Browsing by Author "Matogo, Philip"

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    Abacha dares readers to become thir best selves.
    (Daily Monitor, 2026-03-14) Matogo, Philip
    These days, writers and poets and are always selling their books. To them. anytime is a good time to plug a book, a show or a poem which presents their abilities in the kindest light. In today's attention economy, being a relentless and inveterate marketer is supposed to distinguish one from the herd.
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    Ask not if mental health is key, rather ask about the financing
    (Daily Monitor, 2026-02-15) Matogo, Philip
    Martha Kagoya, the co-founder and country lead of Thalia Psychotherapy Uganda, tells Philip Matogo that it is counterproductive to treat mental healthcare as an inconsequential footnote.
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    Bobi could become a Mandela
    (Daily Monitor, 2026-02-02) Matogo, Philip
    Ugandan Opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, popularly known as Bobi Wine, reportedly told several media houses that he went into hiding after a military raid on his home following a disputed election that he claims he won, but President Museveni was declared the victor. Uganda's election on January 15 ended with another term for Mr Museveni.
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    Can we get along?
    (Daily Monitor, 2026-03-14) Matogo, Philip
    Over a week ago, I wrote about President Museveni's charm. After congratulating myself on what I perceived to be a decently written article, I received a distress call, as it were. The person who called is immaterial; his standing is not. He's a senior researcher at Makerere University.
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    Dictator's way: The towel of Babble
    (Daily Monitor, 2026-02-01) Matogo, Philip
    To be sure, a dictator’s panic is part of biblical prophecy, too. It's linked to increased social chaos, war and political unrest as preludes to the “last days”.
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    Does Uganda have a soul?
    (Daily Monitor, 2026-05-09) Matogo, Philip
    According to Daily Monitor, (former Finance minister) Prof Ezra Suruma says Uganda's progress depends on three fundamentals: fiscal discipline, prioritisation, and strong institutions for implementation. Noting that without these, even well-designed policies will not succeed.
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    DP, FDC will never rule, say inexperts
    (Daily Monitor, 2026-02-22) Matogo, Philip
    According to a crack team of political “inexperts,” Uganda’s Opposition isn't losing elections, it's losing the colour war, with green, white and blue allegedly carrying more colonial baggage than votes.
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    From early ministry to becoming a globally recognised peace bishop
    (Daily Monitor, 2026-02-28) Matogo, Philip
    This book explores aspects of Bishop John Baptist Odama’s earlier influence and experiences of ministry which helped to form his spirituality as a “peace bishop” who values the dignity of a human being.
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    How arsenal's win make NRM look bad.
    (Weekend Monitor, 2026-05-30) Matogo, Philip
    Uganda's notoriously passionate Arsenal fans reacted with unprecedented, nationwide euphoria, street parades, concerts and religious thanksgiving service after Mikel Arteta's squad secured the 2025/2026 English Premier League title.
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    How Edward found his calling in the USA.
    (Daily Monitor, 2026-03-07) Matogo, Philip
    Dr Ivan Edwards stands at the intersection of medicine, military service, and arts, carrying each identity with a sense of purpose shaped by his Ugandan roots and his American journey. His life reflects discipline, compassion, and creative expression, woven through decades of service to patients, communities, and the broader human story.
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    How Moses Mawa built Canada's largest African TV network.
    (Daily Monitor, 2026-03-28) Matogo, Philip
    Moses A. Mawa does not think small. When he talks about media, leadership or Uganda's place in the world, he speaks in the language of legacy. From his base in Canada, he has build platform that connect Africa to the diaspora and ambition to action founding Silver trust Media, launching the 24-hour Afroglobal TV channel and creating the Transformation Institute for leadership and Innovation.
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    How Museveni 40 year rule works like a charm
    (Daily Monitor, 2026-02-28) Matogo, Philip
    At a personal level, Mr Museveni still retains his charm. But around him, diplomacy is characterized by its absence.
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    How the rich sell books
    (Daily Monitor, 2026-05-23) Matogo, Philip
    As traditional, everyday authors fail to make a mint writing, the rich seem to have cracked the code and are laughing all the way to the bank.
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    HR guru offers two cents in memoir.
    (Daily Monitor, 2026-03-07) Matogo, Philip
    The interaction between the author's past and present explores how his past shape the possibilities of his tomorrow.
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    ‘I want to write stories that awaken reflection about love’
    (Daily Monitor, 2026-02-21) Matogo, Philip
    The author’s excellent romantic writing, with its nod to classic romanticism and modern romance fiction, thrives on evoking deep emotion, creating palpable tension, and developing complex characters.
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    I'm at wits' end figuring out our indigenous cultural products
    (Daily Monitor, 2026-02-01) Matogo, Philip
    Charles Mugabi tells Philip Matogo over generous portions of lunch at Isabella Bar and Restaurant Ntinda, Kampala, how by a stroke of luck he managed to receive an education in the United States and returned home to manage the largest retail franchise for Orange Telecom in Kampala.
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    Is Ugandan stand-up comedy a case of arrested development?
    (Daily Monitor, 2026-02-15) Matogo, Philip
    While many comedians consider it a taboo, joke stealing remains a common problem across the globe.
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    'Kampala's redemption is well within our grasp'.
    (Weekend Monitor, 2026-05-30) Matogo, Philip
    There is much to like about Kampala. Even in the book of someone who has practised architecture in hospitality and multi-family settings in the United State of America (USA) for two decades. Antony K Mukangura, who is passionate about re-imagining
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    Meet comedian who has made mark by avoiding crude jokes
    (Daily Monitor, 2026-02-01) Matogo, Philip
    Comedian Emmanuel Ekeesit has described him as someone who “should be on the Mount Rushmore of Ugandan Comedy,” highlighting the lasting impact of his mentorship and influence on the country's comedy scene.
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    Muntu must become ungentlemanly.
    (Daily Monitor, 2026-03-01) Matogo, Philip
    We often ask the eternal question: when will Uganda ever vote Gen [Mugisha] Muntu as president? Then, quick on its heels, comes the inevitable follow-up: Are Ugandans mad? Approximately 14 million Ugandans (about 32 percent of the population) are struggling with mental illness, the Ugandan Ministry of Health revealed in May 2022, but that's beside the point.