The Conscious African
Reflections on Africa and the East African region: history, leadership, integration and identity.
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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…
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it is time for some deep-rooted education to get rid of the widespread ignorance
Everyday neighbourhood practices; from unsafe food preparation to garbage burning and illegal dumping, show why Uganda urgently needs deeper environmental…
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El Niño Is Not Guesswork or Witchcraft, So Get Serious and Prepare for It Better, Everyone
El Niño is a scientifically predictable climate event, not guesswork or witchcraft. Simon Kaheru argues that Uganda must improve early-warning…
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being serious about east africa is still unnecessarily difficult
“I am an East African from the province of Uganda,” I normally introduce myself at East African Business Council events.…
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ubuntu can get us out of this hot, dark and gloomy reality
NOT ALL OF US are enjoying the 2026 FIFA World Cup because it is too dark, hot and gloomy out…