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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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The Weaponisation of Education Against the Indigenous Peoples of Uganda
Introduction Education is universally championed as a tool for liberation, a pathway out of poverty, and a cornerstone of modern state-building. For the indigenous peoples of Uganda—including the Batwa (Twa), […] 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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Beyond the Disciplinary University: Towards Interversity and Transversity in Africa
Abstract The contemporary African university remains a colonial inheritance built on rigid disciplines, siloed knowledge, and the myth of value-free science. Yet the wicked problems of the 21st century—climate collapse, […] More
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in Career and Employment, Diaspora, Education and Academia, Innovation, Science and Technology, Self-help and InspirationFor Every Young African Woman Scrolling Through Tech Content, Tracy Is Proof That You Belong
The numbers stopped him mid-scroll. Across Sub-Saharan Africa, women hold just 8% of software development roles. In his own country, the figure was only 17% of all tech jobs. It […] More
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Returning Home to IPSF: A Journey of Growth, Impact, and Gratitude
Last month, I participated in the 70th IPSF World Congress in Nairobi, Kenya. The International Pharmaceutical Students’ Federation (IPSF) is the global advocacy group for pharmacy and pharmaceutical science students, […] More
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Nurturing the Future, Honoring the Child
In Uganda, children are the heartbeat of the nation. They carry the dreams of families, clans, and communities from Kampala’s busy streets to the quiet gardens of Mbarara, from the […] More
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in Community & Opinion, Education and Academia, Family, Friends and Relationships, Identity & Culture
MY FATHER
MY FATHER He was a great man. He loved us all but never got involved in the domestic fights at home concerning his wives. Yes he had three wives and […] More
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in Building and Construction, Career and Employment, Education and Academia, Innovation, Science and Technology, Politics and Government, Transportation & Transport VesselsENGINEERS IN COMMAND: Why Uganda’s Vision 2040 Demands Technical Leadership
There is a question that rarely gets asked in Uganda’s political conversations, yet it may be the most consequential one of our times: Who should govern a nation that has […] 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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ALL THEORIES CAST IN NARROW CONFINES NEED RETHINKING WITHIN THE MULTIDIMENSIONAL ENVIRONMENT FRAMEWORK
“The whole is greater than the sum of its parts.” — Aristotle, Metaphysics “We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them.” — Albert […] More
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THE MIND REVOLUTIONS OF THE 21ST CENTURY: A MANIFESTO FOR A NEW EPISTEME
Abstract This Manifesto proposes that the 21st century is witnessing a constellation of profound “mind revolutions”—fundamental shifts in how we perceive, organize, and produce knowledge. While Willis Harman presciently […] More
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Give Your Network Something to Work With: Key Takeaways from the ASAMU Final Session
It was a day of hearty conversations with my mentorship cohort for 2026 courtesy of Accounting Students Association of Makerere University (ASAMU) as we held the final session following 6 […] More
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The Life And Legacy of Lapwony Micheal Ocan Review
“When I first Lapwony (Mwalimu) Micheal [Ocan], he struck me as being quiet and reserved, even, withdrawn. However, it soon became clear to me he was keenly listening and contemplating. […] More
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DEFENDING THE HUMANITIES: COMEDY AND MUSIC AS WEAPONS OF MASS LIBERATION
Abstract This article posits that comedy and music are not ephemeral entertainments but foundational instruments of holistic liberation. Drawing on the 5-Dimensional Knowledge Production Framework and the 4-Dimensional Environmental Framework, […] More
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KNOWLEDGE PRODUCTION TOWARDS THE 22ND CENTURY AND BEYOND: FROM “PUBLISH OR PERISH” TO “INTEGRATE OR PERISH”
The Core Message “Publish or Perish” fragments knowledge, erodes complexity, and alienates universities from society. “Integrate or Perish” synthesises knowledge, honours complexity, and reconnects academia with human flourishing. The choice […] More
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in Career and Employment, Education and Academia, Innovation, Science and Technology, Self-help and InspirationMy motivation to join the 10X Program was strengthened by the inspiring stories of Refactory alumni
A personal reflection on digital learning, growth, confidence, and opportunity By [Nyangoma Julia] In today’s world, digital skills are no longer optional. They have become an important part of education, […] More
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