Tag Archives: Journey

× ]]]]>]]> From Collapse to Stability: Uganda’s Political and Economic Journey Since Independence and the 2026 Mandate Congratulations, Your Excellency President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni Tibuhaburwa, on your seventh-term swearing-in ceremony on 12th May 2026 at Kololo Independence Grounds. Between 1962 and 1986, Uganda endured a period of profound institutional decay, systemic insecurity, and economic collapse, marked by eight successive heads …

× ]]]]>]]> Congratulations, Your Excellency President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni Tibuhaburwa, on your seventh-term swearing-in ceremony on 12th May 2026 at Kololo Independence Grounds. Between 1962 and 1986, Uganda endured a period of profound institutional decay, systemic insecurity, and economic collapse, marked by eight successive heads of state, extrajudicial killings, hyperinflation, and the breakdown of public services. At the lowest point, …

On any given morning, long before the city fully wakes, Daisy Kabonesa is already at work. By 6 am, she has quietly stepped into the office with purpose. Her day does not begin with tasks, but with a prayer, a moment of gratitude and guidance that has shaped two decades of service at ICEA LION. Kabonesa is, in many ways, …

‘I had no pride left’, he tells his free, non-judgmental Qtalk counselor LGBTQ+ Nigerians benefit from the support provided by volunteer counselors via the Qtalk app, which is supported by this site and by the St. Paul’s Foundation for International Reconciliation. Download Qtalk from Google Play or the Apple Store. This series presents their stories. For Qtalk users’ security, they are identified only with …

Edith Kukiriza is a survivor of human trafficking and attempted human sacrifice whose life today stands as a testament to resilience, compassion, and the power of sustained support. Edith (in middle) at her graduation day. “I passed through a lot of trauma,” Edith says, “but I thank God that I am alive and able to enjoy life like any other …

The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, The Most Rev. Dr. Stephen Samuel Kaziimba Mugalu, has commenced his farewell visits to dioceses across the country ahead of his retirement scheduled for 15 August 2027, upon attaining the mandatory retirement age of 65. Archbishop Stephen Kazimba Mugalu (courtesy photo) Archbishop Kaziimba launched the tour in the Diocese of Kigezi, where he …

Young queer Nigerians reflect on coming out in their conservative nation. The challenge of coming out in Nigeria. (Illustration courtesy of Minority Africa) By Rabi Madaki In his sophomore year of college, 21-year-old Alex came out as gay to his middle-aged conservative Yoruba mother. He had gotten tired of the hetero-normative ideals his mother forced on him. “She was always …

My name is Abel Byamukama Abel, a 29-year-old entrepreneur from Maguru Village, Kyabukonkoni Division, Fort Portal City. I am the founder of “Klean Star Products”, a growing enterprise that manufactures liquid soap and a range of home-care products. From UGX 40,000 to a Thriving Multi-Branch Business: The Journey of Byamukama Abel My entrepreneurial journey began eight years ago, shortly after …