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Eight years after Susan Magara's kidnapping and murder, the High Court has delivered its verdict.
New Vision CSI: Crime Stories retraces the kidnapping, murder and investigation that led to the criminal convictions.
Every year around 600,000 people die from Malaria. Most of them are children under five years old.
The Malaria Podcast is a three-part series made by science journalist Olivia Ndubuisi exploring the past, present and future of Malaria.
In this final episode, focused on the future, Olivia sits with scientists here in Entebbe, where these young people are exploring the science fiction idea that the mosquito that causes Malaria can be genetically modified to not be able to transmit and give you Malaria.
If you’re African, it means that you are very familiar with Malaria. It also means you may have started to notice some differences in your experience of the disease.
For example, you may have heard people say insecticides that used to work no longer kill mosquitoes, or maybe you know someone who had to go to the hospital because the medicines they used to take did not work?
How can we explain that? And if that is truly the case, is there anyone working to understand what is going on?
In this second episode of The Malaria Podcast, Olivia Ndubuisi travels from New York City to Harvard University in Boston and then to Uganda to speak with the scientists racing to understand why current interventions are failing and find solutions to get ahead of what is still one of the world’s oldest diseases.
A disturbing courtroom exhibit. A hoe displayed as the alleged murder weapon. A young woman found hidden in a septic tank. In this third episode of Brenda Karamuzi murder case, we hear the defence case, the closing submissions, Justice Rugadya-Atwooki's judgment of 13 August 2011, the Court of Appeal decision, and the latest verified status of Tonku's appeal.
Malaria is a big issue for countries like Uganda.
It kills over 600,000 people every year and the most affected are children who are under five years old.
There are efforts to combat the disease, and, in this series, we find out if it’s working and hear from Ugandan scientists who are fighting for us to win the war against mosquitoes in particular and malaria in general.
In this episode, science journalist Olivia Ndubuisi goes on a journey to understand why a drug that used to treat malaria stopped working.
A school trip to Sipi Falls has ended in tragedy after a road crash in Kapchorwa claims the lives of 20 pupils from King David Junior School Ndejje.
China has rolled out a set of regulations to curb dependency on AI-powered companion bots.
Today, we journey into the misty forests of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a global biodiversity hotspot that is home to 10 of Uganda's 26 globally threatened bird species. But this is more than a story about rare birds. It's about young people transforming their lives through birdwatching, becoming citizen scientists, protecting one of Africa's most treasured forests, and proving that conservation can create opportunity.
A disturbing courtroom exhibit. A hoe displayed as the alleged murder weapon. A young woman found hidden in a septic tank. In this episode of New Vision CSI: Crime Stories, we revisit the Brenda Karamuzi case. (PART 2)
A disturbing courtroom exhibit. A hoe displayed as the alleged murder weapon. A young woman found hidden in a septic tank. In this episode of New Vision CSI: Crime Stories, we revisit the Brenda Karamuzi case. (PART 1)
In September 2020, security officers intercepted a young man carrying a human head to Parliament. The severed human head allegedly belonged to three-year-old Faith Kyamagero. Five years later, Kyamagero’s Masaka family is seeking answers about their murdered child. In this second episode of a two-part series, New Vision undercover journalist brings you an investigation into the case of the head at Parliament.
In September 2020, security officers intercepted a young man carrying a human head to Parliament. The severed human head allegedly belonged to three-year-old Faith Kyamagero. Five years later, Kyamagero’s Masaka family is seeking answers about their murdered child. In this first episode of a two-part series, New Vision undercover journalist brings you an investigation into the case of the head at Parliament.
Pangolins are the most trafficked mammals in the world, and Uganda is both a home to four species and a major transit route for the illegal trade in their scales.
In this episode of Around Uganda, we travel to Kanungu District near Bwindi Impenetrable Forest to meet conservationist Moses Arinaitwe and his team at Pangolin Rescue Center Uganda.
Working alongside local communities, wildlife authorities, and even former poachers, the team rescues pangolins from smugglers, rehabilitates them, and returns them to the wild.
Minister Charles Okello Engola survived war zones, rebel attacks and decades of military service. Yet his life ended not on a battlefield, but in the driveway of his own home. Why did Private Wilson Sabiiti open fire?
Hamida Mutesi Nalule wasn’t new to lending money. She had helped a number of people in her community - some paid her back, others didn’t. But she believed in giving people a chance. However, on June 4, that belief led her into a trap.
In this episode of New Vision CSI: Crime Stories, we revisit the murder of controversial blogger and social commentator Isma Olaxess, who was gunned down outside his home in Kyanja, Kampala, on May 6, 2023. Drawing on original reporting by Charles Etukuri, Alex Balimwikungu, Jeff Andrew Lule, and Stuart Yiga, we reconstruct Olaxess' final hours, examine the investigation, and explore key leads - including a mysterious phone call and forensic evidence
Fresh from his victory as Speaker of the 12th Parliament, Jacob Marksons Oboth-Oboth says corruption is “a stain we must get rid of as soon as possible.” Listen to this New Vision exclusive interview hosted by Nelson Mandela Muhoozi.
