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Satire: Pastors say the census is witchcraft

Uganda, May 19 -- Some pastors have come out strongly to condemn the census. According to them, it is a demonic exercise. That's because it counts witchdoctors instead of counting the country's blessi... Read More


We need to try the 'Nkrumah Option'

Uganda, May 19 -- Kwame Nkrumah was a preeminent pan-Africanist. In the newly released book, An African History of Africa: From the Dawn of Humanity to Independence by Zeinab Badawi, Nkrumah's passio... Read More


The healing power of art leaves mark on Agumya

Uganda, May 18 -- Art therapy is a mental health profession that changes lives by enriching mindsets through the creative process. Its outcome is art uniting applied psychological theory and human ex... Read More


We are less of ourselves when we do not love

Uganda, May 18 -- Title: Echoes of Tired Men Author: Ronald Ssekajja Availability: Aristoc Bookshop Published: 2018 Price: Shs30,000 Pages: 27 PHILIP MATOGO "Wiggling on simple fonts, I watch s... Read More


Harness your writing skills and earn more

Uganda, May 18 -- How To Become A Writer by Ravi Vyas is a timeless book filled with time-honoured guides on how to master the craft of writing. The author unabashedly says, right out of the gate, th... Read More


Ankwasa's use of poetry proves Museveni wrong

Uganda, May 18 -- President Museveni is a man with an unerring instinct for the jugular. He has often described as "useless" arts and humanities courses offered by universities in Uganda. To him, grad... Read More


Is Ugandan stand-up comedy due a rethink?

Uganda, May 12 -- "I have seen comedians, very top notch comedians, 'die' on the stage of Comedy Store," says Patrick 'Salvado' Idringi, arguably Uganda's most accomplished stand-up comedian. "[Danie... Read More


Resistance is the future

Uganda, May 12 -- The week that was witnessed the bestowal of the Journalism Lifetime Achievement Award on Mr James Tumusiime for his contribution as a founding editor, publisher, proprietor and guidi... Read More


Satire: Mzee is set to become a 'trader' soon

Uganda, May 11 -- As close as two coats of paint that have brushed by each other, the traders and Mzee met this week. As they all settled down to their seats, he stared at the traders and the traders... Read More


Kibirige delivers a masterclass in confessionalism

Uganda, May 11 -- Confessional poetry or "confessionalism" is verse whose autobiographical detail is deeply personal to the poet. Universally acclaimed poet Sylvia Plath wrote a poem titled Daddy and... Read More