Let’s Talk Afrika.
“It is clear that we must find an African solution to our problems, and that this can only be found in African Unity. Divided we are weak; united, Africa could become one of the greatest sources for good in the world.” – Kwame Nkrumah
Category: Human rights
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Sexual Assault Awareness
The case of Cwecwe, a seven-year-old girl from South Africa, has ignited nationwide protests and public outrage. The incident, initially reported to the police on October 16, 2024, involved allegations of sexual abuse. Despite a medical examination and a social worker’s assessment, prosecutors declined to pursue the case a month later, citing insufficient evidence. This…
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Do No Harm; Suffer in Silence? The Deadly Paradox of Healthcare Workplaces in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Just months ago, Kenya’s medical community was shaken by the tragic loss of a brilliant young resident – a woman who took her own life after being crushed under the unbearable weight of her workplace demands. While the public expressed shock, those in the medical field recognized this grim milestone for what it was: not…
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Adolescent Mental Health Crisis in Africa: Igniting the Conversation
In light of Mental Health and Self-Harm Awareness Month, it is crucial to spark conversations that challenge the silence surrounding adolescent mental well-being. Adolescents across Africa are facing a growing mental health crisis, with suicide ideation rates among the highest in the world. A recent Practice Brief from the Regional Psychosocial Support Initiative (REPSSI) paints…
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Alone No More: Philly Bongoley Lutaaya’s Legacy in Uganda’s HIV Fight
It was on April 18th 1989, Philly Bongoley Lutaaya, a prominent Ugandan musician, made a groundbreaking announcement became the first prominent African to announce: he revealed that he was HIV-positive. At the time, HIV/AIDS was heavily stigmatized in Uganda, often referred to as “Silimu” (meaning “slim”) due to the severe weight loss it caused in…
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Debunking The Stagnation And Prior Silence in the DRC Crisis
Since 1996, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has endured a devastating humanitarian crisis that has claimed over six million lives, yet it remains one of the most underreported tragedies of our time. The situation in the DRC is heart-wrenching, evoking profound sorrow and outrage. For decades, the country has been engulfed in a protracted…
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Abortion: Is there a middle ground?
A young Christian girl of 21 years engages in pre-marital sex, and unfortunately she gets pregnant. As the pregnancy matures, she finds it hard to hide it. She decides to come to you seeking for abortion as she realizes that she is going to be discovered. She even asks you to keep it as a…
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Day 1000: Schools still closed here in Uganda.
Who knew I’d get to celebrate three birthdays in the same class! It’s been such a blast. All this fun has got me feeling light headed. Maybe it’s all the partying…or the fact that I’m losing brain cells by the second. At least I’m alive though, huh? I may be a hollow shell of my…
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Thoughts On Money!
Many things continue to baffle my intellect but one that my mind has refused to subdue to, is the idea of using paper money. When I take a deep dive back in time and see how money has evolved from barter, to commodity media, to shells, to coins and then to gold, I have to…
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Black Nation!
“how effective is activism in combatting this particular variant of racial discrimination…”…….can we gauge the rate of progress, measured by the lay black man’s impression…..
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PLUMBERS MAKE THE BEST PRESIDENTS!!!!
I have been known to inflate my titles with radical ideas, but one thing I scoff at is the idea of clickbait. Yes, just like all my previous blog posts, this is not intended to set a mousetrap for you. Stick around for the next five minutes and I’ll show you why plumbers are best…