On Bride and Groom, we explore the real stories behind love, marriage, family and ambition. In this episode, malaria advocate and scientist Krystal Mwesiga Birungi shares her journey of balancing motherhood, marriage and a demanding global career
In this episode of The New Vision Podcast, journalists Nelson Kiva, Simon Masaba and Nelson Mandela Muhoozi examine the rise and troubles of Speaker Anita Among, one of the most powerful and controversial figures in Uganda’s politics. From her rapid rise in Parliament after crossing to the NRM, to the corruption allegations, international sanctions and public scrutiny over her wealth and leadership style, the discussion unpacks the events that have shaped her political journey.
A billion-shilling luxury SUV has done more than turn heads, it has triggered raids, tax battles, and a political shockwave at the highest levels of power.
Tonight, we go inside the Rolls-Royce Cullinan controversy linked to former Speaker Anita Annet Among, and what it reveals about wealth, accountability, and the widening gap between Uganda’s leaders and its citizens.
Stunting remains one of Uganda’s most pressing child health challenges, affecting millions of children and shaping their future development, learning and productivity. At the heart of the solution is the first 1,000 days of life, a critical window from conception to a child’s second birthday where proper nutrition can change the course of a life.
In this episode, we explore how feeding practices, maternal health, and early childhood care influence stunting and overall development. We are joined by Dr Sabrina Kitaka, Pediatrician at Mulago National Referral Hospital; Esther Nalugga, Clinical Nutritionist; Laura Ahumuza, Senior Nutritionist at the Ministry of Health; and Yves Willemot, Chief Communication Officer at UNICEF Uganda, as we unpack what it takes to give every child a healthy start in life.
Through a month-long campaign from April to May, 2026, New Vision in partnership with UNICEF and the Ministry of Health spotlight the challenges and solutions shaping children’s diets and their chances of a healthy start.
President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has been sworn in for a seventh consecutive five-year term as Uganda’s Head of State, pledging a new five-year agenda focused on “no sleep” in the fight against corruption and efforts to boost wealth creation and productivity. The ceremony at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds attracted thousands of guests, including regional leaders and dignitaries, as Uganda marked the start of the 2026–2031 presidential term.
What children eat in their earliest years shapes survival, learning and future productivity. Yet for many families, nutrition is constrained by habits, misinformation and limited choices. As Uganda confronts persistent malnutrition, there is growing recognition that change requires informed communities and stronger policies. Through a month-long campaign from April to May, New Vision in partnership with UNICEF and the Ministry of Health spotlight the challenges and solutions shaping children’s diets and their chances of a healthy start.
In this episode of New Vision CSI: Crime Stories, we revisit the shocking Ggaba toddlers’ murder case and examine the debate around Uganda’s death penalty. Host Raziah Athman is joined by advocate Joshua Byamazima to unpack Christopher Onyum Okello’s conviction, his planned appeal, and whether the death sentence still carries real weight in Uganda today.
Uganda has just achieved a groundbreaking milestone in healthcare. For the very first time, local doctors at the Uganda Cancer Institute successfully performed a bone marrow transplant.
The patient, 45-year-old Stephen Sande from Namayingo District, was treated for multiple myeloma (a blood cancer affecting plasma cells) and discharged on April 24, 2026.
This historic procedure was led by Dr. Clement Okello, Consultant Haematologist, and Dr. Henry Ddungu, Head of the Blood Cancers Unit, supported by a multidisciplinary team of specialists.
The transplant, an autologous stem cell procedure using the patient’s own cells, cost about $15,000 locally, less than half the $30,000 to $50,000 it would have cost abroad.
Fully funded by the Ugandan government, the operation required 22 days of isolation in a sterile environment to rebuild immunity.
This success marks a turning point for Ugandan medicine, proving that highly specialized treatments can now be done at home, saving lives and reducing costs for patients who once had no choice but to travel overseas.
Report by John Musenze
Narration by Marjorine Namugenyi
Malaria continues to claim young lives across northern Uganda, with districts in Lango among the hardest hit. Despite ongoing prevention and treatment efforts, hospitals remain overwhelmed and many children are still arriving too late to be saved.
This report follows the story of one mother who lost her four-year-old son, and takes us inside Lira Regional Referral Hospital, where health workers are battling severe cases every day.
As the world marks World Malaria Day, we also look at emerging solutions like gene drive technology, an approach scientists hope could one day change the course of malaria transmission.
Four young children were killed inside a daycare in Ggaba, Kampala, and now the man accused, Christopher Okello Onyum, is on trial in the open.
Agnes Nandutu rose from a prominent Ugandan journalist to a government minister, only for her career to collapse in an iron sheets saga, conviction, and prison. This episode traces her journey through the media, politics, and the scandal that led to her dramatic fall from power.
This episode unpacks the Ggaba daycare killings, where four toddlers lost their lives in a brutal and carefully planned attack. As investigations deepen, new claims have emerged from Florence Nansamba linking 39-year-old suspect Christopher Okello Onyum, to an earlier child’s death, while medical assessments indicate he was of sound mind.
In Soroti City, a routine morning turned tragic when mobile money agent Patricia Kokunda was attacked and fatally shot on Good Friday. In this episode, we retrace her final moments through a police reconstruction that has revealed how the killing was planned and carried out.
Uganda recorded a drop in overall crime in 2025, but the danger hasn’t gone away. From deadly highway crashes and shocking murders to corruption investigations and major police operations, this episode of New Vision CSI: Crime Stories takes you behind the numbers and into the heart of the stories shaping our communities.
