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@asiimwe4justice Uncle Ben! His voice still echoes in mind every time I sit at St. Francis. In a deep voice, he would say, “The Lord is here.” And we would all respond, “His Spirit is with us.”… That man of God nurtured my young spiritual life through the entire primary school. HBD Asiimwe.

Held, Then, and Still…. “You were my first and I didn’t know what to expect. When the time came, I checked into hospital. I was in labor for two days. On the third day, the doctor had to pull you out. You were getting weak and tired in the womb. After I delivered you, you had to be taken to the neonatal intensive care for observation.” And thus began my life 56 years ago… Today, I chose to spend my birthday by having lunch with my parents. I am deeply aware that it is no small gift to still have both of them here, to sit across from them, to listen, to laugh, to remember. And for a moment, it felt like we were back there again. Just the three of us. At the very beginning. I celebrate them today For loving me. For worrying about me. For praying for me. For chastising me. For cherishing me. For leading me. For celebrating me. For being there for me through every single one of my 56 years. And today… they prayed over me again. There is something deeply grounding about being reminded where you come from. There is a pricelessness about being held, not just at the beginning of life, but all the way through it. At 56, I begin here: Held. Grounded. Ready. #GratitudeAndGrace #FamilyAndFoundation #56AndBecoming

@julius50940 @TimKalyegira This information gives a better perspective of things today. The fees ratio then to the teacher’s salary is 1:1. Comparatively, the same teacher today earns about Ugx 500K. The fees is about Ugx 2M bringing the ratio 4:1. Conclusion. A primary teacher today won’t afford Ntare.

@TimKalyegira In 1981 when I was joining the school fees at Ntare was 650/= and we were given all the stationary plus bathing soap. My dad, a primary school each was earning 600/= per month.

In 1975, school fees per term at Ntare School in Mbarara were 250 shillings. I saw this on my uncle's fee slip. Adjusted for inflation, 250 shillings of 1975 is about 38,000 shillings in 2026. When we say life is very expensive today, it's not just grumbling. It really is.

I could not stop watching this. In China they make denim from Abaca banana stalks from the Philippines. Whole Process was mesmerizing! 😳

@EjaluJohn @YN_BUDDU @aqramist My brother, no one is disputing her merit; she deserves her position. The point is that a system shaped over 40 years to favor a certain region inevitably limited others, so potential “Akellos” were alienated long before the competition even began. That’s the logic.

@Ikonyat @YN_BUDDU @aqramist Bro, I know what she's saying. "A system built for a long time favors certain individuals." This is a nebulous proposition. In this case we have a specific individual and known career. How has the system benefitted her in particular? Or are you saying merit cannot apply to her?

Stop gaslighting Ugandan women. Is she really the only qualified media personality? Yes, she’s worked hard, but so have MANY others. Her position is thanks to an ethnocracy/KAAROKARUNGYICRACY that controls access&visibility in Uganda.That doesn’t give her the right to pontificate

@EjaluJohn @YN_BUDDU @aqramist John, what @YN_BUDDU is saying is that a system built for a long time favors certain individuals irrespective of whether where they work supports or opposes that system, in fact it would be in system’s best interest to have their own work in an opposing entity. I hope this helps!

@YN_BUDDU @aqramist I rest my case...

@AKasingye Afande Kasingye, you raise very valid points. Firstly, no banks want to finance SMEs owned by Ugandans. Secondly no bank be it UDB can give a loan to a Ugandan without collateral however brilliant an investment idea is. In short no one finances startups in Ug. I’ve been there.

#UnpopularOpinion #670. On Thursday, I visited the Namanve Industrial Zone to make a Security Risk Assessment Survey for my new client. I realized that most factories & industries are owned by Indians & Chinese. Why can’t Ugandans go to China or India, buy the same equipment & start these industries? We can get development or commercial competitive loans for a good grace period. Why do we go there to look for jobs instead of creating them? Why don’t Ugandans like to operate in silos or partnerships if they can’t afford these establishments alone? C’mon. We spend a lot of time talking about tribes in government offices who earn not more than 3m a month as if this is the best thing to happen to us. We can own these companies, factories or industries. It’s possible.

