Kenyan musician and visual artist Coster Ojwang has launched MBAKA: The Boiling Pot, a new audio-visual podcast aimed at celebrating and critically examining Kenya’s vibrant […]
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Kampala Artists Revive Barkcloth Craft to Preserve Uganda’s Cultural Heritage
KAMPALA — A quiet but powerful cultural revival is unfolding in Uganda’s capital, as artisans gather at the National Theatre to preserve and promote the […]
The Changing Face of Hustle Culture in Kenya
NAIROBI, Kenya — Hustle culture in Kenya has evolved from a survival tactic into a defining feature of the country’s economic life. For many young […]
Vumbula Uganda Festival Wins Praise as Cultural Powerhouse
The Vumbula Uganda Festival, one of Uganda’s leading cultural events, has been hailed by international and local leaders as a powerful symbol of the country’s […]
Uganda Strengthens Mother Tongue Education in Schools
KAMPALA, Uganda — The Government of Uganda has reported steady progress in promoting the use of mother languages in schools as part of efforts to […]
Greetings from the Men’s Conference: Where Promises Are Big and Change Is Small
Every year, when February comes around, social media is flooded with one familiar phrase: “Greetings from the Men’s Conference.” The so-called conference has become a […]
MOMBASA: 327 Couples Unite in Kwale Mass Wedding Ahead of Ramadan
At least 327 couples from Kwale, Mombasa, and Kilifi counties have officially solemnised their marriages in a colourful mass wedding held at Kwale Baraza Park. […]
The Silenced History: What Happened to Africans Enslaved in Arab Lands?
One of the most difficult questions in African history is rarely discussed openly: What happened to the millions of Africans taken during the Arab–Indian Ocean […]
The Rwenzori Mountains: East Africa’s ‘Mountains of the Moon’ and the Rapid Disappearance of Their Glaciers
Rising more than 5,000 metres (about 16,000 feet) above sea level, the Rwenzori Mountains stand among Africa’s most dramatic and mysterious landscapes. Straddling the border […]
How an American Black Panther Built a Life of Service in Tanzania
Felix “Pete” O’Neal Jr., former chairman of the Kansas City chapter of the Black Panther Party, found a new chapter of purpose in Tanzania. Encouraged […]