As Uganda places growing emphasis on science education and Bunyoro prepares for a science focused university, the region is working to strengthen how students perform in science subjects. From classroom innovations to local initiatives, schools are adapting to meet this shift. In this episode, Emmanuel Tumusiime explores the progress being made across the Bunyoro subregion, the challenges that remain, and what it will take to build a strong foundation for the next generation of scientists.
Pamela Tumwebaze's death left her family searching for answers. In this episode, we follow the questions her sister Rebecca Tumwebaze's questions, the arrest of suspect Hussein Dak Taewaiko, and the scene reconstruction where he walked police through the crime. What really happened that night, and what is still unclear?
This two-part podcast by Jesse Johnson James explores the gap between policy and lived reality for visually impaired consumers in Uganda, despite the country’s progress toward inclusive development under the Millennium Development Goals.
The podcast ultimately asks a critical question: can a system truly protect all citizens if it excludes some? Until inclusive measures are fully implemented, consumer safety in Uganda will remain uneven, visible only to those who can see it.
This two-part podcast explores the gap between policy and lived reality for visually impaired consumers in Uganda, despite the country’s progress toward inclusive development under the Millennium Development Goals.
The podcast ultimately asks a critical question: can a system truly protect all citizens if it excludes some? Until inclusive measures are fully implemented, consumer safety in Uganda will remain uneven, visible only to those who can see it.
President Yoweri Museveni and the First Lady, also the Minister of Education and Sports, Maama Janet Kataaha Museveni have hosted the second edition of Jazz with Jajja at their Kisozi farm in Gomba district.
The Sunday, March 1, 2026, event brought together several content creators, journalists, digital entrepreneurs, and social media influencers for a deep reflection on Uganda’s economic transformation and national values.
Malaria remains one of Uganda’s biggest public health challenges but behind the statistics are scientists working to stop the disease before it even reaches people. In this episode, we’re joined by Angella Nakamaanya, an Insectary Assistant Target Malaria under Uganda Virus Research Institute, who studies the very insects responsible for spreading malaria and how understanding them could help turn the tide against the disease.
In this episode of Around Uganda, Raziah Athman speaks with conservationist and former Bwindi ranger Hebert Banobi about the role communities play in protecting Uganda’s natural heritage. He highlights the value of planting indigenous trees, creating authentic cultural experiences for visitors, and encourages communities to “dance for nature, not just for money” as part of conservation and tourism.
2026 is the Year of the Horse for China, and in Uganda, it is being marked with a renewed emphasis on people-to-people exchange. The Lunar New Year begins on February 17, 2026, ushering in the Year of the Fire Horse. Young Ugandans welcomed the celebration at the Chinese Embassy in Kampala, a sign of deepening cultural ties and focus on youth.
In the shadows of Kampala, deep inside Katwe-Kinyoro - the slum many call “Kikaramoja” - children are bought, registered, priced, and pushed onto the streets to beg. In this episode, we name the prime suspects, trace the money trail between Napak and the city, and confront a chilling question: Where are the dead street children buried?
In this episode, leaders propose a solution to the child trafficking problem as shoddy NGOs and government big wigs are named in the Karamojong street kids' crisis.
In part three of Karamoja’s stolen childhood, we uncover the hidden pipeline, a shadowy network quietly moving children from the villages of Karamoja to the streets of Kampala
In this second episode of Karamoja’s stolen childhood, we demystify myths, showing you the Karamoja we never hear about. Who is profiting from bringing Karimojong children to beg on Kampala streets? How are they recruited? And why does the system keep regenerating?
For 75 days, our undercover reporter followed the trail from the capital’s busy junctions to the heart of Napak.
This is life in Matany.
On the restless streets of Kampala, childhood flickers in traffic lights, small hands stretched between cars, soft voices swallowed by engines, eyes too weary for their years. To many, they are just street children. To others, they are a nuisance. But behind their presence lies a calculated trade, a shadowy network that has, for years, turned innocence into income.
In this opening episode of Karamoja’s stolen childhood, we begin where the story is most visible — on the pavements of Kampala and trace the hidden pipeline that moves children more than 500km from Karamoja into a cycle of exploitation. Who is profiting? How are they recruited? And why does the system keep regenerating?
For 75 days, our undercover reporter followed the trail from the capital’s busy junctions to the heart of Napak. This is where the investigation begins.
Dance Plus Therapy, an approach that blends movement with counseling and peer support, is helping youth reclaim their lives one step at a time.
More than a decade after the guns fell silent in Northern Uganda, this two -part podcast reveals a different kind of war still raging, the invisible battle inside the minds of journalists who reported on the Lord’s Resistance Army insurgency.
While the country moved on, many of the reporters who bore witness to massacres, ambushes, mutilations, and death were left to carry the psychological cost alone.
More than a decade after the guns fell silent in Northern Uganda, this two -part podcast reveals a different kind of war still raging, the invisible battle inside the minds of journalists who reported on the Lord’s Resistance Army insurgency.
While the country moved on, many of the reporters who bore witness to massacres, ambushes, mutilations, and death were left to carry the psychological cost alone.
A look at the UGX 838bn cost of Uganda’s 2026 general elections and what it means for democracy.
From jobs and internet access to mindset and markets, President Museveni’s “Jazz With Jajja” conversation offered rare insight into how he views Uganda’s digital generation. Here are the key takeaways.
Join election observer Crispin Kaheru as we explore Uganda’s 2026 elections, from internet restrictions and voter mobilisation to the challenges of ensuring a free and fair vote. What’s at stake this decision week? Listen in.
