“When an old man dies, a library burns.”Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, the Kenyan novelist, playwright, and intellectual powerhouse who redefined African literature and waged a lifelong war against linguistic imperialism, has died at the age of 87. His family confirmed that…
In a dramatic and action-packed finale to the Bika bya Baganda Netball Tournament, Kika Kya Nyonyi Nyange outshined rivals Mamba with a commanding 32-27 victory to clinch the coveted championship title. The grand showdown, filled with flair and resilience, saw…
KINSHASA — Former President Joseph Kabila has announced his return to the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) after more than a year in self-imposed exile in South Africa, declaring a bold mission to help resolve the escalating crisis in the…
By Nganda Henry Kizito March 18, 2025 Can Qatar Deliver Lasting Peace in Eastern DRC? DOHA, Qatar—In yet another bold step toward global conflict resolution, Qatar has positioned itself as a key diplomatic powerhouse, hosting a crucial trilateral meeting between…
In the heart of Buganda, where the echoes of history intertwine with the rhythms of modernity, few stories capture the ingenuity of our ancestors as vividly as the origins of the Luganda word “galubindi”—the term for eyeglasses. It is a…
