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How Rugby Saved My Life
By Joan Semanda. My name is Gabby. 7 years ago, I lost both of my parents in a flood in Kawempe where we stayed at the time. I was devastated to say the least. I am the oldest of four children and I had to fend for all of us, including Rosa, my sister, who was...
30 Sudanese Women You Should Know
By Reem Gaafar For centuries Sudanese women have been pushing the boundaries of the patriarchal society, excelling in fields almost always dominated by men despite the difficulties they face. We searched for the women making an impact today both nationally and...
When Beauty Is A Curse
By Amanda Nasinyama From the 16th to the 18th of May, 2016 Uganda had the newly elected Members of Parliament take their oaths during a very colorful swearing in ceremony. One of the highlights of the event was the swearing in of the Gomba district female Member of...
Define A Good Life
By Vivienne Amijee I do not know much about other school systems, but in Kenya, where I spent most of my life, a bell ringing meant the end of one period/class, the start of another or break/snack time. Break time bell was the best because it meant play time, eating...
Dear Weight Police.
By Zerida Mponye I was having breakfast at Cafe Javas the other day when I saw the most beautiful woman. She was seated right in front of me, slightly to the right so I had a really clear visual. I noticed, while I picked at my underwhelming red velvet cake, that she...
Nappy
Nous vivons dans un monde ou avoir les cheveux lisses est synonyme de beauté. Mais cela c'était avant. C'est la révolution, maintenant on fait face au mouvement "Nappy". Nappy c'est l'addition de deux mots, "Natural" et "Happy". Vous l'aurez compris, c'est le fait...
#Elle101: Entrepreneurship in Africa
ARED Solar Kiosk is more than a one stop shop destination for mobile users in rural and semi urban area of Africa. As an organization, ARED also provides entrepreneurship opportunities through its franchise model. ARED was founded in January 2013 by Henri...
“No”: Denial, Or Invitation?
By Josephine Amoako There has been a lot of talk recently about decoding the message intended when a girl says 'no' to a guy’s advances, be it sexual or romantic. Ideally, no means exactly what it means: no. But as complicated as girls can be sometimes, their 'no' may...
The Psychology Of Dr. Stella Nyanzi
By Amandla Karungi “Stella” was a good girl. She was also a shy, easily embarrassed Puritanical church girl. Four years after diligently earning her place among the holiest in her high school society, Stella fell in love. Love, like money and power, make the biggest...