by Teakisi | Aug 3, 2016 | Culture, Development, Health, Thoughts & Reflections, Travel, Uncategorised
By Vivienne Amijee You never know the value of organic food until its all you want. Most African homes have a backyard full of vegetables that mums start for fresh produce, mainly for subsistence use. In my teenage years, it felt like a punishment to be asked to water...
by Teakisi | Jul 11, 2016 | Empowerment, Health, Lifestyle, Uncategorised
By Eleanor Mirembe I have recently taken up jogging/running. I know, no big deal here, but let me put that decision into context for you. I am no runner. None of my family members are particularly athletic and as much as I am into sports and play rugby occasionally, I...
by Teakisi | May 6, 2016 | Current Affairs, Development, Education, Health
By Zerida Mponye So I read an article a couple weeks ago on The Independent’s website from Dr. Ian Clarke who allegedly said that Ugandans were partly to blame for the collapse of the medical system. The article said that Ugandans do not trust their own medical system...
by Teakisi | Mar 15, 2016 | Family, Health, Religion
By Reem Gaafar The importance of family cannot be overrated in any way, any context, any country or under any pretense. It’s one of those things that are taken for granted by many. A while ago, a picture on Humans of New York featured a man who spoke about his and his...
by Teakisi | Jan 26, 2016 | Empowerment, Fashion & Style, Feature, Hair & Beauty, Health, Lifestyle
Article by Christelle Mekoh Are you ready for 2016? Crazy how another year just went by. Hoping you’ve enjoyed your Holiday season and you took some time to reflect on the last 365 days and think about what the future holds. For some, starting a new year is synonymous...
by Teakisi | Dec 31, 2015 | Development, Empowerment, Health, Thoughts & Reflections
Article written by Ibtihal Ahmed. For years, I struggled to fully understand the idea that forgiving is not for the benefit of the other person, but for us as individuals. I am reminded of this conventional proposition: “You’re not forgiving for them, but for you.”...