@KenyanSays His voice is akin to Mandela’s.

Chinua Achebe the Nigerian novelist, poet, and critic widely regarded as the most influential figure in modern African literature. He is often called the "father of modern African literature" for his role in reclaiming the African narrative from Western colonial perspectives.

@0bendeozledim What this basically teaches, is that there are people who are like magnets, they attract. One needs to have the wisdom to identify them. Don’t move with the crowd, or else you will be left alone. Very few are genuine and true friends. Respect that one friend who sticks by.

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PM Narendra Modi needs to be commended for his great leadership ever since taking on the role of Prime Minister

@pascal_bornet This is the true picture of how many light years ahead China is from the rest of the world. Respect to this creativity and coordination.

China just turned the night sky into a masterpiece of precision and intelligence. 🌌 What struck me most about this is how seamlessly innovation turns into art. A drone show in Chongqing just broke the Guinness World Record with 11,787 synchronized drones, creating breathtaking 3D animations that looked closer to CGI than real life. No human pilots. No delays. No crashes. Every movement guided by AI and GPS, choreographed with perfect timing. To me, this is far more than a light show. It’s a glimpse into how technology, creativity, and coordination can merge to shape a new era of expression and innovation. When intelligence takes flight, it doesn’t just illuminate the sky — it redefines what’s possible. Could this be the moment where technology begins to turn the world itself into its stage? #AI #Innovation #Technology #Drones #Automation #Creativity #China #Engineering #FutureOfWork #DigitalArt Credits: longliveai

@GodwinTOKO 🤣 true story.

When you spent 15 hours in Mpigi, thought you missed your flight, then learn that Uganda Airlines delayed your flight by three full days…

@ZakiMathebula @zoomafrika1 😁

@Ikonyat @zoomafrika1 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I remember myself I was sent to buy a 🍞 bread yoo I forget the task and the money I didn't know where was it 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 man

Legend returning home at 6pm after being sent to buy sugar in the morning, with no sugar and no money😂

@AfricanHub_ Agreed!

99% of African men prefer this hairstyle over wigs

@akafaceUS Satisfying to watch.

This is how expensive leather is repaired.

@SahinNulu @CanaryMugume Actually 150K makes a lot of sense if you come to think of it. It will attract numbers. Profit margins are in numbers. One of the airlines I use frequently, Indigo, has succeeded because of low prices. I’ve paid as low as UGX 80,000 to fly a distance equivalent to Entebbe–Mombasa

@CanaryMugume Perhaps seasonal Westerners have a lot of Kajanja they will want a flight at 150k lol flights are actually there but you lot don’t want to pay for the right services ie $345 per person for a 1hr flight to Mbarara, Kisoro, Kasese and Kihihi airstrips

Someone should begin a business of flights to the west. Because what’s this?

@CanaryMugume Really great idea. I am sure many would pay for that flight to save as much time as possible. Local aviation companies should take up this business opportunity.

@jgreyfriend This right here is the prophetic prediction of the century. A great man he was! Men like this laid the foundation for the computer generation we live in today. 50 years from today is another exciting season to mankind now that AI evolving faster than previously anticipated.

In 1983, Steve Jobs predicted the next 50 years of technology. His predictions: • iPhone • Internet • Softwares • App stores • Artificial Intelligence 10 futuristic predictions from this talk that came true: 1. Every major revolution starts ugly

@DuncanAbigaba … Calls are never picked up. To reschedule, I’ve had to send someone to the Uganda Airlines office in Uganda. Most recently, one of their foreign offices would only assist after confirming I had failed to do it online. Btw rescheduling is at a cost and not free as you had noted.

@DuncanAbigaba Duncan here. My honest opinion: Ug Airlines needs major improvement. Ethiopian was my favorite until our own came in, and for the past two years I’ve mostly flown Ug Airlines. Unfortunately, rescheduling has never been smooth. The WhatsApp line is useless—no responses…

She is cute and stylish. I have used the Airline like 15 times, and I have never had a single delay. The service onboard is excellent. I love her team’s flexibility. I have rescheduled my flight probably five times, and they have done it swiftly and at no cost.