Balam Peter paul

@adam_kungu You good coz you don’t forget your people abakuwa engule 🥇 😂

Wishing #Ethiopia a calm and peaceful election day tomorrow. May voters, candidates, and officials all contribute to a smooth and orderly process across the country.

Why is it that people who rarely talk to us find it easy to ask for money from us ???

Sister before you make a final decision to settle with that guy kindly make sure you have spent many nights together abantu bafuluta abantu Balina emize

Giving our contribution to our country Uganda 🇺🇬 when we still can

@TayariWestTV The hunter @ Ivan Ahimbisibwe

If you know Uganda Cranes players, who is this? #TayariWestUpdates

Congratulations @Fimboo0

As a boy why do you study at MUBS a girls institute???

Why do we study 📚 any one to tell me the importance of education???

Don’t accept bread 🍞 from people who will brag of feeding you, just take your porridge 🥣 in peace ✌️

Standing in today for my brother @francis_isano who’s busy serving somewhere else. #NBSFrontline #NBSUpdates

The Illusion of Inclusion: Why Deaf-Led Facilitation is Non-Negotiable. In recent years, I have occupied many spaces both at national and international levels and have sat on panels, attended high-level workshops, and participated in critical dialogues spanning Gender-Based Violence (GBV), Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR), Democracy, and Climate change. On paper, these events boast an honorable badge: “Inclusive.” but out in the real world, the reality is starkly different. Time and again, the Deaf community which is about 1.9 million in Uganda according to UBOS 2025 are left out of the very programs designed to serve them as I vividly recall attending an intensive full day SRHR workshop specifically organized for Deaf participants, only to realize there was not a single Deaf facilitator leading the room. How can a program meticulously designed for Deaf people completely omit Deaf leadership and expertise? When Deaf participants are expected to just show up, sit down, and fold their hands, it sends a clear, silent message: Your inclusion was an afterthought. The Danger of the "Third-Party" Echo Chamber To build truly inclusive communities, we must look beyond superficial fixes but as a traditional norm whereby often, organizers believe that hiring a Sign Language Interpreter is the final checkbox for the Deaf accessibility. Let me be clear: We deeply value and acknowledge the vital role of interpreters and they are indispensable bridges in cross-communication between the Deaf and hearing in both spoken and sign language. However, when Deaf people must entirely depend on third-party information for technical data, and understanding the message inevitably gets diluted. Consider the complexities of specialized fields like healthcare or legal rights. A hearing speaker might casually throw out a technical term like "body anatomy." Because of lexical gaps in standard sign language, there is no single, direct sign for "anatomy." It requires breaking the concept down into simpler, contextual elements. Without a Deaf Facilitator: The interpreter translates the term to the best of their individual understanding which may not align with the conceptual understanding of the Deaf participants. With a Deaf Facilitator: A Deaf expert in that specific subject area natively understands how to unpack complex terminology, navigate lexical gaps, and reframe information so it lands perfectly with the audience. When we rely solely on third-party translation or information, critical, life-saving information gets lost in transition. "Nothing About Us Without Us" If the global development ecosystem is serious about equity, it must abide by the foundational principle: Nothing About Us Without Us which signifies that true inclusion means the Deaf community is actively involved in the entire project lifecycle that runs from the initial design and framework planning to implementation and final evaluation. We must shift the paradigm from viewing Deaf individuals as passive beneficiaries to recognizing them as active, vital stakeholders. Moving Beyond Representation: The IDEAS Program Frustrated by this persistent gap, I decided to stop waiting for organizations to get it right. I initiated the IDEAS Program, which stands for Inclusive Deaf Engagement and Accessibility Strengthening Program. Here the IDEAS Program transcends the bare minimum of "passive representation." It is a structural intervention designed to: Transform Passive Beneficiaries into Active Leaders: Equipping Deaf individuals to lead, facilitate, and co-design programs. Provide Actionable Frameworks: Supporting mainstream organizations with concrete, step-by-step frameworks to ensure their activities are genuinely meaningful, accessible, and engaging. Build the Ecosystem We Want: Ensuring that those who are meant to benefit from a project are the ones driving it from the beginning to the end of project cycle. We can no longer settle for the illusion of inclusion. It is time to dismantle the afterthought mentality, hand over the microphone, markers, flipcharts, and ensure that Deaf-centric programs are authentically Deaf-led. Get in Touch If your organization wants to move past "checkbox accessibility" and implement meaningful Deaf inclusion frameworks, let’s collaborate on email: alexogwal2017@gmail.com Tel: +256 759 463 229 By Alex Ogwal - Deaf Accessibility Consultant & CEO, Sign Language for All

@NabaggalaSandie Relationship, marriage and family affairs

Which position did you say suits me in this new cabinet sabategedde bulungi !

@NabaggalaSandie Ojja kwegwera ku mulimo 😂

@Balampeterpaul Hihihihi no exprience there

Which position would i be given if I was on the cabinet list?? #cabinetexpansion

A little throwback for the real ones🤣 Can you guess the player's 🤔

A lot can happen when you choose to serve. ​After months of intense ground mobilization with the Green Camp, navigating Kyambogo University's first-ever online vote, I am deeply honored to announce that I was elected as the GRC elect and subsequent Faculty of Science President!

@AlexOgwal5 Alex we agreed to be serious this year 😂🙌

I herby appoint myself as the Minister of Relationship and Love. I will serve you guys.

Congratulations, RT. HON JKL

Just like that , the bulletin we spent the day planning for … How I love my job 😍😍