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Book Review: The End Of Where We Begin
The first house that I recall living in was a two-roomed house. My recollection of the house was that it was big, but looking back now, I realize it was […] More
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A LETTER TO MY SELF AS A STORYTELLER
Dearest Rashidah, Remember when all you wanted was to write stories? Back in boarding school, during the 2nd Term of Primary Six, you sat in the empty amphitheatre and wrote […] More
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'IT MAKES ME FEEL BRAVE ABOUT BEING A WOMAN': A READER'S REVIEW OF "DON'T LOVE ME IN ENGLISH"
by Bridget Nakuya Earlier this year when l read the ‘African Saga’, a small sweet book of poetry written by a Ugandan Author and academic Susan Kiguli, l felt like […] More
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Roots of Love, Fruits of Blessing__PART IV
Part 4 – The Weight of Wealth The day Elizabeth and John left the forest of Mvepi was bittersweet. Their little hut, built with mud and thatch, had sheltered them […] More
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The Mysterious Chemistry of Life_PART I
Part I: The Spark of Discovery A Mysterious Pull into the Unknown The rain hadn’t stopped all morning. Thick gray clouds hung over Westbridge High, casting the science building in […] 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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I remember you like rain on my skin
More often than usual I find myself talking outloud to you. You are here, Yet not. I remember you like rain on my skin. You are not here anymore and […] More
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Is Life Not Too Short?
Is life not too short? Are we not allowed to wallow? Why can’t we sit in our own piss peacefully? Can’t we postpone action for a day or two without […] More
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LITERATURE, EMANCIPATION AND DEMOCRACY: EXAMINING THE LINKAGES
Literature, politics, democracy and the quest or struggle for social justice enjoy a long or enduring symbiotic association. Right from the beginning of time – in the mists and fogs […] More
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Dear Winnie
Dear Winnie, I remember you as the 13-year-old girl who enjoyed her English classes. Your hand was always up, waiting with anticipation for Madam Sabila to choose you to read […] More
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BOOK REVIEW: PURPOSE TO PROFIT.10 PRACTICAL STRATEGIES ANYONE CAN USE TO MONETIZE THEIR PURPOSE
BOOK REVIEW: PURPOSE TO PROFIT Purpose To Profit is a 108 page book by Lawrence Namale. Knowing your Purpose is the beginning of real life. In the book, Lawrence […] More
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in Business and Entrepreneurship, Career and Employment, Education and Academia, Finance, Markets and Economics, General or Other, 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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The ‘Dada’ Effect
There is a dad; it’s “dad” because that’s what his little daughter calls him. Actually, it’s the only thing she has ever called him. To be fair, he had always […] More
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HOW I WAS ABLE TO BE A KEYNOTE SPEAKER AT THE YE! SUMMIT 2025
When I was growing up, I always had one fear– failing to do something great at a young age. I always wanted and still want to always be the youngest […] More
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in Agriculture, Farming and Gardening, Environment & Climate, Family, Friends and Relationships, Identity & Culture, Journalism and Media, Law, Crime and Justice, Politics and Government, Writing and LiteratureShadows of Hope: Rebuilding Lives in Karamoja’s Drought-Stricken Plains
The sun blazed mercilessly over Karamoja’s arid plains near Moroto, its heat baking the cracked earth where Atim sat with her younger brother, Lokong, under a scraggly acacia. At 21, […] More
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So, You’re A Writer! Are You Thriving In The Gig Economy?
Waking up every morning to scribble words, churn out sentences, and complete articles that make sense to someone is quite cumbersome and also thrilling at the same time. It’s always […] More
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Duality and the Between
I just came back after a long morning walk in the rain in Goa. I am in the tropical part of India. During this time in August, it rains throughout […] More
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in Family, Friends and Relationships, Fiction, General or Other, Identity & Culture, Law, Crime and Justice, Religion and Spirituality, Writing and LiteratureATYAP: A fair fight.
Two more seconds and poor Umar would have soiled his clothes with the watery mess of bad beans he had eaten for lunch. He dashed across the grass fields of […] More
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