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Open Letter to the Ugandan Christian-Zionist
Beloved Christian, The support of Israel’s assault on the sovereignty of other states has become another sacrament within our Christian tradition. A significant number of Ugandan Christians frame their support […] More
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We shouldn’t let philosophy die in Uganda
One of the oldest disciplines in formal education is philosophy. Most other disciplines are known to have been birthed by philosophy. It is partly in recognition/acknowledgement of the fact that […] More
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Dr. Daniel R Ruhweza Appreciation
I was 19 years old when I put up my hand to express an opinion about the circumstances when abortion is / should be a right, to be exercised by […] More
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in Visual ArtVisual Artist Tibirusya Rolands Roldan making a difference
In December 2010, I was privileged to attend the YOUNG ACHIEVERS AWARDS at Serena Kampala hotel courtesy of Mr. Awel Uwihanganye. President Yoweri Museveni was the guest of honor at […] More
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MICHEAL OCAN: A DISTINGUISHED EDUCATIONIST AND ICON OF SELFLESSNESS
On Thursday, February 20, 2025, Lapwony Obua George H. A was one of the Keynote Speakers at Lapwony Micheal Ocan Memorial Lecture held at Gulu District Council Hall. *Keynote Speaker, […] More
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OPEN LETTER TO A FELLOW STATESMAN, SIMON SSENYONGA
Dear Simon, I hope you are fine. I am being tempted to greet you in the name of Lollipop, the one you forced me to sing for whilst a bachelor […] More
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Beyond the Disciplinary University: Towards Interversity and Transversity in Africa
Abstract The contemporary African university remains a colonial inheritance built on rigid disciplines, siloed knowledge, and the myth of value-free science. Yet the wicked problems of the 21st century—climate collapse, […] More
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Give Your Network Something to Work With: Key Takeaways from the ASAMU Final Session
It was a day of hearty conversations with my mentorship cohort for 2026 courtesy of Accounting Students Association of Makerere University (ASAMU) as we held the final session following 6 […] More
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TRANSITING FROM UNIVERSITY TO TEAM SCIENCES LEARNING CENTER TOWARD THE 22nd CENTURY: AVOIDING THE TIMBUKTU PHENOMENON
Abstract This article critically examines the trajectory of the university as an institution of higher learning, arguing that its current disciplinary and multidisciplinary structures serve as roadblocks to the unity […] More
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30 titles that are Ugandan: The importance of reading local and appreciating talent.
PART ONE: NOVELS How pertinent is it to read local authors? I have read so many international authors whilst growing up – during the many classes I have attended, the […] More
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The Beginnings of Sir Edward Muteesa II Museum in Makerere University
“Mak honours Muteesa II with Museum” by Dorothy Naggita, Daily Monitor, Thursday, February 22, 2024: CITATION: “Makerere University has bestowed majestic honour on its alumnus, former Buganda King Edward Frederick Mutesa […] More
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A CONVERSATION WITH MWALIMU AUSTIN BUKENYA AND CELEBRATION OF HIS 80TH BIRTHDAY
The Uganda Women Storytellers Association (FEMRITE) hosted celebrated scholar Mwalimu Austin (Augustine) Bukenya on Easter Monday. The purpose was twofold; to have a conversation with the renowned storyteller and poet, […] More
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What’s Larger Than Life? — Brian Muhumuza Bishanga Autobiographical Memoir
An autobiographical memoir of a Ugandan Publicist & Humanitarian Overview As I reflect on my life’s journey, I’m reminded of the complexities that define me. While my nature is multifaceted […] More
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Should we really be surprised about the army's attack on Makerere?
If you are an ardent reader/listener of the literature on Uganda’s State Violence (past, present and future), you may be dismayed, but you’re not in disbelief. The Makerere situation is […] More
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in Education and Academia, Family, Friends and Relationships, History & Heritage, Politics and GovernmentLapwony 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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HISTORY OF IVORY TOWER AND ITS STATUS IN THE 21st CENTURY: UGANDA IN PERSPECTIVE
This article draws heavily from the research and ideas unearthed by Stephen Shapin (2012) for and against the ivory tower concept in his paper “The Ivory Tower: The History of […] More
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INTEGRATING MULTIPLE KNOWLEDGE SYSTEMS IN ENVIRONMENTAL CONSERVATION AND MANGEMENT
Environmental Conservation and management in Uganda in particular and Africa in general by bringing the knowledge and practices of people from different disciplinary knowledge in the false hope that ecosystems, […] More
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New Vision At 35.
I still remember that day. I was at Uni. Makerere University. 2nd year. I had spent months sending articles and applications to editors in various publications. Major dailies. Magazines. Blogs. […] More
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