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Is Ugandan stand-up comedy due a rethink?

Uganda, May 12 -- "I have seen comedians, very top notch comedians, 'die' on the stage of Comedy Store," says Patrick 'Salvado' Idringi, arguably Uganda's most accomplished stand-up comedian. "[Danie... Read More


Resistance is the future

Uganda, May 12 -- The week that was witnessed the bestowal of the Journalism Lifetime Achievement Award on Mr James Tumusiime for his contribution as a founding editor, publisher, proprietor and guidi... Read More


Satire: Mzee is set to become a 'trader' soon

Uganda, May 11 -- As close as two coats of paint that have brushed by each other, the traders and Mzee met this week. As they all settled down to their seats, he stared at the traders and the traders... Read More


Kibirige delivers a masterclass in confessionalism

Uganda, May 11 -- Confessional poetry or "confessionalism" is verse whose autobiographical detail is deeply personal to the poet. Universally acclaimed poet Sylvia Plath wrote a poem titled Daddy and... Read More


Why online fame fails to translate into book sales

Uganda, May 11 -- George Gordon Noel, the Sixth Lord Byron (1788-1824), was arguably the first Rock Star poet. So popular was he that his poetry often played second fiddle to his escapades, guided by... Read More


Let's put first things first

Uganda, May 5 -- There is a story, some say mythical, about the official visit of erstwhile Russian president Boris Yeltsin to the United States in 1995. This visit, riding on the coat-tails of a pos... Read More


Satire: Amuriat to join Besigye's new party

Uganda, May 5 -- In recent months, Besigye has kept a low profile. In fact, he seemed to have gone missing like Balaam's orange shirt. And we missed him. Because his political courage is akin to how ... Read More


Rescuing victims of female genital mutilation

Uganda, May 4 -- The Switch by Mary Karooro Okurut is a compelling book which invokes the oft-abused neologism "unputdownable." Although, it must be said, the author's diction often plays fast and lo... Read More


What if I told you a story that reflects reality?

Uganda, May 4 -- Title: Fate of the Banished Author: Julius Ocwinyo Published: 2008 Pages: 149 Price: Shs50,000 Availability: Nalya Motel Library Life is often a series of moments which amount t... Read More


The 9 pillars to Exploit your Potential

Uganda, May 4 -- Dr Charles Barugahare, the author of the path-breaking book The 9-pillars to Exploit your Potential, is an expert on personal finance and retirement planning. In his latest book, Nav... Read More