By Nicholas Akasula On the surface, Sharon Nambakire is confident, warm and quick to smile. She speaks passionately about hope and healing. But behind that […]
Tag: Children
The cost of moral decay
By Dickson Tumuramye Last month, Uganda was shaken by the brutal killing of Pamela Tumwebaze, Director of Student Affairs at Uganda Christian University (UCU). She […]
The lion in you
It was the Sunday after the independence celebrations. There were balloons everywhere. Music blasted from huge black speakers. There were ice cream vans too. Everyone […]
Child safeguarding: A holiday priority we cannot ignore
By Maureen Kizito As the 2025 school year ends and the holiday season sets in, our homes and communities fill with excitement. Yet even amid […]
How well do you know your child’s friends?
By Dickson Tumuramye Many parents know their children’s grades and teachers, but few know their friends, yet those friendships often shape character, choices, and sometimes […]
The day the moon forgot to sleep
Rose Sembatya In a sky full of stars, the Moon always kept to a perfect bedtime. Every evening, it rose with a yawn, lit up […]
The sound of birds
By Rose Sembatya Chief Kaga was a man of great honour and character. He was also greatly feared. When people came to seek his counsel, […]
Single mom’s blueprint for raising responsible sons
By Dickson Tumuramye The question, “What legacy are we bequeathing to our sons as fathers?” resonated deeply with readers in last week’s column. Yet, in […]
Jesus feeds 5,000 people
You can find this story in all four Gospels: Matthew 14, Mark 6, Luke 9, and John 6. One day, Jesus and His disciples crossed […]
Safeguarding learners’ health in our schools
By Dickson Tumuramye One of the most common challenges among learners today is health-related complaints. Many report illnesses such as ulcers and other gastrointestinal complications, […]