In these special episodes of Around Uganda, we focus on the 'safety of children online', exploring how Uganda’s children are growing up in a digital world, the opportunities technology offers, the risks they face online, and practical ways parents, educators, and communities can help young people navigate the internet safely and responsibly.
One month after deadly landslides devasted Uganda’s Sebei region, survivors are still waiting. They are waiting for land, for safety, for a chance to begin again.
At least 26 people were killed, thousands displaced, and more than 78,000 Ugandans forced from their homes by climate disasters in 2024 alone. In Kween and Bukwo districts, families now sleep on classroom floors, short of food, water, and dignity, as government resettlement plans stall.
As extreme weather intensifies across Africa, Sebei lays bare the human cost of climate change.
When kidneys fail and treatment is out of reach, innovation becomes the difference between life and death. This is the story of a Ugandan doctor using low-cost dialysis to save lives.
A new campaign in Uganda is turning the fight against malaria into a race against time. The 24.2 Hours Initiative has a simple goal: to save lives, especially among children under five, who account for most malaria deaths in the country.
Raziah Athman reports from Iganga, eastern Uganda, where one mother’s desperate journey to save her child shows what’s at stake.
Kiki ekyakusikiriza okukuguka mu kunoonyereza ku kirwadde ekireeta omusujja gw’ensiri?
Ebituukiddwako mu kunoonyereza ku kirwadde kya Malaria.
Okunoonyereza kwemukoze kuyambye kutya okutereeza mu nkwata y’ekirwadde?
Malaria ayimiridde atya mu ggwanga era omugeraageranya otya ku myaka egiyise?
Bitundu ki ebisinga okutawaanyizibwa obulwadde obuleeta omusujja gw’ensiri?
Malaria yatangirwa atya luli bwogeraageranya bwekiri leero?
Enkola y’okukendeeza omusujja gw’ensiri etuukiddwako etya?
Kika kya bantu ki ekisinga okutawaanyizibwa obulwadde buno era babweriinde batya?
Mugaso ki oguli mu kukozesa eddagala eritangira omusujja awamu n’enteekateeka y’okukendeeza obungi ensiri
Vaccine ekubibwa abaana okubatangira okukwatibwa omusujja gw’ensiri ekoze etya?
Nteekateeka ki ereeteddwa okusomesa abantu okwerinda omusujja gw’ensiri ku byaalo?
Uganda egeraageranyizibwa etya mu mawanga ga Africa ne munsi yonna okulwanyisa Malaria?
Lwaki olowooza okunoonyereza ku Malaria kikyetaagisa n’amaanyi
Nkola ki empya ezireeteddwa okukebera n’okujjanjaba Malaria?
Nnyonnyola omulabi obuyiiya bwa gene drive kyebuli ne bwebukola?
Target Malaria Project egenda kukozesa etya ensiri zeyalula kiyite gene drive?
Abantu balina kutya ki eri ensiri ezaaluddwa era bagumye ate obawe n’amagezi okwongera okwerinda Malaria
Olowooza okumalawo malaria mu ggwanga kisoboka?
Dr. Martin Lukindu, omukugu mu kunoonyereza ku nsiri Target Malaria - Uganda
A road crash along the Kampala–Gulu highway has left at least 46 people dead. Two buses, a lorry, and a Land Cruiser collided. In today’s episode, we bring you the facts, the voices, and the urgent call to action.
Voters in Adjumani and Amuru districts made their demands as National Resistance Movement candidate Yoweri Museveni campaigned in West Nile.
Original reporting by Jackson Kitala and Doreen Taisa.
Narrated by Raziah Athman
When Kenya’s Raila Odinga died, two worlds came together: the ceremony of the state, and the sacred rites of the Luo. From bonfires to buffalo cries, this episode explores what it means to bury a Luo elder.
In Kisumu, 2007, a grieving crowd asked for guns. Raila Odinga gave them words. Amida Anyanzwa was there - and this is how the late former prime minister’s choice changed everything.
A family celebration turns into a brutal crime scene. When Hannington Asiimwe Musasizi is found bound and bleeding in his home, suspicion quickly falls on his wife, Diana Luttu Nabbengo. What really happened that afternoon in Kawempe?
Based on original reporting by Michael Odeng for the New Vision.
He was more than a politician. To millions, he was Baba, a father, a fighter. In this tribute, we remember Raila Odinga.
In this episode of Around Uganda, we bring you words of reconciliation from Chris Rwakasisi, once a powerful government minister, later a condemned prisoner, and now a man reborn through grace and forgiveness.
Rwakasisi served as Minister of State for Security under President Milton Obote in the early 1980s. Following the 1986 change of government, he was arrested, tried, and sentenced to death. For over two decades, he lived behind bars, until a presidential pardon in 2009 offered him freedom.
At the 2025 National Prayer Breakfast, Rwakasisi shared a soul-stirring testimony; one of pain, repentance, and divine reconciliation.
In his own words, he speaks to the power of spiritual transformation and what it means to truly forgive and be forgiven.
In this special edition, we take you to State House, Entebbe, where President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni addressed the nation during the 2025 National Prayer Breakfast.
With a theme centered on “The Power of Forgiveness and Reconciliation,” the President reflected on Uganda’s past, its spiritual journey, and the moral compass needed to guide its future.
From wartime memories to heartfelt appeals for national unity, this episode captures his message; honest, and reflective.
