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Rest in Peace and Glory, Hon. Imat Cecilia Ogwal, MP!
Hon Imat Cecilia Ogwal was one of the most forthright, plain-speaking, articulate, and eloquent Ugandan/African political leaders I have had the blessing to know. She was the master of political […] More
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A teacher should not be a feared know-it-all
On January 24, 2018, Uganda Martyrs University held its Annual Research Conference. Prof John Opuda-Asibo, the executive director of the National Council for Higher Education, was the guest speaker. He […] More
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Part III of Uganda Constitutional development
The 1986 Constitution and its Amendments: A Brief Overview The 1986 Constitution was the seventh constitution of Uganda, which took effect on January 29, 1986. It was promulgated by Yoweri […] More
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MY UNDERSTANDING OF WINNING
In 1992, I was in Primary 7 in Arua Demonstration School. I very much wanted to become an Aeronautical Engineer. So to be able to make that, I needed to […] More
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WAKAYIMA OF TROPICAL HILLS ACADEMY EP 9: WAKAYIMA MEETS THE EXTERMINATOR
View all episodes The next school day was total chaos. The way the gang had run after Rukia screaming “Ayi Bambe” the day before? It was like that, but several […] More
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Education Policy Makers: Simple Solutions to Big Problems?
Once upon a time, before the world woke up to the news of COVID-19 and lockdowns, people had definite plans. At least many working adults had plans. Wake up, prepare […] More
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Educational Statistics: The Pandemic's Ally or Foe?
If like me, statistics conjures up images of a long-troubled relationship, welcome to this blog. It is written with you in mind. If like me, you begrudgingly, one eye closed, […] More
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in Community & Opinion, Education and Academia, Family, Friends and Relationships, Health and Medicine, Poetry, Writing and Literature
A Story of Hope by alex kabengwa
I can try to write a story about Uganda. Here is A Story of Hope Nakato was a young girl who lived in a small village in northern Uganda. She […] More
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The real thieves of teachers’ money
On September 9th, all the major news outlets in Uganda ran with a screaming headline: “Microfinance Support Centre [MSC] officials charged with embezzlement.” It was alleged that Shs 11 billion […] More
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THE EAGLET LEAVES THE NEST – PART 2
Everything was going as we had hoped. Ramya had enjoyed the three trial short nursery sessions, much to our relief. We had really worried that as a “lockdown child” who […] More
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Nothing will work until we address children upbringing
In a speech at the Democratic National Convention in 1992, Bill Clinton said: “Frankly, I am fed up with politicians in Washington lecturing the rest of us about family values. […] More
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in Career and Employment, Community & Opinion, Education and Academia, Events, Journalism and Media, Writing and LiteratureTHE MUWADO STORYTELLING WEBINARS – SOLUTIONS AND ETHICAL JOURNALISM RECAP – RHODA OSEI ADJEI
Week 5 of the Muwado Commercial Storytelling Webinars happened on Tuesday, 1st April, with Rhoda Osei Adjei on the topic; Solutions and Ethical Journalism Rhoda is an experienced broadcast […] More
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Distance #Stories4Health
Missing morning prep had been my usual agenda, but this time the new Warden, Mr. Fluggy, had declassified my innovation. As a way to extend my usual night sleep that […] More
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How Sweets & Biscuits Served as Our Post Covid19 School Recovery Plan.
The immediate years (2021-2022) after the Covid19 pandemic were very devastating to every school in the country. All our neighbouring private schools that had not lasted 5 years collapsed except […] More
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in Business and Entrepreneurship, Career and Employment, Community & Opinion, Education and Academia, Finance, Markets and Economics, Law, Crime and Justice, Manufacturing and Industry, Minorities and People with Disabilities, Politics and Government, Self-help and Inspiration, Transportation & Transport Vessels, Writing and LiteratureThe Graduate’s Hustle
I stood on Makerere’s lawns in 2023, my economics degree in hand, the sun warming my cap and gown. The air buzzed with hope—dreams of boardrooms, tailored suits, and a […] More
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LIFE BACK AT HIGH SCHOOL
If high school love was transparent , many spouses could have originsted there. Back in my high school, life was so sweet with friends hmm,of both gender to make things […] More
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in Career and Employment, Education and Academia, Politics and Government, Self-help and InspirationThe Boys Beneath the Mango Tree
In the golden heat of an Arua afternoon, the mango tree behind the community center cast a wide, forgiving shadow. Beneath it, a group of boys sat—some cross-legged, others sprawled […] More
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in Career and Employment, Education and Academia, Innovation, Science and Technology, Self-help and InspirationOn train tracks, deferred life plans and geniuses in data centers
For many, admission to an elite institution is less about education and more about validation. It is a shortcut to legitimacy; a stamp that says: “this person is credible”. As […] More
