Celebrating the Uganda Martyrs’ Day
Uganda martyrs day is celebrated every 3rd June of every day and many people flock to the Uganda Martyrs’ Basilica Namugongo to remember these...
Buganda’s Okwabya Olumbe and the Tradition of Installing a Heir
What is Okwabya Olumbe? This is the question I posed to Daniel Kamoga, one of the few people considered as custodians of knowledge on...
Nyom – The Acholi Marriage
Unitary, determined, ambitious or candid; any of these terms might be a fitting description for the Acholi. For a long time, this Ugandan tribe...
Nikah: The Nubian Traditional Marriage
Since the colonial days, Uganda has hosted an ethnic group of people known as Nubians, originating from the Nuba Mountains in Sudan. The traditions...
Batwa People: Marginalized People of Uganda
In the year 1992, the Batwa were living in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and Mgahinga National Park of Uganda. Plans were in high gear...
Cultural and Adventure Tourism in Uganda
Uganda, often referred to as the “Pearl of Africa,” is a country where rich traditions blend seamlessly with thrilling outdoor experiences. Located in the...
Kasubi Tombs
We cannot turn back time but we can preserve it from being lost and�the Kasubi royal tombs are arguably one of the best examples...
The Tradition of ‘Visiting the Bush’
In most Ugandan traditions, sex is a sacred topic. For this matter, it is neither discussed in public nor taken lightly as it is...
Funerals Among the Bagwere
A story is told of one affluent traveler who, on his way through Pallisa, stopped by the roadside to buy some sweet potatoes at...
The Uganda Museum: The Custodian of Uganda’s Heritage
If seeing is believing, then you need to visit the Uganda Museum. To clearly understand Uganda's multicultural past, you will have to visit the...