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Busongora’s Queen Kitami cya Nyawera and the Rise and Fall of Mpororo
During the reign of Queen Kitami cya Nyawera of Busongora a fugitive Rwandan prince named Murari Kamali arrived at the court of the queen and was granted asylum. Murari was […] More
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THE HISTORY OF BUSOGA AND THE CONCEPT OF NATURAL BELONGING
Belonging is absolutely important because it confers wider identity. My name is Fred Charles Milton Oweyegha-Afunaduula Kiira Isabirye. However, my identity is not complete without mentioning my physical ecological-biological belonging […] More
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“Women and Girls MUST not eat chicken. And eggs!”: Mutesi’s days of old.
“Who determines the devil of the day?” I was asked. “Is it the state of affairs? God? Men of all inequities?” She continued to quest for an answer. Mutesi […] More
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Witnessing our traditional marriage cultures (okushwera to okulira ente)
I recently witnessed our traditional marriage culture from the time the people come to okushwera until when the ejugano are brought home. Culture is interesting and I think we were […] More
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Visible Yet So Invisible.
On Valentine’s Day, a couple of friends and I sat down to watch ‘Set It Up’, a romantic comedy, because that’s not the cheesiest thing one might do on V-Day! […] More
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KATO NE WASSWA (ABALONGO ABALONGOOSA)
Kato ne Wasswa bava mu nda emu, eya Nnalongo; Twins. These two very ancient Kingdoms come from the same womb. Their History, Heritage and Spirituality is so intertwined, it’s foolhardy […] More
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The Chwezi Emperors and the Origin of the African Great Lakes Clan System
When Busongora was at its greatest geographical extent it is known as the Chwezi Empire. The empire’s most military belligerent ruler was Emperor Ndahura I kya-Rubumbi [known in Rwanda as […] More
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RIP George Floyd – My thoughts as a Ugandan that lived in America for 8 years
I am Ugandan. However, I lived in America for 8 years and it was the most incredible experience. I made lots of friends, experienced a lot and learned a lot. […] More
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Kibooga and Kahinju: The Rival Songora Queens who Saved the Kingdoms of Nkore and Toro and Fought Over the Destiny of Busongora
Busongora as an independent state or kingdom was founded around 1090 AD. From the kingdom’s very inception, women had high status in society. In the waning years of the 19th […] More
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Dear Dad, A young man died.
Dear Dad. A young man died. The causes of death are numerous. His father said he is dead because of his tribe. An onlooker said he is dead because he […] More
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in Family, Friends and Relationships, Identity & Culture, Self-help and Inspiration, Writing and LiteratureThe lessons we learn from “letting go”
The first time you ever consciously walk away from something or someone, be it a bad behavior, an unhappy relationship, an unjust system, or a way of life, I think […] More
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COULD CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS & ADOLF HITLER BE AFRICA’S FORGOTTEN INDEPENDENCE “HEROES”?
Uganda celebrated her 59th Independence on October 9, 2021; a major milestone for citizens and Africans in general. As a country, we have come a long way, sometimes great a […] More
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The Hive Mind (Thoughts on the afterlife)
In the past few years, the idea of the afterlife in my mind has oscillated between varied opinions from the common religious dictates of Heaven(s) for the worthy, righteous do-gooders […] More
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An "Ode" to Memory ( I will never bury my friends again)
Many years ago a close friend, faith died. It was the first time in my life someone i knew and was close to died. She was young and her death, […] More
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BUGANDA NATIONALISM IS BLACK: NOT A LOCAL VERSION OF BREXIT
According to Akala, in his memoir on race, class, imperialism and capitalism titled “Natives: Race and Class in the Ruins of Empire”, “different nationalisms are different in intent and content […] More
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OF FRANCE AND ITS CIVIL LIBERTIES
In March 2011, the French government issued a policy statement regarding the wearing of the burka by Muslim women. In part, it stated that covering one’s face is equivalent to […] More
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IN A WORLD THAT CAN BE REALLY HARSH, YOU MATTER
Our dearest Netanya, This wasn’t one of your planned letters. I was meant to write you something entirely different about an entirely different photo. But as God would have it, […] More
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On Gashumba’s dressing
I find it hilarious (for tired of using the word hypocritical), the way those of you who don’t dress up that way are connecting it to being “raised right.” You […] More
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