A decade or so ago, not so far from the city centre, in the quiet valley of Luzira lived a man. The land was quiet but loud with the bustling Brick and sugar cane market, where traders shout over one another, haggling for the best price. His name as we knew it was Mzei Dumba....
In today's fast-paced world, young people often grapple with unseen wounds. These are mental health challenges that can profoundly impact their lives. These struggles, though invisible, are as real as physical ailments and require our attention and empathy. The journey to mental wellness is not easy, but it is possible. By fostering open dialogue, providing...
In our journey as human beings, we often fall into the trap of judging others based on our own perspectives. We assume that everyone should respond in the same way, regardless of age or circumstances. This mindset leads to unrealistic expectations, fostering unnecessary criticism, and forgetting that humans are emotional creatures, influenced by prejudice, pride,...
Dear Reader,I would like to share with you a feel of how the day of the scenic African child can be better now and for posterity.A photo of children taken during a Mazungumzo eventI use the antonym “scenic” as though the word itself is simultaneous to having pleasing or beautiful scenery. The state of affairs...
The other day, I received news that a childhood friend had passed on. A few weeks before this, I lost a brother and in the same month, members within my professional and social circle had “Rest In Peace” messages on their WhatsApp statuses towards the soul of one comrade who lost the battle that ended...
Dear friends and fellow peace enthusiasts,I am honored to have this opportunity to share with you the remarkable journey of Mazungumzo, an organization dedicated to fostering peace and dialogue in african communities.The Author speaking at an Inter-generational dialogue on promoting peace in the Great Lakes region at Silver Springs hotel Bugolobi organized by Refugee...
Diogo Eric Uganda's prison system largely recognises sex as either male or female by classifying individuals by what was biologically inscribed unto them at birth. In their 2015 publication titled ,"Who are Women prisoners? Survey...
Daniel Ongom AzikThe media, both mainstream and social, has over the past few monthsbeen awash with stories of how several girls in many regions of Uganda have succumbed to the much loathed scourge of teenage pregnancy.This...
By Spy Uganda Kampala: Legislators this week passed a motion urging the government to rein in on the surging moral decadence in the country. The motion was moved by Dr Nsaba Buturo, the Chairperson of the Parliamentary Forum on Ethics and Morality on Wednesday, 20 October 2021. MPs across the divide further cited corruption and……
