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BOYS | HOW MEN WHO CAN’T SPEAK WELL SUFFER
BOYS | HOW MEN WHO CAN’T SPEAK WELL SUFFER He will struggle to lead, to earn, and to be understood. I have sat on many interview panels and seen it […] More
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A THEOLOGY ABOUT HAIR
Last Sunday, my big boy Thabo went to Sunday school class, and the teacher called him out loud and told him, “Please, by next Sunday, before you come to church, […] More
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The Lost Art of Customer Care.
We often preach “customer is king,” but in reality, the king is left standing, unattended to in many places in Uganda. As I write this article, I think we deserve […] More
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Why Uganda Needs the Old and Elderly towards the 22nd Century: Safeguarding Ecological Identity Against the Politics of Interests
Abstract As Uganda commemorates the 60th anniversary of its formation from 15 ancient traditional nations on 9th October 2026, this article argues that the nation is committing a slow, silent […] More
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TRAGEDY| THE WRONG PROGRAMMING OF THE AFRICAN
Yesterday, as part of my daily learning culture, I was expanding my knowledge on marketing and sales. I came across a long-term strategy that made me wonder if I would […] More
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The Afro American lady who permanently returned home to Kenya, where she spent her childhood.
#PenningMyJournal. Nairobi in the 70s was a different kettle of fish, it was greensy purpled with jacaranda hue. Nairobi was lazy, safe and friendly hood. One of our neighbors was […] More
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The Women Who Raised Me
When I think about who I am, I don’t start with my education or career. I start in kitchens, in sitting rooms, in those quiet in-between moments where life was […] More
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Hair, Faith, and Freedom – A Reflection on African Bodies and Christian Judgment
At one point, I had the opportunity to spend time with Nnedi Okorafor, a storyteller I deeply admire, during a storytellers’ conference in Germany where we served together on a […] 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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MONEY – THE ULTIMATE CONQUEROR, CAPTOR AND DESTROYER OF UGANDA’S CULTURAL GROUPS
Abstract This article argues that in contemporary Uganda, money has been transformed from a neutral medium of exchange into a potent political and cultural weapon. This weapon is wielded by […] More
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The two faces of the Ugandan women
Last week, I was invited to attend a workshop on artificial intelligence (AI), a space where experts and professionals discussed how AI is transforming the dynamics of work. That same […] 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 Business and Entrepreneurship, Career and Employment, Education and Academia, Finance, Markets and Economics, Identity & Culture, Manufacturing and Industry, Religion and Spirituality
The Schools That Colonialism Built
There is a question every African education ministry avoids asking out loud, what was our education system actually built to do? Not what we hope it does. What it was […] More
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OUR HISTORY, OUR SILENCE (ADAFERANJI)
If Malawi were in Europe or America, John Chilembwe would probably be a towering national hero. There would be a grand museum dedicated entirely to his life. We might still […] More
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The Strength Of a Boy
The Strength of a Boy Daniel was the boy who never complained. He woke up early, worked hard, and showed up every day with silent determination. At home, he was […] More
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Dealing with social media for a stress-free life
In order to live a stress-free life, if you see a post on social media that infuriates you, rather than arguing and insulting the poster, it’s best you just scroll […] More
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Who will save Malawi?
The most frightening thing about this country is that we, its people, do not want to be saved. We have become used to poverty and hardships. We have become used […] More
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in Fiction, Identity & Culture, Politics and Government, Religion and Spirituality, Thrillers and Horrors, Writing and Literature
Life in Exile: Act Three – The Return of Shadows(Chapter Seventeen: The Ghost and the Cave (part IV))
Chapter Seventeen: The Ghost and the Cave (part IV) As Peter struggled to recover, my own thoughts began connecting the scattered pieces of a puzzle that had haunted us since […] More

















