Rare calendar convergence sees Ramadan, Lent and Lunar New Year begin within 24 hours
For the first time since 1863, three of the world’s major religious and cultural observances — Ramadan, Lent and the Lunar New Year — have begun within a 24-hour window, creating a rare convergence not expected to occur again until 2189. The unusual alignment has drawn global attention, not only
Makerere Charts Strategy to Lift Africa’s Global Research Share
Africa is home to nearly a fifth of the world’s population. Yet it produces just three percent of global scholarly research. That imbalance — stark, statistical and symbolic — framed a conversation at Makerere University last week, where leaders signaled a renewed ambition: shifting the continent from the margins of
Juliana, Geosteady Couples Up With V&A for Unforgettable Valentine’s Concert
Love was in full bloom at the gardens of the Sheraton Kampala Hotel as music lovers gathered to celebrate Valentine’s Day at a star-studded concert headlined by Geosteady Blackman and powered by V&A, Uganda’s favourite sherry. Chants of “Sembera Maama… Yanguwa Lola…” filled the air as couples and fans joined
Beyond Flowers: Don Julio Turns Valentine’s into a Sensory Experience
Valentine’s Day isn’t just about flowers anymore at least, not when Don Julio and Mediterraneo are rewriting the script. In Kampala, lovers of fine experiences were treated to an extraordinary Cupid’s Day dinner, filled with opera notes, Latin dance rhythms, and premium tequila. In collaboration with Mediterraneo, Don Julio presented the
Why Supreme Court Ordered for Rehearing of Kazinda Constitutional Petition
The Supreme Court has ordered a rehearing of former Principal Accountant in the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), Geoffrey Kazinda’s petition challenging the constitutionality of the criminal proceedings that led to his conviction. In August 2012, the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) initiated criminal proceedings against Kazinda on corruption-related
From Russia With Love: Why Ugandans Are Turning to the Russian Language
At exactly 5:00 pm on a Thursday evening, a classroom at Makerere University comes alive not with the familiar rhythms of English or Luganda, but with the sharp, unfamiliar sounds of Russian. There is no late start, no waiting for stragglers. The lesson begins on time. On the whiteboard, strange symbols
World AIDS Day: Sex Workers Receive Comprehensive SRHR Services and Commodities at Kigungu Landing Site
Due to the high HIV prevalence at major fishing and landing sites across the country, more than 300 women and sex workers at Kigungu Landing Site have received Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) and HIV services as the world marks World AIDS Day. During the session, community members
Playing the Flat Trombone Gave Kamukama Hope for a Better Life
I first saw Kamukama Taddeo performing a soulful South African melody on a flat trombone. From a distance, the music pulls you in warm, steady, and impossibly precise. You instinctively want to move closer, to see the musician bring each note to life. But up close, reality hits: Taddeo has no
Behind Bars: The 303 Children Who Call Prison Home
In the quiet corners of Uganda’s prisons, 303 children wake up each morning to the sound of keys and metal gates not alarm clocks or school bells. They live with their mothers behind bars, their childhoods unfolding in places built for punishment, not play. According to the Uganda Prisons Service
Doreen Natukunda Opio: “God Inspires My Artistic Creativity”
When you step into Doreen Natukunda Opio’s compound in Namugongo, you’re immediately struck by a peaceful calm — and a quiet hum of activity. A boda boda rider revs his engine, ready to deliver one of her framed art pieces to a waiting client. From the outside, you’d never guess
