Nyamishana's Podcast

In 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.

In the pursuit of justice, human rights defenders find themselves operating in hostile environments. Many times, they prioritize the well-being of those they fight for over their own. Several reports indicate that human rights defenders find themselves burned out, anxious, feeling helpless, and even depressed and resorting to unhealthy coping mechanisms. Our guest gives us insights on how human rights defenders can prioritize psychosocial security the same way they pay attention to their physical and digital security

In 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.

Sexual 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.

In this episode, the guests share insights on how systems conive 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.

This episode is crossposted from Africa-blogging where Daniel Ominde interviews me about the current situation in Uganda.

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 independence, except brief honeymoons of democracy, art was always positioned as a revolutionary product. To contextualize, the revolutionary art produced and consumed during the 2018/2019 revolution, this book explores Sudan's contemporary history by briefly looking at the politically turbulent 1980s and deeply looking at how culture and art were policed in the dark 1990s- which is the period after the Islamists took over power after the 1989 coup. During that period, the entire artistic and cultural landscape came under attack as artists were arrested, sacked from jobs and intimidated, but the infrastructure that has always supported this landscape suffered the most as the book hopes to explain. In this Episode, Omina Shawkat hosts the authors of the book Ruba El Melik is an independent researcher and Reem Abbas is a freelance Sudanese journalist, writer, researcher and communications expert.

In this Episode, Psychologist Rachel crawford and I about adult bullying and its effects on mental health.

Positivity when served in excesses and wrong contexts can be toxic.

50 years of Walter Rodney's 'How Europe Underdeveloped Africa' An inspiring conversation.

Critical thinking begins when we start to question everything.

This 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.

In 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.

In 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 Podcast

More 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.

Uganda 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.

Ruth 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 Afrika

From 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.

In 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.

What 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.

The Unapologetic Poet Caroline Acen Afroetry shares with us her poetry . Her powerful poems cover sexism, women's voices and colourism.

I host Mirembe Mary a blogger and mental health advocate. Mimar blogs candidly about her therapy sessions. She shares with us her fight against depression.

In 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.

To 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.

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 Eryenyu

In 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.

In 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.

In 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.

The 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.

Why 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.

Are 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.

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.

The 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?

In 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.

Is 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.

In 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/mtWGy3MuCX0

From sexist ads to manels, to poor coverage of sexual violence, the Ugandan media continues to propagate harmful narratives about women in Uganda.

In 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.

In 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.

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 Studios

This 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 Anaka

Grief 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.

Do 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.

In this episode, I chat with Rose Kigere about the Women's shelter she helped to start- Nyonga Women's shelter.

In 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.

Lairah, 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.

In 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.

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.

This 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.

In this episode, we talk about feminism through a young feminist Lawyer Komusana. This is a conversation that will leave listeners feeling inspired.

In this episode, I share my truths of what anti-blackness means to me.