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start decorating now, africa – so that they know we know it’s christmas!
Simon Kaheru on why he decorates for Christmas early, home-made Ugandan wreaths, and why Africa should start decorating now, so that they know we know.
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social media: the zombie apocalypse is upon us
Social media addiction is hurting productivity, distracting workers and affecting children. Simon Kaheru explores the growing zombie apocalypse.
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we have to make national cleaning a daily thing for uganda
Uganda’s National Cleaning Days are making a difference, but the rubbish returns the moment they end. Simon Kaheru on why cleaning must…
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ugandans! are your independence day decorations up yet?
Kampala restaurants and shops had their Independence Day decorations up before many Ugandans remembered the date. Simon Kaheru on why patriotism needs…
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Wa Kabwohe
The Conscious African
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start decorating now, africa – so that they know we know it’s christmas!
Simon Kaheru on why he decorates for Christmas early, home-made Ugandan wreaths, and why Africa should start decorating now, so that they…
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long live mwalimu julius kambarage nyerere! long live africa!
Marking Julius Nyerere Day in Dar es Salaam, Simon Kaheru reflects on Mwalimu’s nation-before-tribe vision, Ujamaa, and what a 1961 CIA report…
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