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Nyamishana's PodcastEpisode 49: The Unfolding Congo Crisis: A Deep Dive with Christian RumuIn the wake of the Genocide in palestine, the world has also woken up to the ongoing conflict in the Eastern Democratic Republic of Congo. Since 1996, over six million people have been killed in Eastern DRC. In this episode, Christian Rumu, a Senior Campaigner at Amnesty International, speaks so elaborately about the conflict in DRC, the historical background, actors, the humanitarian cost and what individual activists can do to campaign for the liberation of DRC.2024-03-131h 09
Nyamishana's PodcastEpisode 47: Women Humanrights Defenders. The Structural Silencing of Ugandan Women's VoicesIn this episode, Rebecca Turyatunga Juna and Nagawa Lorna, a lawyer with the Women's Probono Initiative and who weigh in on the conversation on the structural silencing of voices of women in Journalist in Uganda women voices. They share their perspectives on how they are actively challenging and resisting this silencing.2024-01-1336 min
Nyamishana's PodcastEpisode 46: The Structural Silencing of Ugandan Women's Voices - Part 2 Women in JournalismSexual harrasment in newsrooms, objectification of women, and discrimination of queer women threaten the work of women journalists. In this episode, Faith Mulungi of RadioCity and Irah Mercy of Kuchu times shade light on this systematic silencing of Ugandan women in journalism.2024-01-1344 min
Nyamishana's PodcastEpisode 45 : The structural Silencing of Ugandan Women's Voices: Part 1 - Feminist insightsIn this episode, the guests share insights on how systems connive to silence women's voices. Elisabeth particularly shares a story of how she fought against sexual harrasment that was rampant in a university hostel and how those who hold power did everything in their means to silence her.2024-01-1347 min
Nyamishana's PodcastThe Ugandan Situation (cross post from Africa Blogging)This episode is crossposted from Africa-blogging where Daniel Ominde interviews me about the current situation in Uganda.2022-12-2739 min
Nyamishana's PodcastEpisode 44: (UN)DOING RESISTANCE - Attacks on the Arts in Sudan's 30 years of Islamist rule.In April 2019, when millions marched to the headquarters of the military in Khartoum and other cities and the march was transformed into a sit-in that continued for two months, the sit-in became Sudan’s largest arts festival. The art produced during the revolution went viral, as it was covered by foreign journalists who swarmed Khartoum to report on the revolution. However, the narrative was always lacking the historical significance of how art was mobilized. Sudan’s contemporary art history was nurtured by its many revolutions; in 1964, in 1985 and in 2018/2019. Due to the military dictatorships that continued to rule Sudan since inde...2022-11-301h 00
Nyamishana's PodcastRepeated Episode. Adult bullying ft Rachel Crawford - Republished.In this Episode, Psychologist Rachel crawford and I about adult bullying and its effects on mental health.2022-06-2437 min
Nyamishana's PodcastEpisode 43: Toxic positivity ft Hazel MuriroPositivity when served in excesses and wrong contexts can be toxic.2022-05-2459 min
Nyamishana's PodcastEpisode 42: 50 years of Walter Rodney's 'How Europe under-developed Africa.'50 years of Walter Rodney's 'How Europe Underdeveloped Africa' An inspiring conversation.2022-04-051h 40
Nyamishana's Podcast#41 Question Everything.Critical thinking begins when we start to question everything.2022-03-221h 40
Nyamishana's PodcastEpisode 40: Growing up as a girl in Uganda. Voices of Ugandan womenThis episode features the voices of Ugandan women as we share our stories of the complexities of what it means to grow up as girls in Uganda.2021-11-2925 min
Nyamishana's PodcastEpisode 39: Writing for the Audience of one featuring Ernest BazanyeIn this Episode we talk about writing, storytelling, the writer's disease. Ernest Bazanye brings wisdom and a free spirit to the table. I recommend that this is added as a resource for Mass com class 101. It is that enriching.2021-11-1049 min
Nyamishana's PodcastEpisode 37: Health of the InternetIn this Episode, we diagnose the health of the internet, This episode brought together 5 amazing people from differemt countries that originally contributed to the Mozilla Internet health report 2020. This episode was originally posted on the Mozilla sounds channel on Anchor. The production was done by Laura Vidal and edited a bit by B Keith Kuyoh to tailor it for the listeners of Nyamishana's Podcast2021-09-0341 min
Sounds of Mozilla's 2020 Internet Health ReportOur glimmers of hope for a healthier internetNyamishana Prudence invited us for a Zoom coffee to share our hopes for the future, our favorite stories from the IHR and what's ahead for internet health in 2021. You'll hear Uffa Modey telling us more about Nigeria's #EndSars developments, Mohamed ElGohary reflecting on the importance of internet communities and Raashi Saxena explaining the particularities of hate speech. Nyamishana also spoke about what women in Uganda are doing to defend their rights online, and I (Laura Vidal) highlighted the work of digital rights advocators in Venezuela.Go to our special feature to find out more about the 240 stories...2021-08-1828 min
