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in Fiction#SSWCIII – ‘Daddy’s Little Girl’ by Prossy Bnk
I used to hear some folks in our city say that nobody was perfect but I bet those folks had never met my dad for he was the best and […] More
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The Woman in the Red Skirt, John Kamukama
[box type=”info” align=”aligncenter” ]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 […] More
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Sons of the gods #12
By Mutebi Wilson P.S. Luwombo: A traditional meal from Buganda which involves the steaming of different kinds of sauce in banana leaves. A strong silence ate up the whole place […] More
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Someone asked me for a child today!
Not many people envision having children with me. I guess they imagine responsible women come in long dresses and block heels- not buggy jeans and T-shirts. I guess they also […] More
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The Tragic Death of Bukenya Martin and the Cost of Parental Neglect
Before he died on Valentine’s Day 2026, Martin Bukenya was, according to one account, sleeping under a bed. Not metaphorically. Literally under a bed. The girl who says […] More
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Cultural Privilege. More Us On What We Are Having
Cultural Privilege is like air. It is so everywhere that no one notices it. Until recently, human history didn’t know it existed. Air, that is, though, much of human history […] More
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THE NRM’s FLYING COUSINS ARE HERE!
They are yellow and airborne! It is not true that they crossed into Uganda yesterday, as reported in the media. They’ve been here thirty years plus but cleverly hid their […] More
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Sons of the gods #10
Continued from #9 By Mugabe Victor Feene; is a fruit that grows from a tree and can be found in many parts of Uganda. It is rough on the outside […] More
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#MuwadoLoveLetter20 And On That Day
Dear future wife, I’m not going to write you a long text here, I know you would prefer me talking to you physically. I have all the time in the […] More
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Must-Visit Locations to Add To Your Travel Calendar
So, 2016 came and you saw people traversing the globe while you sat there hoping and praying for the chance to be able to afford such trips. People shared so […] More
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A Letter To The Graduate.
There you’re. A hat. A gown. A suit. A smile. New shoes. A parent. Two parents. A relative. A caretaker. A sister. A brother. Sweat. Food. Party. Relief. Finally, there […] More
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in Finance, Markets and Economics, Identity & Culture, Movies and Television, Music and Dance, Photography, Poetry, Politics and Government, Theatre, Visual Art, Writing and LiteratureNeglecting Uganda’s Creative Pulse: A Critical Look at Budget Priorities
As Uganda’s new budget for the FY 2024/2025 takes effect, it’s disheartening to witness the arts and creative industries once again relegated to the periphery. The meagre allocations and lack […] More
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in FictionInterview with Future Me
#ugblogclass Dear readers, forgive me. By exposing this article, I break all the space time continuum laws. By reading this you are probably also changing your future, therefore read it […] More
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SHORT FILM CALLED ‘FALLING OUT’
I missed the premiere but then I watched ‘Falling Out’ on the final day of this year’s Ngalabi Short Film Festival, and it instantly stood out as one of […] More
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African Movie Night Kampala to stop holding screenings at the National Theatre
African Movie Night Kampala will NOT hold screenings at the National Theatre anymore. This follows a deliberate effort by UNCC support staff to undermine our screenings everytime we hold them […] More
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in Diaspora, Education and Academia, Fiction, Identity & Culture, Journalism and Media, Law, Crime and Justice, Politics and Government, Self-help and InspirationFrom Chapati to City Hall: The Rise of Zohran kwame Mamdani
It’s 3 a.m. in Astoria, Queens. The subway groans overhead like a tired lion. Inside a modest campaign office, a 34-year-old man with a faded Daily Monitor badge pinned to […] More
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A Memorial Lecture in Honor of Mike Ocan
An Impact That Will Never Fade: A Memorial Lecture in Honor of Mike Ocan Prof. Obwoya Kinyera Sam delivered this keynote address at the 4th Annual Lapwony Mike Ocan Memorial […] More
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in Music and Dance, Poetry, TheatreA POET'S BLUES
I could tell you Of this artists cradle: But the Green Room has my eyes locked away No dancers No poets No singing voices The waiting pew Of the National […] More
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