The Dust that Coats the Lungs: Health Hazards of the Peak Dry Season
Introduction: The Orange Haze February is the peak of the dry season in Uganda. The roads in Luweero and Nakaseke are no longer roads; they are rivers of dust. Every boda boda that passes leaves a cloud that hangs in the stagnant air for minutes. This dust is not just a nuisance; it is a […]
The “Boarding School Blues”: Navigating Homesickness in Week Two
Introduction: The Silence of the Dormitory Schools have been open for two weeks now. The excitement of new uniforms and new shoes has worn off. Now, the reality sets in. For our new Senior One students (S1s) and young boarders, this is the hardest week of the year. It is the week of Homesickness. We […]
Love is a Verb: Redefining Valentine’s Day in Nakaseke
Introduction: Beyond the Red Roses Tomorrow is February 14th. In Kampala, the restaurants will be full of couples wearing red, exchanging chocolates and plastic flowers. But if you drive two hours north to the villages of Nakaseke, “Valentine’s” looks very different. Here, love is not a feeling; it is a survival strategy. Love is the […]