February 3, 2012 — Kampala businessman Wilberforce Noah Wamala is brutally tortured and stabbed to death inside his own home. His houseboy, Sadiq Mugerwa, also murdered.
But this wasn’t a random robbery — the killers knew exactly what they wanted. Vital documents stolen, expensive cars left untouched.
Original story was reported by Charles Etukuri for the New Vision
As Uganda marked 63 years of independence on October 9, 2025, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni delivered a wide-ranging address at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds, focusing on the country’s progress, stability, and future economic outlook.
In his speech, the President paid tribute to the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) and other security agencies for preserving peace and security—pillars he described as essential for national development. He emphasized that without peace, no meaningful transformation can be achieved.
Reflecting on Uganda’s post-independence journey, Museveni recounted how the country’s early decades were marred by political instability and economic collapse. He drew a sharp contrast between the turmoil of the past and the relative stability enjoyed under the National Resistance Movement (NRM) leadership, which he credited with ushering in reconciliation, unity, and long-term planning.
Highlighting Uganda’s ongoing economic transformation, Museveni pointed to key achievements in industrialization, value addition, and infrastructure. He singled out projects such as Kiira Motors as evidence that Uganda is entering a new phase—one driven by technology and innovation.
Looking ahead, the President projected that Uganda’s economy is expected to grow to USD 66.9 billion by the end of the next financial year, driven by strong growth in sectors such as oil and gas, agriculture, and manufacturing. He said that with oil production commencing soon, the economy could register double-digit growth, provided peace and policy stability are maintained.
In Uganda’s Albertine region, a dream is getting closer to reality.
The first commercial oil drop is expected in 2026, after two decades of the making.
But as the rigs dig into wells, and pipelines are installed through rural communities, a global climate clock is ticking.
Eight candidates have been duly nominated to run for the 2026 presidential election. The Electoral Commission (EC) on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, cleared those that will vie for the 2026 general elections at their grounds in Lweza - Lubowa, Wakiso District.
The incumbent President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) will face off with former army commander Maj. Gen. Rtd Mugisha Muntu from the Alliance of National Transformation (ANT), Robert Kasibante from the National Peasants Party (NPP), Nathan Nandala Mafabi from the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC), Robert Kyagulanyi Ssentamu from the National Unity Platform (NUP), and Joseph Mabirizi from the Conservative Party (CP)
Others are, Munyagwa Mubarak Sserunga from the Common Man’s Party (CMP) and Frank Bulira Kabinga from the Revolutionary People's Party (RPP).
EC says all candidates were nominated in accordance with the requirements of the Presidential Elections Act, Cap 179.
Reporting by: Isaac Nuwagaba, Charles Etukuri, John Masaba, Stuart Yiga, and Simon Masaba
Disturbing details emerged indicating that a report compiled by the US Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) on the assassination of former Police spokesperson Andrew Felix Kaweesi, has gone missing, New Vision has learnt.
This came to the fore after security agencies re-opened investigations into the murder. The development has raised fresh questions over the handling of the high-profile murder case in which top security personnel in the country have been cited.
Kaweesi, his bodyguard Corporal Erau Kenneth and driver Constable Godfrey Mambewa, were brutally gunned down by unknown assailants on March 17, 2017, just a few metres from the gate of Kaweesi’s residence on Kasana–Kulambiro road in Buto, Nakawa division.
Reported by: Michael Odeng, Farooq Kasule and Charles Etukuri
Compiled by: New Vision Investigations Desk
Produced and presented by: Raziah Athman
In northern Uganda, the army is removing tens of thousands of cattle belonging to nomadic herders, known as the Balaalo.
The government says these herders, mostly from western Uganda and neighboring countries, are illegally occupying land and causing conflict with local communities.
Raziah Athman has been following the progress of Operation Harmony.
Men are no longer the kings they used to be, and due to the change of roles, men have abandoned their role of provision, and in the long run, it has caused women to lose respect for men.
In a real sense, it is easier to submit to a man who is a provider, and that is why men are supposed to be the head in the family.
Jackie Nalubwama says, a woman’s money, should be left to her.
'Kameza money' is understood as the money a man gives his partner daily to cater for needs at home.
It is the Ugandan election campaign season and the real competition is not just in speeches or size of rallies, it is also in the pictures on posters, billboards and ballot boxes. Listen to the story behind Uganda’s political symbols, reported by Joseph Batte and Nelson Mndela Muhoozi, narrated by Raziah Athman.
Dating and relationships can be hard but can even be harder if you don't allow yourself to heal from past hurt.
Past scars can become wounds in your current relationships.
In this episode, we teach you how you can heal from past scars - encourage you to know yourself, spend time with yourself so that you don't become the problem in your relationships.
To commemorate the 30th anniversary of Uganda’s Constitution promulgation, Vision Group will on October 7, publish a comprehensive magazine that highlights the milestones covered under the Constitution. When the National Resistance Army NRA overran Kampala under the leadership of president Yoweri Museveni, the journey to transit to constitutional rule started almost immediately with the issuance of Legal Notice No. 1 of 1986.
In this special episode of Around Uganda, Nelson Kiva speaks with Miria Matembe, a lawyer, women’s rights activist, former minister of ethics and integrity, who was also the member of parliament for Mbarara district.