Nyamishana's PodcastEpisode 38: Impact of Digital Taxation on Digital RightsMore African countries are seeķing to increase their tax base. So, as more businesses become digitalised, governments are imposing digital taxes. In this episode capture highlights from a conversation hosted by Cipesa on the of impact of these taxes on the rights of users.2021-07-281h 04
Nyamishana's PodcastEpisode 36: Self Care in times of grief and uncertainty ft Maureen Nagasha and Vivienne KabarungiUganda is facing the 3rd wave of the COVID19 pandemic and we are under lockdown there is so much loss and uncertainty. In this chat with Vivienne Kabarungi and Maureen Nagasha we talk about how to radically take care of ourselves.2021-07-021h 41
Nyamishana's PodcastEpisode 35: A feminist conversation on the climate crisis featuring Ruth NyamburaRuth Nyambura a Kenyan eco-feminist brilliantly introduces us to the concept Eco-Feminism and discusses the contribution that indigenous women and feminists make towards combating the climate crisis. This episode is brought to you by Akina Mama Wa Afrika2021-06-051h 02
Nyamishana's PodcastEp 34: Adult Bullying featuring Rachel CrawfordFrom mean friends, to intimate partner violence, cyber bullying to street bullying is common yet rarely talked about. Why do bullies bully, how do victims identify that they are being bullied and how do they break free and not become bullies themselves. In this episode we have a conversation with Rachel Crawford a a Mental Health counselor gives insight into this subject.2021-05-2836 min
Nyamishana's PodcastEpisode 33: Digital transformation in Uganda featuring Samson TusiimeIn this Episode, innovator and digital transformation evangelist Samson Tusiime gives us insight into how digital transformation is shaping up in Ugand, barriers and the role political governance in Uganda.2021-05-2157 min
Nyamishana's PodcastEpisode 32: Decentering Men featuring Lydia NamubiruWhat does decentering men mean? When did men become the main actors and the women props to spice up the narrative? How does decentering men affect the daily psychology of women and non binary humans? ln this episode, Lydia Namubiru a Ugandan feminist and journalist gives us some insights into this complex topic.2021-05-141h 05
Nyamishana's PodcastEpisode 31: The Unapologetic Poet featuring Acen Carol Afroetry.The Unapologetic Poet Caroline Acen Afroetry shares with us her poetry . Her powerful poems cover sexism, women's voices and colourism.2021-04-0538 min
Nyamishana's PodcastEpisode 30: Writing, therapy and healing featuring Mirembe MaryI host Mirembe Mary a blogger and mental health advocate. Mimar blogs candidly about her therapy sessions. She shares with us her fight against depression.2021-03-3033 min
Nyamishana's PodcastEpisode 29: The badass women that raised us feat Fiionah Komusana and Joey NajjukoIn this laughter filled episode, Sunshine and Joey share their mom's funny and stories of resilience that are a cool ingredient to being an African Woman.2021-03-1650 min
Nyamishana's PodcastEpisode 28: My Mother's Story as told by Winnie BabiryeTo celebrate the individuality of Ugandan that came before us, I speak to winnie Winnie Babirye who shares with me the story of her mother Theresa Nnalongo Nababi.2021-03-0932 min
Nyamishana's PodcastEpisode 27: Leah Eryenyu -" My Mother's Story"This women's history month, we take off sometime to listen to the amazing stories of Ugandan women. Leah Eryenyu shares with us the story of her mother Stella Rose Kongai Eryenyu2021-03-0541 min
Nyamishana's PodcastEpisode 26: "My Mother's Story" by Jennifer Nyiraneza MpyisiIn this Episode, Launch I series called "My Mother's Story" as told by their daughters. We acknowledge the fact that most times, women's identity and individuality is erased yet women are the very foundation of societies.2021-03-0250 min
Nyamishana's PodcastEpisode 25: Arrested and Tortured for writing a book featuring Kakwenza RukirabashaijaIn this Episode, Kakwenza Rukirabashaija narrates the harrowing story of how he was arrested by and reportedly tortured for writing two novels The Greedy Barbarian and The Banana Republic. He also talks about the role social media played in his release.2021-02-2234 min
Nyamishana's PodcastEpisode 24: The internet blackout in Uganda featuring Ruth AineIn this episode, I chat with Ruth Aine about the internet blackout that happened for 5 days in Uganda from 13th January to 18th January 2020. We share our personal experiences and discuss the consequences on the Ugandan economy.2021-02-0631 min
Nyamishana's PodcastEpisode 23: Social media and Ugandan Elections featuring Songa StoneThe proliferation of smart phone devices has led to more meaningful access to the internet as more Ugandans are using the internet to politically organise, speak truth to power. In this episode, I chat with Songa Stone about the role social media is playing in the 2021 general elections.2020-12-2642 min
