Pastor Jjumba Highlights Causes of Mental Illness at the Global Conference on Substance Use, Addiction, Suicide, and Mental Resilience 2024
“We Vowed to Never Again Avoid, Miss, or Dismiss the Signs of Suicide”— Pastor Jjumba The Global Conference on Substance Use, Addiction, Suicide, and Mental Resilience 2024 successfully concluded this past weekend, bringing to light some of the most…
Opinion : Family Rule and National Looting: How Museveni’s Nepotism Mirrors Africa’s Despotic Legacy
our rulers become insecure in their sumptuous offices and therefore they must surround themselves with their own relatives with whom, of course, they loot the national treasury.’ In the annals of African political history, Yoweri Museveni’s…
Pastor Eddie Jjumba Celebrated at Milliken Wesleyan Methodist Church’s International Fellowship
The Milliken Wesleyan Methodist Church in Markham, ON, came alive on Sunday, September 22, 2024, as it hosted the much-anticipated International Fellowship Sunday under the theme “Many Nations, One People in Christ.” The event, which brought together…
Toronto : African Descent Ontario President Hope Alice Luyima Joins Hands with Judith Babirye Ahead of Worship Experience Concert
In a major development for the African diaspora community, Hope Alice Luyima, President of African Descent Ontario, has officially partnered with renowned gospel artist Judith Babirye ahead of the highly anticipated Worship Experience event. The concert,…
Opinion : Muhoozi Kainerugaba, A Threat to Democracy and A Distant Dream To Civilian Leadership
Uganda’s democracy has long been under threat, but the recent statements by General Muhoozi Kainerugaba, the son of President Yoweri Museveni and Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) in the Uganda People’s Defence Force (UPDF), have escalated…
Stories by the Fire: A Deep Dive into Indigenous History and Future in the Niagara Region
On a cool evening amidst the breathtaking backdrop of the Niagara Escarpment and the Carolinian Forest, an event known as Stories by the Fire brought together attendees for a memorable evening of learning, reflection, and cultural connection. This…
Parliament Debates Museveni’s Fitness for Office as He Turned 80
Uganda finds itself at a crossroads as President Yoweri Museveni, who has ruled the country for nearly four decades, recently marked his 80th birthday. Celebrations for this milestone event spread across the nation, with the president pledging to…
Former ITI President and Cultural Icon Jackson Ndawula Passes Away
The Ugandan arts community is reeling from the recent loss of Mr. Jackson Ndawula, a towering figure in the country’s cultural landscape. Mr. Ndawula served as the President of ASSITEJ (International Association of Theatre for Children and Young…
South Africa : Ugandan LGBTQ+ Activist Frank Fabian Kalungi Leads the Fight for Equality
Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act, one of the most draconian anti-LGBTQ+ laws in the world, has created an alarming environment for human rights violations. Passed in May 2023, the law imposes life imprisonment for “homosexual acts” and even…
Opinion: President Museveni at 80: A Symbol of Stagnation and Failed Legacy
As President Yoweri Museveni marks his 80th birthday, Uganda stands at a crossroads—burdened by a leader who, rather than ushering in a new era of political, economic, and social prosperity, symbolizes stagnation, personal glorification, and national…
