Blogs & Updates
Sacrifices!
By Diana Awino When my father was working, he was one of the best fathers in the world. He spent lavishly on his family; wherever your brain took you, Daddy gladly paid the tuition fees. I boast about attending some of the most prestigious schools in Uganda. Daddy...
Noeline Kirabo: Passion & Purpose
By Racheal Kiiza Noeline Kirabo is a family therapist by profession but her passion is social entrepreneurship. She has over twelve years’ experience in the non-profit sector, mainly working with children, youth, women and community self-help groups. She is the...
Is Africa The Next Big Tech Hub?
Article by Christelle Mekoh How #Afrobytes is taking a stand, one byte at a time. From the internet, to smart phones, to drones, technology is emerging in Africa and has the potential of completely transforming the continent. But when was the last time you heard...
For Better, For Worse Part 3
Part 1, Part 2 It was exactly 7:00 pm and Zirwa laid still on the bedroom floor of her apartment. Mariam had insisted she stay with her, but her sister’s constant worrying was driving her crazy. All Mariam wanted to do was talk. Talk about her taking the pregnancy...
Be Careful Of What You Say And How You Say It
By Eunice Aber I once read a blog that really impressed me. Too bad I cannot remember the author, or even the name of the blog, so the credit will have to pass. The entire blog was impressive, but one particular observation by the author caught my eye and got me...
Motherhood And Weight Gain: A Note To Men
By Josephine Amoako Aside from considerations of one’s character, think about the other things that people look out for when choosing a partner. I'm sure many of you added physical attraction to the check list. Not everyone sees it as that important, but for some, the...
“J’Abandonne”
By Iris Ntore Je veux abandonner… Cette année a été particulièrement difficile pour moi. Après réflexion, je pense que je n’ai jamais autant été bousculée de toute ma vie. Je vais vous raconter les événements qui sont survenus dans ma vie. En début d’année, il a fallu...
Because He Asked…
“Guess what!?” I screeched into the phone. “What?” Imole, my friend, answered automatically. “Guess,” I said again. “Oh my God! Would you save me the trouble and just tell me? What’s making you this excited,” she answered. I could feel her getting all excited already...
Living With A Phobia
By Mako Muzenda I woke up to my screams, my legs frantically kicking off my blankets as I rolled off my bed and hit the floor. Hugging my legs to my chest I squint with tear-filled eyes, trying to penetrate the darkness and see if what I had seen was real. My vision,...