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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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ON JOHN CHILEMBWE’S FLIGHT TO AMERICA OR MOZAMBIQUE
Those who speak against this do so with a narrow mind and a defeatist mentality. As a people, we must continue to interrogate the John Chilembwe saga and never cease […] More
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in Environment & Climate, Identity & Culture, Law, Crime and Justice, Music and Dance, Theatre, Visual Art
Poisoned Soil
Globally renowned visual artist, Moffat Takadiwa debuted his exhibition, Vestiges of Colonialism in March of 2023 at the National Art Gallery of Zimbabwe which was his first local exhibition in […] More
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in Community & Opinion, Education and Academia, Family, Friends and Relationships, Finance, Markets and Economics, Identity & Culture, Law, Crime and Justice, Politics and GovernmentWhen Theft Becomes Survival: Who Will Save Uganda?
Three years ago, I walked through a beautiful eco-resort hotel in Uganda with a European friend of mine who owned it. It was the kind of place any country would […] More
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Nze namutta (I killed him) EPISODE 1
NZE NAMUTTA (I killed him) EPISODE 1👇 Nnatoba nomulambo gwabaze sawa mwenda gwakilo, eyo munda mukibila nga nyambibwako baaba wange batulumaayo😭. I had killed him and wanted to dispose off […] More
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South Sudan’s Struggle to End Violence Against Women: Why the Law Alone Isn’t Enough
Violence against women is not confined to dark alleys or wartime atrocities—it is happening in homes, villages, towns, and institutions across South Sudan. Reports suggest that more than six out […] More
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THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN RIOT AND PROTEST: THE CASE OF UGANDA
I don’t usually argue with my children whose ages range from 35 to 54. We exchange ideas. I occasionally I continue reaching them and they continue learning in an andragogical […] More
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Bridging Continents: Dr. Smith Kiiza Brings Global Restorative Justice Expertise Back to Africa
Kampala, Uganda — In a world increasingly seeking innovative solutions to conflict, Dr Smith Kiiza stands out as a legal scholar and practitioner transforming justice in Africa through lessons learned abroad. Born […] More
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in Community & Opinion, Identity & Culture, Journalism and Media, Law, Crime and Justice, Minorities and People with Disabilities, Muwado NewsletterThe Brutal Truth About Child Brides in South Sudan
As a young Ugandan woman studying law, I grew up believing that laws exist to protect the vulnerable. I believed words like justice, rights, and equality meant something real beyond […] More
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WHAT BECOMES OF ART THAT GETS ABUSED?
“I absolutely stopped painting because of Epstein,” Farmer said. “And in a weird way, I kind of started painting because of him because I wanted to honor the victims- Maria […] More
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Uganda at a Crossroads: Strengthening the Rule of Law in a Changing Society
Uganda today stands at a critical moment in its legal and constitutional development. As the country continues to grow economically and socially, the demand for a strong, independent, and trusted […] More
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in Energy and Electricity, Environment & Climate, Land, Law, Crime and Justice, Politics and GovernmentCritical Comparative Analysis of the Resource Conflicts of the 1990s and 2020s in Uganda
Abstract This paper conducts a critical comparative analysis (CCA) of resource conflicts in Uganda during the 1990s and 2020s. It argues that both periods are defined by power consolidation, militarism, […] More
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in Community & Opinion, Education and Academia, History & Heritage, Law, Crime and Justice, Politics and GovernmentWhy Do Africans Repeatedly Become Instruments Against Other Africans?
In June 2022, the Democratic Republic of the Congo buried a tooth. Not a body. Not a skeleton. Not a grave recovered from history. A tooth. It was all that […] More
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The Squeaky Shadow
He was late, as usual. He seemed to always be on some errand he never quite elaborated on and only vaguely stated, with annoying consistency. “Boss bibadde bintwala.” Now that […] More
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In Nairobi today heroin is the new beer.
Penning my journal. Despite the affluence, many Nairobians toy with hell in needle for thrill. Was invited to party last week in Kilimani and the delusion in the lives of many […] More
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in Community & Opinion, Diaspora, gaming, Law, Crime and Justice, Politics and Government, Sports and FitnessHOW MANY MORE? UGANDA’S ATHLETES ARE DYING IN THE STREETS, AND NOBODY IS SAFE
Justice for David Owori. Justice for Sydney Gongodyo. Safety for Every Citizen. The Time for Empty Words Is Over. The phone call came just after midnight. David Owori’s father, Eriasaf […] More
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A Letter to Dr. Kizza Besigye: The Conscience of our Nation.
Dear Col (Rtd) Dr. Kizza Besigye, Life may never present me with the opportunity to stand before you, shake your hand, and tell you what an inspiration you are, a […] More
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The power, influence and dubious deals of Enrica Pinetti
There is a fundamental problem with Enrica Pinetti, the “foreign investor” behind the controversial Vinci Coffee Company. She is also the promoter of Lubowa Hospital. She has been given contracts […] More
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