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I am a Ugandan Living in Kampala. I am an upcoming writer trying to put my hands onto the literary world-I haven't got there yet, but for sure I will be there. I like making new friends from allover the world, I love new ideas and enjoy learning from people

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Food & Drink > Ethnic & International Foods Strange and unusual ethnic foods: 2 of 5
Foods are so different among different cultures that they occasionally appear outright bizarre. In my country with about 52 tribal groupings, what we eat in Uganda sometimes scares out right. But that is just Uganda-if you move across Africa, and then extended to other continents, then this thing we call food becomes a comple... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness Links between poverty and mental illness: 1 of 2
Until recently, in this country mental health in Uganda was being equated to severe mental disorders, popularly described as "madness". It is gratifying to note that globally society is beginning to realize that mental health is more than that and includes all aspects of a healthy person whether physical, social or emotional.... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Testimonies: Life experience of a Ugandan young man: 1 of 1
Uganda is a predominantly Christian country with more than 80% of the population admitting to being practicing Christians. Nevertheless, mind-blowing discoveries are increasingly coming to light lately in my country pointing to the growing pitch battles for the souls.Two days ago, I met John, a young man in his mid 20s who ha... More..
Society & Lifestyle > African & Middle Eastern Culture How the different Ugandan ethnic groups view domestic violence: 1 of 1
In most African societies, women are literally "purchased" once they are married because more often than not, marriage involves paying bride price either in form of money or domestic animal like cows, goats or donkeys. This social phenomenon has tended to devalue the human credentials of women and their gender in relation to ... More..
Relationships & Family > Married Life Image and links to sexuality: 1 of 1
To be treated like a man in bed, you need to be a man outside it; thought about that? In this era of emancipation and modernity, more men are comfortable taking the backseat and letting their wives steer things in the marriage and pretty much every other aspect of their lives.Initially, it is a romantic, up-class thing, until... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture Christian living: How to live a life that is pleasing to God: 15 of 24
I have come to realize that as Christians, we do take a lot for granted. I know that some churches do not even bother with casting out demons or binding evil powers any more because to them, having God in your life and knowing that the enemy is under your feet is enough. But for as long as we walk in this life, we are bound t... More..
Health & Fitness > Bipolar Disorder Bipolar disorder: Symptoms and treatment: 31 of 40
Bipolar DisorderBipolar disorder is an illness that causes extreme mood changes that switch from manic episodes of very high energy to the extreme lows ofdepression. It is also called manic-depressive disorder. This illness can cause behavior so extreme that you cannot function at work, in family or social situations, or in r... More..
Health & Fitness > Anxiety & Panic Disorders Obsessive-compulsive disorder: Causes of OCD: 12 of 14
According to Medical Authorities, Personality Disorder and related behavior may be due to one having an Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD). The disorder, presents in both children and adults is very mild in children but gets worse in teenage years if not treated early. It is a condition that causes people to have unwanted th... More..
Relationships & Family > Marriage Psychology Women and marriage to an older man: 19 of 19
I am one lingering advocate for women to settle for men older than them, for I believe there is something rather childish about men when they are nearer your age. There is the school of thought that says that women grow up faster and tend to settle down faster, whereas men really take their time. Then I read the excerpt below... More..
Health & Fitness > Disease (Other) Osteoporosis: Symptoms and treatment: 12 of 12
Osteoporosis is a medical condition characterized by a lack of bone density which affects women mostly when they reach old age.According to the World Health Organization, the prevalence of osteoporosis among US white women past menopause is estimated to be 14% in those aged 50-59 years, 22% in those aged 60-69 years, 39% in t... More..