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A TRIBUTE TO MR SABASTIAN NGOBI
Poet William Shakespeare said, “The World is a stage where we come, play our different roles and then leave”. This is a tribute to Sabastian Ngobi who has recently left […] More
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WHY AFRICAN SCHOLARS SHOULD EMBRACE INTERNET AND SOCIAL MEDIA PUBLISHING IN THE 21ST CENTURY
There is no doubt that Internet and social media have revolutionised the way we communicate and socialise in Africa (e.g., Bhanye, et.al., 2023). In this century of of new and […] More
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REMEDYING THE FINANCIAL CRISIS BEYOND COVID-19.
The Covid-19 pandemic is thought to cause a worse financial crisis than that of 2008. Economists argue that it might take about mid year for countries to start seeing a […] More
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in Business and Entrepreneurship, Education and Academia, Family, Friends and Relationships, Fiction, Identity & Culture, Law, Crime and Justice, Self-help and Inspiration, War and ConflictThe Unseen Backbones: Amina’s Story and Uganda’s Roaring Future
The Bundibugyo mist clung to Amina Nakato’s face as she awoke. Before dawn painted the Rwenzori Mountains, the scent of damp earth and eucalyptus filled the air, a constant reminder […] More
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Embracing Competence-Based Education: A Forward-Looking Response to Traditional Critiques
A recent public notice has criticised short, non-traditional professional courses—especially in fields like architecture and engineering —as inadequate, calling instead for traditional, multi-year programs. While concerns about safety and quality […] More
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in 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 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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My Journey in Clinical Trial Safety Monitoring
In August, I completed a Data Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB) training course facilitated by Africa CDC, SPEAC, and CEPI. The training aimed to expand the pool of qualified DSMB members […] More
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MY VOICE ON THE KNOWLEDGE WORKERS – UGANDA GOVERNMENT INCONGRUENCE
By incongruence I mean mismatch between two contending parties with regard to perception, understanding, concern, action, interests, perspectives, interpretation, needs, goals, etc. In the case of the knowledge workers of […] More
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in Education and Academia, Identity & Culture, Innovation, Science and Technology, Writing and LiteratureTHE HUNTER, THE LION, AND THE AI DEATH OF AFRICA’S KNOWLEDGE
The Proverb and Its Timeless Warning An old African proverb tells us: “Until the lion learns how to write, every story will glorify the hunter.” It is a proverb about […] 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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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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How an Impromptu Sales Pitch Helped Me Rethink the Future of EQUATE Foundation.
Salespeople no longer come to us directly. They set traps for you to go to them instead. Side Note: We recently discovered that the same issue that made mom undergo […] More
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Evolution of Uganda’s constitution
The Evolution of Uganda’s Constitution from Colonialism to the Present Uganda is a landlocked country in East Africa that has a rich and diverse history. The country has experienced various […] More
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Education Sector in crisis with CBC “O” and “A” level transitioning
“Education Ministry in crisis as old curriculum ends,” THE INDEPENDENT, February 15, 2024: CITATION: “Kampala, Uganda….Learners who sat the Uganda Certificate of Education under the old curriculum will be granted […] More
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Why Some Graduates Don't Deserve to be Asking 'What's Next?'
So on Monday, I saw my cousin Brian on the streets carrying a placard of “What’s Next”? I immediately called him up and told him to stop being a fool […] More
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How a wise illiterate is better than an ignorant elite.
A wise illiterate is in many ways much better than an ignorant elite. In this piece, I will share with you my experience starting a community school and the lessons […] More
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DEAR 2024 GRADUATE…
Congratulations on reaching this significant milestone! You are now stepping into an expansive world of endless possibilities, much like I did back in 2004. Reflecting on the past two decades, […] More
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