Episodes
This women's history month, we take off sometime to listen to the amazing stories of Ugandan women. Leah Eryenyu shares with us the story of her mother Stella Rose Kongai Eryenyu
Published 03/05/21
In this Episode, Launch I series called "My Mother's Story" as told by their daughters. We acknowledge the fact that most times, women's identity and individuality is erased yet women are the very foundation of societies.
Published 03/02/21
In this Episode, Kakwenza Rukirabashaija narrates the harrowing story of how he was arrested by and reportedly tortured for writing two novels The Greedy Barbarian and The Banana Republic. He also talks about the role social media played in his release.
Published 02/22/21
In this episode, I chat with Ruth Aine about the internet blackout that happened for 5 days in Uganda from 13th January to 18th January 2020. We share our personal experiences and discuss the consequences on the Ugandan economy.
Published 02/06/21
The proliferation of smart phone devices has led to more meaningful access to the internet as more Ugandans are using the internet to politically organise, speak truth to power. In this episode, I chat with Songa Stone about the role social media is playing in the 2021 general elections.
Published 12/26/20
Why is hair of people if African descent political? What are the normative beauty standards set by capitalism and colonialism for black people? Is hair a perfomance of respectability? Why is African hair vilified? In this episode, Ann Linda Namuddu gives us insights into the complexity of African Natural hair.
Published 12/12/20
Are you a high-achiever that feels like a fraud despite evidence that indicates otherwise? Do you have a lingering feeling that people will soon discover that you are not as smart as they think you are? In this episode, I have a conversation with Patra Kigula to talk about Impostor Syndrome what it is, where it comes from, why it affects women and minorities.
Published 12/09/20
Are you a high-achiever that feels likena fraud despite evidence that indicates otherwise? Do you have a lingering feeling that people will soon discover that you are not as smart as they think you are? In this episode, I have a conversation with Patra Kigula to talk about Impostor Syndrome what it is, where it comes from, why it affects women and minorities.
Published 12/05/20
Elections and violence have become synonymous in Uganda. What is the history of election violence in Uganda? Why is the Ugandan police militarised? Jackie Kemigisa brilliantly addresses these questions and more.
Published 11/28/20
The Trump administration passed executive orders that continue to hurt women's sexual and reproductive health rights globally. Uganda has a history of using populist sentiments and to pass policie that are not wirking for the Ugandan woman. How can women unite against these policies globally?
Published 11/24/20
In this episode, we talk about sex. With my cohost Ophelia Ophelia Kemigisha, we explore the topics of sexual freedom, sexual agency and tips on healing from sex-related wounds.
Published 11/06/20
Is this the generation that will lead Africa to the much desired Africa? In light of the recent #EndSars protests in Nigeria, there has been a collective voice from young Africans from all over thenworld to call to the end police Brutality in Nigeria.
Published 10/27/20
In this episode, my co-host Joel Muhumuza gives us insights into what masculinity actually means; the pressures and expectations of society on men. We touch a bit on the relationship between masculinity and mental health as well as masculinity and the prevalence of male violence. Music by Saif Keita Cover art by Agandy Studios Production by Bk Kuyo Resources and References ...
Published 10/23/20
From sexist ads to manels, to poor coverage of sexual violence, the Ugandan media continues to propagate harmful narratives about women in Uganda.
Published 10/16/20
In this episode, I give a sneak peek into my boarding school life. Certainly, those that went to boarding school at an early age will relate to some incidents in this episode.
Published 10/14/20
In this gem episode, I have a hearty conversation with Dr. Stella Nyanzi we talk about her poetry, her political campaign her tool of radical rudeness vis a vis her empathetic approach to her constituents and hope. Music by Salif Keita artwork by Agandy Studios.
Published 10/03/20
In this episode, Bwesigye Bwa Mwesigire a Ugandan writer brilliantly discusses what is in a name, why African names were paganised, the importance of language and how we can keep our African heritage alive. Music: Sekele by Salif Keita Graphics by Agandy Studios
Published 09/17/20
This Episode features award winning Journalist and Feminist Patience Akumu. We audaciously reimagine the Uganda that we desire. It is an informative piece that every Ugandan should listen to and hopefully articulate their own dream for Uganda. Music: Geoffrey Oryema Land of Anaka
Published 09/11/20
Grief takes different shapes, sometimes, it is like sitting on a three-legged chair, or an eclipse that does not seem to go away. In this episode, I talk to Hazel Muriro a young feminist community psychologist and founder of Mindful Conversations. We speak about how to navigate this complicated emotion. Background music is by Saya by Sona Jobarteh.
Published 09/07/20
Do you impulsively check your phone every two minutes? Do you delete a photo because it didn't get a certain number of likes? Do you hate your life right now because other people's lives look glamorous? What if it is social media is messing up with your mind? You might want to tune in to this episode.
Published 08/20/20
In this episode, I chat with Rose Kigere about the Women's shelter she helped to start- Nyonga Women's shelter.
Published 07/16/20
In this episode, I have a conversation with Lisa Rabwoni Kanyomozi to talk about how Ugandan women are harnessing the internet to speak truth to power through Twitter and creating alternative media platforms online.
Published 07/15/20
Lairah, a literature Student from Makerere University inspired by Stella Nyanzi is using poetry as a tool for activism. In this episodes, she recites her poems passionately.
Published 07/15/20
In this exciting episode, I hold a conversation with Evelyn Lirri a Ugandan journalist to review Chaper 3:1 Stella Nyanzi's book No Roses from My Mouth that talks about prison life. We discuss the rights of prisoners ans role of the media in documenting prisoners rights.
Published 07/15/20
Women's rights are important because the digital revolution and we cannot afford to leave women behind. In this episode, I chat with Peace Olive Amuge the coordinator of the Women of Uganda to discuss access, affordability and safety of women on the internet.
Published 07/04/20