have.” MAYA ANGELOU, Author and Poet 2020 […] More
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Bye Donnas: Call Me Ojok Okello!
On 26th June 1986 at 07.30AM EAT I transitioned from my mother’s womb at St. Francis Hospital Nsambya into this cosmos. She named me Steven Ojok. Ojok, my paternal uncle […] More
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Boys must be taught how to bathe
Boys must be taught how to bathe. We think many of them know how to bathe naye they don’t. And now there’s another category of boys that hate bathing. They […] More
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Benezeri Wanjala Chibita on becoming a champion
On November 9th last year, I watched Benezeri Wanjala Chibita perform. His song was fairly new and not many people knew it or him for that matter. About a handful of […] More
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What is Traveler’s Remorse and How Do You Get Over It?
Travel is surely a fun experience. People travel for so many reasons no matter what cause the travel adventure is inevitable. Travel always come with learning new language, culture and […] More
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On Gashumba’s dressing
I find it hilarious (for tired of using the word hypocritical), the way those of you who don’t dress up that way are connecting it to being “raised right.” You […] More
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in PoetryRAIN IN THE SHOWER
The Rain filled Solitude And Drip silent shower A Hot and Cold think box A Naked home for the Naked mind. The Rain In The Shower It disallows Baggage upon […] More
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DUCKS QUACK, EAGLES SOAR
In my Town Arua City, we have Ducks and Eagles. Though we have more ducks than eagles. In different WhatsApp groups, we have so many ducks. Read this story and […] 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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The Girl in the Yellow Jumper – Behind The Scenes Pictures
The Girl In The Yellow Jumper movie is coming soon but for now, check out these hot behind the scenes pics taken by our talented BTS photographer Kibuuka photography More
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DREAM NO SMALL DREAMS: YOUNG AFRICA WORKS UGANDA LAUNCH
Yesterday is a day I will never forget. It was a good day. I was lost for words. I am witness to the fact that dreams come true, not some […] More
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Meet Mike Merrill, The Man Who Sold His Fate for $1 a Share.
The old age adage “Survival for the fittest” is one that has been quoted endlessly and must now be crying for retirement. I was about to make it the basis of this […] More
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Kibooga and Kahinju: The Rival Songora Queens who Saved the Kingdoms of Nkore and Toro and Fought Over the Destiny of Busongora
Busongora as an independent state or kingdom was founded around 1090 AD. From the kingdom’s very inception, women had high status in society. In the waning years of the 19th […] More
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How else can someone tighten their belt ?
It was a Saturday night and as is my habit, I was expecting Galaxy Kafunda with DJ Herbert of Uganda’s Number one station, Galaxy FM. This time, it wasn’t music […] More
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Had cassava lately?
t’s hard to go hungry on the streets of Kampala. If you have as little as 1,000shs, you will be able to get something to tide you over as you […] More
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To love and virus. #Stories4Health
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
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What Uganda could learn from Finland’s education system
They say, a society that ceases to learn, ceases to grow. Uganda’s education system has experienced some changes since her independence in 1962. The teacher as the custodian of information […] More
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