Nyamishana's PodcastEpisode 22: The Politics of Natural Hair featuring Ann Linda NamudduWhy is hair of people if African descent political? What are the normative beauty standards set by capitalism and colonialism for black people? Is hair a perfomance of respectability? Why is African hair vilified? In this episode, Ann Linda Namuddu gives us insights into the complexity of African Natural hair.2020-12-1238 min
Nyamishana's PodcastEpisode 21: Impostor Syndrome featuring Patra KigulaAre you a high-achiever that feels like a fraud despite evidence that indicates otherwise? Do you have a lingering feeling that people will soon discover that you are not as smart as they think you are? In this episode, I have a conversation with Patra Kigula to talk about Impostor Syndrome what it is, where it comes from, why it affects women and minorities.2020-12-0927 min
Nyamishana's PodcastEpisode 21: Impostor Syndrome Featuring Patra KigulaAre you a high-achiever that feels likena fraud despite evidence that indicates otherwise? Do you have a lingering feeling that people will soon discover that you are not as smart as they think you are? In this episode, I have a conversation with Patra Kigula to talk about Impostor Syndrome what it is, where it comes from, why it affects women and minorities.2020-12-0500 min
Nyamishana's PodcastEpisode 20: Election Violence and Police Brutality in Uganda featuring Jackie Kemigisa.Elections and violence have become synonymous in Uganda. What is the history of election violence in Uganda? Why is the Ugandan police militarised? Jackie Kemigisa brilliantly addresses these questions and more.2020-11-2854 min
Nyamishana's PodcastEpisode 19: Global Solidarity around Reproductive health rightsThe Trump administration passed executive orders that continue to hurt women's sexual and reproductive health rights globally. Uganda has a history of using populist sentiments and to pass policie that are not wirking for the Ugandan woman. How can women unite against these policies globally?2020-11-241h 04
Nyamishana's PodcastEpisode 18: SEX featuring Ophelia KemigishaIn this episode, we talk about sex. With my cohost Ophelia Ophelia Kemigisha, we explore the topics of sexual freedom, sexual agency and tips on healing from sex-related wounds.2020-11-0633 min
Nyamishana's PodcastEpisode 17: An African generation rising featuring Taye BalogunIs this the generation that will lead Africa to the much desired Africa? In light of the recent #EndSars protests in Nigeria, there has been a collective voice from young Africans from all over thenworld to call to the end police Brutality in Nigeria.2020-10-2755 min
Nyamishana's PodcastEpisode 16: Masculinity featuring Joel MuhumuzaIn this episode, my co-host Joel Muhumuza gives us insights into what masculinity actually means; the pressures and expectations of society on men. We touch a bit on the relationship between masculinity and mental health as well as masculinity and the prevalence of male violence. Music by Saif Keita Cover art by Agandy Studios Production by Bk Kuyo Resources and References 1. We Real Cool Black Men and Masculinity by bell hooks 2. The Mask You live in - a documentary https://youtu.be/mtWGy3MuCX02020-10-2646 min
Nyamishana's PodcastEpisode 15: Women and the Ugandan Media Featuring Twasiima BigirwaFrom sexist ads to manels, to poor coverage of sexual violence, the Ugandan media continues to propagate harmful narratives about women in Uganda.2020-10-1649 min
Nyamishana's PodcastEpisode 14: Boarding SchoolIn this episode, I give a sneak peek into my boarding school life. Certainly, those that went to boarding school at an early age will relate to some incidents in this episode.2020-10-1433 min
Nyamishana's PodcastEpisode 13: From Prison to Parliament featuring Dr. Stella NyanziIn this gem episode, I have a hearty conversation with Dr. Stella Nyanzi we talk about her poetry, her political campaign her tool of radical rudeness vis a vis her empathetic approach to her constituents and hope. Music by Salif Keita artwork by Agandy Studios.2020-10-031h 13
Nyamishana's PodcastEpisode 13: Freedom of Expression online in Uganda featuring Edna NinsiimaIn this episode, I have a conversation or is it a rant with Edna Ninsiima about Freedom of expression online in Uganda. We talk about the government subtle tactics to silence dissent and attempt to offer solutions.2020-10-0200 min
Nyamishana's PodcastEpisode 12: What is in a name? Featuring Bwesigye Bwa Mwesigire.In this episode, Bwesigye Bwa Mwesigire a Ugandan writer brilliantly discusses what is in a name, why African names were paganised, the importance of language and how we can keep our African heritage alive. Music: Sekele by Salif Keita Graphics by Agandy Studios2020-09-1742 min
Nyamishana's PodcastEpisode 11: Re-imagining Uganda ft Patience AkumuThis Episode features award winning Journalist and Feminist Patience Akumu. We audaciously reimagine the Uganda that we desire. It is an informative piece that every Ugandan should listen to and hopefully articulate their own dream for Uganda.
