It is with great honour that we present the inaugural issue of the Makerere Journal of Languages, Literature and Communication (MJLLC), a multidisciplinary publication established within the School of Languages, Literature and Communication at Makerere University. The launch of this journal represents not merely the addition of another academic outlet, but the creation of a dynamic platform dedicated to advancing rigorous scholarship, fostering critical dialogue, and cultivating innovative perspectives across the interconnected fields of language studies, literary criticism, and communication practices. This first issue stands as a milestone in our continuing endeavour to revitalise intellectual discourse, strengthen a culture of research excellence, and facilitate the dissemination of scholarly contributions that enrich both academic and professional communities. By doing so, MJLLC aspires to serve as a forum for informed, critical, and constructive engagement among scholars and practitioners committed to exploring the evolving terrain of language, literature, and communication.