Matembe narrates the making of the constitution, from her dream of becoming a lawmaker to being appointment to the commission that would put together the 1995 Constitution. How did the Constituent Assembly come to be, and what is the question she asked the president when they ran broke?
How do you stay committed in a relationship when faced with temptation? Francis Emukule and Jacky Nalubwama discuss
Men love genuinely and will go the distance for the women they love. Some even pay tuition for their heartthrobs. But how genuine are they? Can it be called love if they await marriage as the reward? Join Francis Emukule and Jacky Nalubwama, as they discuss love's generosity from the men's side.
In 2011, President Museveni promised to build a public University in Bunyoro. Over the years, the promise never seemed forthcoming that many people from Bunyoro thought it was only a political sham. Annette Najjemba spoke to members of the University task force and the man who donated land to build the university. They confirm the University will have its first intake in August/September 2027
At 85 years old, Regina Nalubega should be spending her sunset years in peace. Instead, she finds herself entangled in a fierce land conflict that has left her traumatised and imprisoned.
A resident of Lugangu Village in Najja Sub-County, Buikwe District, Nalubega says she legally acquired her land in 1980 from a man named Joseph Wasswa and has lived on it ever since. Her troubles escalated following the death of her husband, when a dispute arose over the ownership of the land.
The matter ended up before a Grade One Magistrate, Martin Wakayemba, who ruled that Nalubega should vacate the land within 30 days and pay sh6m in costs. She spent a month in prison and is now appealing for help. Her relatives have since petitioned the State House Anti-Corruption Unit, seeking urgent intervention.
Nalubega’s story is one of many unfolding across the country, with Ugandans lamenting a surge in land disputes ahead of the 2026 general elections. Results of a recent nationwide survey by Vision Group, conducted under the Citizens’ Manifesto initiative between March and May 2025, show that 48% of respondents identified land grabbing and insecurity as their most pressing concern as the country heads to the polls.
Reporting by Michael Odeng
The problem of being overweight and its deep connections to diabetes, heart disease, general discomfort and mobility issuesremain quite evident across our society
In many East African communities, being overweight is still seen by some as a sign of prosperity, comfort, or even social status. But behind that perception lies a growing health crisis, one that silently affects our energy, our independence, and our longevity.
In this episode, Simon Okitela speaks to Dr. Chirag Kotecha, a renowned medical and cosmetic practitioner, and Wendy Ayayo, a qualified nutritionist from Refine Skin & Body Clinic who help us unpack the truth about weight management and why it’s not just about appearance rather about reclaiming your health.
We also explore the three pillars of sustainable weight-loss: nutritional balance, mental strength, and exercise and also discuss medical options for those whose bodies need extra support.
The fall of NRM giants. The rise of new voices. And a bitter contest between two of Uganda’s most powerful women. Raziah Athman presents.
The Weekend Vision team followed the case in which a 12-year-old orphan was sodomised by a fake pastor in Fort Portal. The victim, Alpha, failed to report his ordeal because the accused had threatened him. Listen to the detailed account of the horror presented by Raziah Athman.
Across Africa, social protection systems remain largely genderblind, overlooking the unique vulnerabilities and roles of women in care, household and informal work. To ensure inclusivity, gender responsiveness must be at the core of their design. Experts from the International Center for Research on Women join Raziah Athman, to discuss issues and measures.
The Citizens’ Manifesto and Opinion Poll, conducted in all 17 sub-regions, aimed to capture public sentiment on governance, service delivery, and development priorities. The study reached 6,006 eligible voters through a stratified random sampling method, ensuring demographic and regional balance.
A question was asked ‘In your opinion, which issues are affecting this community?’
On this World Mosquito Day, Annette Najjemba on Kabalega FM, discusses defeating malaria with trust, talent and technology
Fungal infections, pregnancies, and hernias have been the most common health problems that technically knock out potential recruits into the UPDF in the ongoing recruitment exercise in the West Nile region.
Arua Central Police Station hosted the exercise for the districts of Arua, Terego, Maracha, and Arua City conducted at the Engineering Workshop premises.
The regional exercise was being headed by Brigadier General Jackson Kayanja, the deputy commander for UPDF 4th infantry division.
The latest statistics show that out of the 57 shortlisted for recruitment for Maracha district, 48 turned up and 37 succeeded, Terego district had 50 slots, 48 candidates showed up and 29 were recruited.
For Arua City 27 slots were available but the recruitment team received less that number, and out of the 79 available slots for Arua district, 59 applications were considered.
Lt. Nasser Mene, the UPDF information officer for West Nile blames the failure to achieve the targets to the lack of required academic qualification and health challenges.
When the government rolled out the Parish Development Model (PDM) in 2021, many Ugandans dismissed it as mere campaign rhetoric by NRM to win re-election.
Four years later, however, the PDM is proving its critics wrong.
Raziah Athman and Nelson Kiva present.
Kalangala’s geographic isolation makes things hard when blood is needed. It has to be ferried from Masaka, over water, through weather, and delays.
But there's a renewed effort to change this.
In this episode of Around Uganda, we travel to Rubirizi district, where carbon farming is growing but not without challenges. From complex certification processes to concerns over food security, we explore the high cost of accessing the carbon credit market and the tensions it creates.
Fresh details have emerged indicating that the killer who murdered the elderly Entebbe couple is not only trained but highly disciplined, executing the killings with precision that points to specialised combat or tactical knowledge.
