01. Who we are
The House of Seshat was born from refusal of erasure, of extraction, of being sidelined.
We are modern-day scribes, taking our name from Seshat, the ancient Egyptian goddess of knowledge and record-keeping. Like her, we exist to preserve, publish, and imagine.
Our work centers African intellect and cultural labor across three core areas:
- – Technology,
- – Art & Culture,
– Geopolitics
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What the House is working on Right Now
Publication
Water that is begged for does not quench your thirst.
The sudden withdrawal of donor funding across Africa has sparked panic — but nearly every response calls for a return to the old order. The House of Seshat rejects that. In our first House Note, we argue that this is not a crisis, but a chance to dismantle a model built on dependency, external control, and inherited narratives. It’s time for Africa to claim financial sovereignty, reclaim ideological agency, and rebuild public institutions on its own terms.
Publication
Project In Development: Uganda 2026 — The Digital Frontline
As Uganda heads toward its 2026 elections, digital platforms have become the decisive civic arena. The House of Seshat is launching a participatory research project examining how AI-generated content, online narratives, and state surveillance are colliding to reshape democratic participation. Culminating in a bold, visually-driven zine, this work will document Uganda’s digital frontline and its lessons for Africa’s electoral futures.
House Notes
Blog
We Refuse to Return to the Status Quo: Our First House Note for a Post-Aid Future
We Refuse to Return to the Status Quo: Our First House Note for a Post-Aid Future We Refuse to Return to the Status Quo: Our First House Note for a Post-Aid Future We Refuse to Return to the Status Quo: Our First House Note for a Post-Aid Future
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