Empaako naming system
The Empaako naming system is a cultural practice among the Batooro, Banyoro, Batuku, Batagwenda and Banyabindi people of western Uganda. It forms an important part of their identity, social relations and cultural heritage. Empaako names are special…
Imbalu ceremony in Bamasaba
The Imbalu ceremony is a traditional male circumcision ritual practiced mainly by the Bamasaaba (Bagisu) people of eastern Uganda and by closely related communities in western Kenya. It is one of the most significant cultural rites of passage in the…
Mongoose species in Uganda
Mongoose are small to medium-sized carnivorous mammals that belong to the family Herpestidae. They are widely distributed across Africa, Asia and parts of southern Europe, but Africa has the largest diversity of mongoose species. These species are well…
African Golden cat in Uganda
The African Golden cat scientifically known as caracal aurata is the only wild cat species that is found only in Africa’s tropical rain forests. The species is closely related to the caracals and the serval but has unique features which allows it to…
Wendy Whitacre Lynn: A scamming Travel Agent (Into The Wild Adventure)
This is to warn all stakeholders in the travel industry worldwide about a scammer who poses as an international travel agent. Her name is Whitacre Wendy Lynn from California, USA. She operates a travel blog called “INTO THE WILD,”…