African culture

By Peter Ssuuna President Museveni has received a commendation for his proactive role in boosting vocational education nationwide. His recent donation of 20 million shillings to finalize a vocational school, operating under the Assey Youth Initiative, underscores a significant commitment to empowering young people with the skills they need to break free from poverty. The driving force behind this initiative is Ibrahim Musoga Nakabona, the NRM chairman for Masuliita who expressed a profound gratitude to the President for his crucial support, particularly highlighting how it benefits children without guardians. At the inaugural graduation ceremony held in Masuliita Wakiso District for students supported by this initiative who have been studying at the YMCA institute, an inspiring call to action was made. The Assistant Resident District Commissioner for Makindye Ssabagabo Division, Simon Peter Mawerere, challenged graduating students to actively engage in government development pr...

 By Peter Ssuuna AB’ENVUBU be bakwasa Kasujju Lubinga empiima eyitibwa Naluwangala Ssekiboobo Mutalagga omuweesa omukulu mu kika gy’aweesa mu kutikkira Ssaabasajja ng’alya Namulondo era be baweesi b’ebikomo ebyambalwa Abalangira n’abambejja mu Lubiri. Obadde okimanyi nti olunaku lw’okulamaga e Namugongo olusomboola abantu kumpi kuva buziizi, lulina ebyafaayo ebikusike by’obadde tomanyi kyokka nga biviira ddala ku kika ky’Envubu ne Jjaja bwe Kayita Nsaabwa Kawala owa 43 eyali ow’ebyewuunyo agalamidde ku butaka ku lusozi Mbazi mu Kyaggwe. Olwali olwo ng’abazungu beesolossa Uganda n’eddiini yaabwe gye baasanga Kabaka Mwanga ng’alamula. Ekiseera ekyo Kayita Nsabwa ye yali omukongozzi w’emmandwa Kiwanuka (Omusamize) omukulu olw’okuba ab’Envubu be bakola guno. Nsaabwa yagamba kabaka nti, ‘ffe tulina Katonda waffe gwe tusaba wabula nabo we baba balina owaabwe, Oweekitiibwa tuggalire mu nsiisira emu otukumeko omuliro anaaguvaamu nga mulamu Kabaka yeeyo enzikiriza gy’onaasoma’ kyale...

By Peter Ssuuna Youths affiliated with Voices of Peace are organizing a march through Kampala to promote peace as part of ongoing efforts to safeguard freedom in Uganda. The group expects to be joined by President Yoweri Museveni, who they described as the "Father of Freedom in Uganda" for his more than 40 years of leadership and promoting peace. Led by chairman Ian Bernard Kikomeko, Voices of Peace has scheduled the march for April 25, 2026. The goal is to mobilize young people nationwide to champion peace and reject violence. Kikomeko said participants will march across the city to spread a message of peace and raise awareness about the consequences of conflict. "The youth are the majority in this country. Nothing can run smoothly without freedom and peace," he said. Why a Peace Walk? Why Now! Uganda has just concluded its General Elections a moment that, in any democracy, carries the potential for tension, political division, and social fracture. The ...