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First Date At His Mom's House
This had to be what made me leave Tinder forever. I saw this man’s steamy profile and got hooked. He was exactly my type. Tall, dark skin, bearded, neat pompadour […] More
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Lapwony Mike Ocan’s Political Activism BY Philip Matogo & Mr. George HA Obua
Micheal Ocan was a well-rounded individual. His idealism, determination and sense of community were elements in his character and courage as he stood on the brink of the many changes […] More
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When was the last time you gave or received flowers?
Flowers, I never gave them much thought. I liked to see them in gardens and they looked beautiful but that was it. When I realised how much Mama loved them, […] More
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WHEN LOVE DIES LIFE CONTINUES, BUT LIFE WITHOUT LOVE IS NOT WORTHY LIVING – PART 2
Part 1 | The days that followed were filled with grief and yearning, an emptiness that cannot be put into words. I searched for him and I couldn’t find him […] More
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Single Parent in Sudan *My Story*
I personally have endless stories about my experience as a single parent living and residing in Sudan. However, reflecting only on the “lockdown” period and how it affected my personal […] More
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BECOMING GULUMIZA'S FATHER (Part 2)
The 14th of June came and went. Apparently, Shoroora was fine where he was and saw no need to change his place of abode. His mother on the other hand […] More
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WHEN LOVE DIES LIFE CONTINUES, BUT LIFE WITHOUT LOVE IS NOT WORTHY LIVING – PART 3
Part 2 | It was 3rd July 2017 at 12:00 pm, Gina was born and a new chapter of my life began. The first days were difficult. No breast milk […] More
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Breaking Glass, Saaleha E Bamjee
This is one of the stories that came out of the Writivism 2014, a project of the Centre for African Cultural Excellence, with the assistance of several partner organisations, which identifies, trains and engages […] More
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WHEN LOVE DIES LIFE CONTINUES, BUT LIFE WITHOUT LOVE IS NOT WORTHY LIVING – PART 5
Part 4 | It’s 17th August 2023 and it’s supposed to be that time of the month but, nothing. I decide to do a test for pregnancy and, guess what, […] More
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On Charity and Kindness
This is a long read….Just so you know! There’s something that Facebook netizens do that has irked me for a while now. I just hadn’t yet gotten the time to […] More
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What Happened?
It was the second grade at a school in Nairobi—one of those lively institutions buzzing with the energy of young minds and big dreams. I can’t quite recall whether […] More
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CIVIL DISCOURSE: Inheritance
So out of the blue, my maternal figure asked me what a CIVIL DISCOURSE means. My morning has just taken a hard left. let’s bathe Some people think me a […] More
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The Letter “L”
If I could meet the person who made Love, I would ask them why it had to start with letter “L” The letter ‘L’ originates from a Proto-Sinaitic sign (c. […] More
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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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MANY MEN ARE SUFFERING SILENTLY
Over the weekend, I encountered a situation that highlighted an often-overlooked issue in our society. A gentleman approached me, He liked my ideas and requested a meeting with his wife, […] 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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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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OPEN MARRIAGE: CHAPTER 3
Chapter 2: Saying yes wasn’t like unlocking a door. It was like agreeing not to lock it again. When Nakira finally nodded — eyes dry, voice flat, hands clutched tight […] More
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