Culture
Dressing For Danger
By Kye Makyeli I had forgotten what it felt like to constantly look over both shoulders as I walk down the street. I had forgotten that I had to scrutinize my clothing to avoid “sending the […]
Month: November 2015
Empowerment
Wanting More
By Vivienne Amijee In my line of work, customer service, I tend to meet a lot of ladies and we all seem to have related relationship issues: Married and unhappy, taken and blissful, single and […]
Fashion & Style
Kampala Fashion Week 2015
By Joan Semanda. I recently attended Kampala Fashion Week, the second edition of its kind in Kampala that was initiated by Gloria Wavamunno, a fashion designer here in Kampala. This year, unlike last year, […]
Current Affairs
Boko Haram: Facts & Figures
Article by Christelle Mekoh April 14, 2014, an abduction took place at Government Secondary School, Chibok, in the Chibok Local Government Area of Borno State, Nigeria. Who were abducted? 300 girls. This headline took the world […]
Entertainment
My Work Hubby!
By Nellie Umutesi-Vigneron Five short years ago, I met my work hubby while, unceremoniously, being scheduled to receive my new laptop for work. Romantic, right? Wrong. It was un-love at first scheduling conflict. After weeks […]
Culture
At Last: Starting A New Life In A Familiar Place
Article by Fatoumanta B. Diallo I recently moved to Côte D’Ivoire after living in the United States for nearly 14 years. Abidjan was never really on my radar until about 2 years ago, when I […]
Empowerment
Is It November Already?!
By Elma Asio The year is drawing to a close and 2015 is almost through. Soon we’ll be caught up in that time when we forget that it’s actually 2016 and continue to reference 2015, especially […]
Business
Reach For The Stars!
Article by Christelle Mekoh How is it already November? I mean, in the blink of an eye we went from nice and sunny to rainy and cloudy weather…Next thing you’ll know, it will be Christmas and […]
Culture
Being A Battered Wife
By Joan Semanda. Case in point: Beatrice Achola, age 28. Wife to Moses Olyel. Moses’ mother and father approached a traditional clan court in Oyam district, Uganda, over allegations that Beatrice was a witch-doctor. Upon […]
Fashion & Style
Don’t Laugh At My Shaved Head! – Part One
By Diana Awino The year was 2012. A youthful Diana, fresh from graduation, packed her bags and was on the next bus to Northern Uganda to practice the career that she had taken slightly over two […]