A roundup of the NRM primaries, from arrests and protests to surprise victories and political bombshells ahead of the 2026 elections.
Out in Isingiro District, on the rolling hills that host the Nakivale Refugee Settlement, something powerful has been happening. Village Health Teams and clinic staff have made it their mission to know every pregnancy. They visit homes, talk to families, and write each expectant mother into a register - tracking due dates, danger signs, and follow‑up visits. The idea is simple: if we can find mothers early, we can act early. And when we act early, we save lives.
Raziah Athman, a journalist with Uganda's New Vision and host of Beijing Chronicles podcast, studied at Peking University through the Dongfang Scholarship Program. In this episode of Takeaway Chinese, she shares her China journey with NiuNiu — from campus life to unexpected cultural discoveries. Tune in for more!
In this gripping episode of New Vision CSI: Crime Stories, we revisit a case from July 2022, where a self-proclaimed pastor led nearly 30 followers to a remote hill in Mityana, Uganda, promising them a face-to-face encounter with God.
Every year, over 35,000 Ugandans lose their lives to heart-related illnesses — many without even knowing they were at risk.
In this episode of The Vision Podcast, we speak with top medical experts about the warning signs you shouldn't ignore, why high blood pressure often goes undetected, and what steps you can take to protect yourself and your loved ones.
Guests:
Dr. Oriba Dan Langoya, Head of Internal Medicine, St. Mary’s Hospital Lacor
Professor Robert Kalyesubula, Nephrologist & Physiology Professor, Makerere University
Professor Whitfield Lewis, Vascular Neurologist, UPMC (USA)
The UPDF has launched Operation Harmony to evict unauthorised pastoralists from Acholi and Lango, starting with Aswa, Maruzi ranches, and Apac Forest. The 30-day operation follows President Museveni’s directive to resolve land conflicts caused by unregulated Balaalo settlements. It also targets illegal charcoal trade, as the government begins issuing customary land titles. This episode is hosted by Peter Labeja.
In one of China's driest regions, the sun is no longer a threat, it's the solution. This episode takes you inside Dalad Banner’s massive solar plant in the Kubuqi Desert, where sunlight is being harnessed to power industries, restore land, and reshape the future of clean energy.
On April 20th, 2012, Sheikh Abdu Karim Sentamu was gunned down after a powerful sermon in Kampala. A respected scholar and vocal critic of corruption, his murder remains unsolved. Who wanted him silenced and why?
In this episode, we dive into the power of paying attention—both in our relationships and within ourselves. We explore how being present and attentive with our partners helps us better understand how to love, support, and care for them meaningfully.
On the flip side, we also discuss the importance of tuning into our own emotions and experiences. By paying attention to ourselves, we cultivate self-awareness, which not only helps us set healthy boundaries but also deepens our capacity to treat others with empathy and respect.
On this June 14, World Blood Donors Day, we honour the quiet heroes who save lives: blood donors.
In Uganda, the country collects about 300,000 units of blood annually, falling short of the WHO-recommended target of 450,000 units—roughly 1% of the population—leaving a deficit of 150,000 units
After putting in all the time and effort, and finally get to win them over, sometimes you realise it was not worth it. In this episode we share about why people suddenly lose interest in their parents.
In the 21st century where we are busy chasing dreams, it has become increasingly difficult for people to find partners. In today's episode Francis Emukule explores the viability of arranged marriages as a solution to delayed marriage and lack of trust in partners.
Falling in love should be effortless and it is a beautiful thing.
Love that isn’t effortless implies that it is choreographed, and later in your relationship, you may question the authenticity of your feelings.
However, when falling in love wanes, the important part starts: growing in love. When people grow in love, they grow to appreciate their partners for both their strengths and weaknesses.
Many times, before we realize how time flies, we think we still have the time on our hands. When life pays us a reality check only then do we realize how early decision making is key especially when it comes to choosing who our life partners are. In this episode, we explore the 12th floor theory, so that you understand the point of life you are at and may it will remind to wake up or better, thank yourself for choosing the person you have early.
Should money be a question when getting into a relationship? Jacky Nalubwama and Francis Emukule discuss
In this episode, we look into the growing crisis of drug addiction among students in Ugandan schools. Experts, educators, and affected youth weigh in on how the lack of parental supervision, peer pressure, and societal shifts are driving this alarming trend.
The Emerging Leaders Program launched by Minister for Education and Sports, Janet Museveni, is on a mission to equip young people with the skills, behaviors, and ethical values they need to tackle some of the most pressing issues facing our society today. From addiction and corruption to the risks of HIV/AIDS, this program aims to empower students with the tools for personal and community transformation.
Listen to the Kyoto fireside conversations held recently.
Are hidden costs or slow leaks eating into your bottom line? Listen to the key red flags and how to spot them early — before they become a crisis.
Many times we get married to people who we don't really know entirely... Jacky Nalubwama and Francis Emukule discuss the surprises after walking down the aisle
Ugandan youth are taking up opportunities in Chinese language proficiency and culture... Raziah Athman attended one of the classes at the Confucius Intitute in Makerere University.
In this episode of the Bride and Groom podcast, Francis Emukule and Jacky Nalubwama discuss deal breakers in relationships
What would you like to know about your partner before marriage? Jacky Nalubwama and Francis Emukule discuss spotting red flags ahead of marriage in this first episode on the Bride and Groom podcast.
How do you generate profits from a business? In this episode of Business in 15, experts discuss managing cashflow and cutting costs.
