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Gender-Neutral Polygamy in Uganda: A Ruling That Raises More Questions Than Answers
On July 10th, 2025, the Constitutional Court of Uganda made a ruling that has left many of us confused, amused, and deeply concerned. In the case of Women’s Probono Initiative […] More
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in Identity & Culture, Innovation, Science and Technology, Law, Crime and Justice, Self-help and InspirationDr. Smith Kiiza Inspires the Uganda Community in Sacramento with a Vision of Empowerment and Leadership
Sacramento, California — On December 7, 2024, the Uganda community in Sacramento gathered for a remarkable event that celebrated culture, leadership, and hope. The centerpiece of the occasion was a […] More
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WHAT AN ANIMAL OF A WRITER: A EULOGY TO FRANCIS ASIIMWE DIVING DEEP INTO HIS INFAMOUS POEM, ‘Gentlemen, I’ve a Ask’
For the last couple of hours, days, weeks, and months – probably even a year, I have been thinking critically, writing in silence and creating new stories. Until one Sunday […] More
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A CRUEL PEOPLE, CRUEL WORLD!
Thirty minutes ago, I was in a taxi heading to Kampala. Thirty minutes ago, my mind was squealing and something like an insect, presumably a wood beetle, was whistling in […] More
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The ‘Rape Festival’ Fallacy: Justice and Tradition on Trial in Ozoro
In a quiet jurisprudence lecture at Uganda Pentecostal university last week, a lecturer posed a challenge that would soon transcend the classroom. “Law,” he argued, “has historically been a tool […] More
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VIOLENT POLICIES, VIOLENT LAWS IN GENERATING AND SUSTAINING VIOLENCE IN UGANDA
VIOLENT POLICIES, VIOLENT LAWS IN GENERATING AND SUSTAINING VIOLENCE IN UGANDA By Oweyegha-Afunaduula Center for Critical Thinking and Alternative Analysis Anger is not the problem, violence is… we can use […] More
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Was the assault of Bishop Zac “political”?
Just a few centimetres higher, and I’d be writing an obituary. As a number of you are by now aware, Zac Niringiye, while jogging last week, was violently accosted by […] More
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Postmortem Report: Uganda Law Society’s Choiceless Election
In pathology, a postmortem, as the word suggests, is an examination of a corpse that is conducted after (post) death (mortem). The objective of the procedure is to determine how […] More
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THE 30 BASIC UNIVERSAL HUMAN RIGHTS VIOLATED AND NON-VIOLATED IN UGANDA
The list below is all Universal Declaration of Human Rights given to humanity by the United Nations General Assembly. All universal human rights below are commonly known as 30 basic […] More
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My thoughts on the #NGOExhibition
As one whose work experience has significantly been with the NGO sector in Uganda and elsewhere on the Continent, I have received a number of inquiries about my thoughts regarding […] More
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in Journalism and Media, Law, Crime and Justice, Minorities and People with Disabilities, Politics and Government, War and ConflictShadows of Sanctuary: The Unraveling Security of Bweyale Under Kiryandongo’s Refugee Settlement Weight
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
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There are a thousand ways to die, here are the 50 leading causes of death in Uganda!
I recently stumbled upon research on the 50 leading causes of death in Uganda and the list, backed by evidence and world rankings was something that swiped my attention. What […] More
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in Career and Employment, Education and Academia, Identity & Culture, Law, Crime and Justice, Poetry, Self-help and Inspiration, War and Conflict, Writing and LiteratureLeft behind; the silent struggle of children and youth forced to dropout of school
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
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Civic-Engagement as a Peace-building Tool
As a victim of conflict that lasted for over 20years in Northern Uganda, I often ask myself: would my brothers voluntarily have joined the LRA insurgents group in its initial […] More
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BREAKING THE CYCLE OF SILENCE
COMMUNITY-LED EFFORTS TO ADDRESS RAPE, INCENT AND DEFILEMENT IN ZAMBIA. Lusaka and Zambia at large has recently recorded alarming numbers of rape,incent and defilement cases.According to the Zambian police service, […] More
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The Vanishing Shepherd: Fr. Ssekabira’s Abduction and the Chill Over Uganda’s Churches
On a hot afternoon in Masaka City, December 3, 2025, Rev. Fr. Deusdedit Ssekabira stepped out of his office at Katwe Trading Centre, unaware that his life was about to […] More
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Uganda Prisons Whistleblower Lawrence Ampe Expresses Fear for His Life Following Dismissal
Lawrence Ampe’s journey from a disciplined officer in the Uganda Prisons Service to a whistleblower and activist has become one of the most talked-about stories in Uganda’s political and social […] More
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