The Tale of Emancipation and the Poor Boy Child. owomugishadavie@gmail.com. Ladies and gentlemen, gather 'round for a tale that's sure to tickle your funny bone while shedding some light on a serious topic. Let's talk about woman emancipation and the boy child. Now, don’t get me wrong, women’s rights are important, and we love to see our ladies empowered. But sometimes, it feels like this liberation has taken a wrong turn and left the boy child in a bit of a pickle. Picture this: our young boys, full of dreams and innocence, navigating the tricky waters of adolescence. But what do they find? A sea of short skirts, crop tops, and daring dresses. Our ladies are flaunting their freedom to dress as they please, and who can blame them? It's their right! But for our poor boys, it's like trying to focus on a math test with a chocolate cake sitting right in front of them. Temptation is everywhere, and concentration is nowhere to be found. You see, the boy child...
Minister of ICT Empowers Kinkiizi East Youth with Computer Literacy and Skilling Initiatives. By Davis Owomugisha. Kanungu, Uganda – 23rd August 2024: In a significant move to empower the youth of Kinkiizi East, Hon. Dr. Chris Baryomunsi, Minister of ICT and Member of Parliament for Kinkiizi East, today launched the much-anticipated digital mobile truck at the Kanungu Main Playground. This initiative, in collaboration with Huawei and the Uganda Institute of Communication and Technology (UICT), aims to provide free computer literacy training across the region, as part of a broader effort to equip the youth with critical skills for the modern job market. The youth, who constitute approximately 73% of the population according to the 2024 census report, have been a focal point of Dr. Baryomunsi's development agenda. Recognizing their potential as the future of the country, the Minister has rolled out a comprehensive skilling project that targets over 5,000 youth in K...
The Tragic Tale of Kiteezi: When the Mountain of Waste Came Crashing Down By Davis Owomugisha. owomugishadavie@gmail.com In the heart of Lusanja, lies Kiteezi village, infamous for being the ultimate dumping ground for all the domestic and household wastes of the bustling Kampala metropolitan. It’s a chaotic business hub where waste collectors gather to pitch their services, and every day, trucks laden with refuse roll in, lining up to unload their burdens. As you approach Lusanja, you’re greeted by vendors shouting, "Emari eze!" which translates to, "Stock has come!" It’s a bustling, noisy place, almost lively. On sunny days, you might even forget you’re near a dumping site. The sun masks the odors and hides the grime. But when the rains come, the true face of Kiteezi is revealed—a face marred by disaster. This August, the heavens opened, and disaster struck. A mountain of waste, precariously piled, gave way, burying people and homes beneath...
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