Music: Geoffrey Oryema Land of Anaka2020-09-1147 min
Nyamishana's PodcastEpisode 10 : Grief, Loss and Finding Sunshine ft Hazel MuriroGrief takes different shapes, sometimes, it is like sitting on a three-legged chair, or an eclipse that does not seem to go away. In this episode, I talk to Hazel Muriro a young feminist community psychologist and founder of Mindful Conversations. We speak about how to navigate this complicated emotion. Background music is by Saya by Sona Jobarteh.2020-09-0750 min
Nyamishana's PodcastEpisode 9: Social Media and Mental Health ft Nkwanzi MwesigyeDo you impulsively check your phone every two minutes? Do you delete a photo because it didn't get a certain number of likes? Do you hate your life right now because other people's lives look glamorous? What if it is social media is messing up with your mind? You might want to tune in to this episode.2020-09-0745 min
Nyamishana's PodcastEpisode 8: Sheltering Women Against Intimate Partner ViolenceIn this episode, I chat with Rose Kigere about the Women's shelter she helped to start- Nyonga Women's shelter.2020-09-0730 min
Nyamishana's PodcastEpisode 7 : Women Online Voices in Uganda Featuring Lisa Kanyomozi RabwoniIn this episode, I have a conversation with Lisa Rabwoni Kanyomozi to talk about how Ugandan women are harnessing the internet to speak truth to power through Twitter and creating alternative media platforms online.2020-07-1537 min
Nyamishana's PodcastEpisode 6: Poetry for Activism featuring Lairah NakimeraLairah, a literature Student from Makerere University inspired by Stella Nyanzi is using poetry as a tool for activism. In this episodes, she recites her poems passionately.2020-07-1518 minNyamishana's PodcastEpisode 5: Book Review: No Roses from My Mouth by Dr. Stella NyanziIn this exciting episode, I hold a conversation with Evelyn Lirri a Ugandan journalist to review Chaper 3:1 Stella Nyanzi's book No Roses from My Mouth that talks about prison life. We discuss the rights of prisoners ans role of the media in documenting prisoners rights.2020-07-1520 min
Nyamishana's PodcastEpisode 4: Women's Rights Online Featuring Peace Amuge.Women's rights are important because the digital revolution and we cannot afford to leave women behind. In this episode, I chat with Peace Olive Amuge the coordinator of the Women of Uganda to discuss access, affordability and safety of women on the internet.2020-07-0426 minNyamishana's PodcastEpisode 3: A man set himself on fireThis week, a Ugandan man set himself on fire. Even though his self-immolation did not start a revolution like the man in Tunisia, the story enranged me. This episode is a rant about how the Ugandan government doesn't care about poor people.2020-07-0408 min
Nyamishana's PodcastEpisode 2: Feminism is Freedom Featuring Fionah Komusana.In this episode, we talk about feminism through a young feminist Lawyer Komusana. This is a conversation that will leave listeners feeling inspired.2020-07-0135 minNyamishana's PodcastEpisode 1: I am a black woman. I just want to be me.In this episode, I share my truths of what anti-blackness means to me.2020-06-1911 minNyamishana's PodcastHello and welcome to Nyamishana's Podcast.Maya Angelou said, there is no greater agony than bearing an untold story inside you. This podcast is my space to freely express myself, my truths, my pains, political, social issues in my country. This is space where I will have conversations with women and a few men. Mainstream media prefers manels, we create our own space for expression.2020-06-1900 min
Global Voices PodcastThe Week That Was at Global Voices Podcast: Priorities, Anyone?Originally published on Global Voices
In this edition, Global Voices News Editor Lauren Finch and I — Managing Editor at Global Voices– take you to China, Mexico, Jamaica, Macedonia and Uganda.
In China, we tell you about Chinese dissidents being horrified after Twitter hired a former Chinese military officer to develop their business strategy in the greater China region. Oiwan Lam brought our attention to this story.
Then we head to Mexico to a story brought to us by our partner Sin Embargo, where the Mexican government's favorite contractor is displacing an indigen...2016-04-2221 min