At some point in life, everyone exits formal employment whether through retirement, retrenchment, or a personal decision to pursue a different path. When this transition comes, the professional identity tied to your job title often fades, leaving you to navigate an unfamiliar terrain of self-worth and purpose. Suddenly, you’re no longer “the boss” or “staff…
Absentee fathers are those not actively involved in their children’s lives. They often leave a father-figure gap that affects their children’s emotional and psychological development. Even when the father is still alive, children may feel like ‘orphans’ due to this emotional distance. An absent father isn’t always physically gone. In many cases, he may live…
The recent plunge in global coffee prices has sent shockwaves through Uganda’s coffee industry. From smallholder farmers in rural highlands to established exporting companies in Kampala, the fallout is being felt far and wide. For many, this is not just a market trend, it’s a painful reality. Consider Guma, a small-scale coffee farmer in Kanungu….
Recently, we celebrated Father’s Day in Uganda. As messages fade away, let us, as fathers, reflect deeply on one question: What legacy will our sons remember about us today and tomorrow? Our greatest legacy is not just the name we give our sons, but the life lessons and character we build in them daily. Father:…
The Ministry of Education released both Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) and Universal Certificate of Education (UCE) results recently. We had stories of children who did not perform well and decided to cause harm to themselves. While others were celebrated by their parents, I am sure some were being condemned for their poor performance and possibly…
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