by Teakisi | Jun 17, 2016 | Empowerment
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...
by Teakisi | Jun 15, 2016 | Culture, Development, Empowerment
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...
by Teakisi | Nov 23, 2015 | Fashion & Style
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, it was held in a room on Acacia Mall’s rooftop. Walking...
by Teakisi | Nov 20, 2015 | Current Affairs, Development, Education, Empowerment, Family, Religion, Thoughts & Reflections
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 by storm and created an international...
by Teakisi | Nov 16, 2015 | Culture, Family, Lifestyle, Thoughts & Reflections
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 visited the city for the first time. I always planned on moving back to West...