The Bunyoro Hard Talk WhatsApp forum started with a great promise: a public square of intellectual discourse about Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom’s development agenda. The anchor model was simple: a platform to provide an opportunity to deliberate the best course of action to fast-track development in the Kingdom. It was named “Hard Talk” because no subject was out of reach, in line with the BBC’s Stephen Sucker’s tough interviews. Any member on the platform was expected to add to the discourse and or be held accountable for any omissions or commissions in the interests of the great people of Bunyoro-Kitara. The most…

“When I was young, my grandfather told me that if find that you are not at peace, start by looking at yourself. Most of the time, you are the cause of your restlessness. Ask, who are the key people in my life. What do they expect from me? Have I done what they expect from me? What do you expect from those people? Have you told them your expectations? The bottom line is frank communication with the people that mean a lot in your life – your parents, brothers and sisters, relatives, and friends and of course elders. Ask them…

We received several questions via email on the captioned article, Cheating is Destructive to Development , authored by Fr. Paulino Mondo.  One of the readers, Aidah, asked two questions. Qn  1. How do you deal with a partner you love so much but keeps cheating? Good morning madam Aidah: Indeed you have asked pertinent  questions and below are the answers; How do you deal with a partner you love so much but keeps cheating? To love a person who cheats is itself false to both you and the so-called partner because the values of minimum friendship which demand honesty are lacking. …

What is prayer? Prayer is an honest way through which human beings communicate with God. For communication to become prayer it has to be honest and sincere. By praying, we express openness and surrender to God. Prayer benefits everyone who prays. Prayer is a word, action, thought and attitude. When prayer becomes frequent it helps one to focus mind and intellect on things that matter. Prayer is a spiritual and emotional encounter with the almighty. Prayer wonders that every creature can praise God. Humanity is naturally attracted to prayer  Since the beginning, humanity has yearned to stay in communion with…

What is Politics? Politics is a Greek terminology Πολιτικά meaning ‘affairs of the cities’ skilfully coiled to realize group decisions. Apart from being a science, politics is an art used by the focused to influence the distribution of resources among those they are guiding. Every human being is by nature political. Something is categorized ‘political’ when affects the way people live in groups and how they make decisions. Politics is about making agreements between peoples so that harmoniously put together determine their lifestyle. It for this purpose that governments are formed. Politics is a process that schemes to fulfil relevant interests. What is politics all about? One…

What are sacraments? A sacrament is a Christian rite which is recognized as particular, important and significance.  Christians consider sacraments as visible symbols of God’s reality and channels of grace. Several people witness Sacraments being conferred to candidates but hardly know what they mean. We have expounded them through a series of articles but still, some people seem to remain in suspense even after reading them. Sacraments are Christ’s gifts that impart grace on all who believe. Sacraments are visible signs which represent God’s divine power. Sacraments can only be freely received. Though they are necessary for our salvation, one is free to accept or reject them. When…