In this episode, we explore how deaf children in Uganda are using film to tell their own stories, thanks to a research project led by Alexandra Tomkins, a Visual Anthropology PhD candidate at the University of Manchester.
In today’s podcast, we are joined by Krystal Birungi, the Field Entomology Officer at Target Malaria Uganda, to discuss the urgent need to reinvest, reimagine, and reignite the global fight against malaria. As the world observes World Malaria Day 2025, Krystal sheds light on Uganda’s ongoing battle with malaria, the challenges posed by drug and insecticide resistance, and the groundbreaking efforts being made to accelerate progress. With innovative solutions on the horizon, Krystal’s insights underscore the crucial role of next-gen tools and continued investment to ultimately end malaria once and for all.
In a country battling rising addiction, one man is planting seeds of hope. Meet Bernard Ngoboka, founder of Arukah House Uganda, where recovery begins on a farm. This is a story of healing, faith, and fresh starts.
Kidnappings and armed robberies have resurfaced in Kampala, Uganda. Gangs target victims before stealing from them. Story by Stuart Yigga and Simon Masaba
How is the land tenure system affecting women in Acoli sub region, especially customary land tenure system? Sunday Akumu presents
Uganda recorded a 1.1% decline in overall crime in 2024, but economic crimes surged by 1.6%, driven by fraud, counterfeiting, and financial scams, according to police.
Theft remained the most commonly reported crime, accounting for 28% of total cases, though incidents dropped by 6.6%, from 65,901 cases in 2023 to 61,529 in 2024.
How is the land tenure system affecting women in Acoli sub region, especially customary land tenure system? Sunday Akumu presents
How is the land tenure system affecting women in Acoli sub region, especially customary land tenure system? Sunday Akumu presents
Women now hold 24% of business and editorial leadership positions, an increase from 21% in 2022.
This is according to a 2024 report by Women in News, which also found that women remain at 30% of editorial leadership positions, although their absolute number rose from 52 to 60.
Guest:
Caroline Arinaitwe is the strategy manager at Vision Group and recently wrote a paper on inclusion and empowerment of women in the news gathering process.
Trevor Byandala went out to party at Casablanca, a bar in Mukono, and was never seen again.
An autopsy report showed he could have suffered from a pancreatic attack which led to his death.
But the fact that no one around recognised him raises more questions.
The 2023 National Report on Countering Trafficking in Persons in Uganda shows a 16.6% decrease in trafficking cases reported to the police, with 1,006 cases recorded compared to 1,200 in 2022. National Coordination Office for Prevention of Trafficking in Persons suggested the drop could indicate either a reduction in trafficking or a failure to report the crimes. Ibrahim Ruhweza recounts his interaction with girls who were forced into prostitution on Kalangala Islands.
Abraham Sule stepped out of the living room as his mom prepared for him a meal one evening and that was the last time he was seen.
Ibrahim Ruhweza joins Raziah Athman for another intriguing story that takes a shocking turn.
As Uganda marks the 44th Tarehe Sita anniversary, how did a young boy find himself serving in the army? Joshua Kato shares his story from the days of the struggle. Plus, we bring you an inside look at how different regions are commemorating this historic moment. Theme; “celebrating people's struggle for unity, security, and peace for socio-economic transformation.”
Goma is cautiously starting to come back to life after several days of fighting between Congolese forces and M23 fighters, but the morgues are overflowing and members of the Congolese Red Cross and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) are still collecting dozens of bodies a day. At least 700 people were killed and 2,800 wounded in the fighting for control of Goma between Sunday and Thursday, according to the UN.
Meanwhile, President Cyril Ramaphosa has vowed Monday to continue providing support to the Democratic Republic of Congo in the face of nationwide calls to withdraw troops following the death of 14 South African soldiers.
M23 fighters have made substantial gains in the eastern DRC, taking the major city of Goma last week and vowing to march across the country to the capital Kinshasa.
Unravelling the chilling murder of Desire Mirembe, a young woman whose life was tragically cut short by the man she loved. Despite a confession from her boyfriend, Dr. Matthew Kirabo, and overwhelming evidence, Desire’s family waited in agony for justice. What was really behind the delay?
In Hoima, the Ministry of Health makes strides in improving health infrastructure. Bunyoro hosts an exciting bicycle race competition, and in Buliisa, there’s a leadership change at Police
In this episode, we celebrate the outstanding performance of students in the 2024 Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) across Hoima, Masindi, and Kagadi. We also take a closer look at how the integration of ICT into classrooms is revolutionizing learning, particularly in science education.
Ibrahim Ruhweza recently wrote about the increase of children on the streets supposedly preaching the word of God and how fake pastors are fleecing unsuspecting believers.
Investigative journalist Ibrahim Ruhweza shares his shocking personal encounter with crime and discusses the safety concerns in Uganda's capital.
How was a shipment of 21 tonnes of coffee beans worth over sh280 million stolen from under the noses of security officers? Your guess is right. This wasn’t just any robbery; it was planned by those meant to uphold the law.
In Kanungu district, western Uganda, where HIV and poverty have left children without parents, a community of grandmothers is reshaping their future one family at a time.
[Beijing Chronicles] China was isolated from the civilisations of the West by the world’s highest mountains, some of the largest and most severe deserts and long distances. But deep in the silence of ages, as a civilisation was shaping, art thrived as a living, breathing force within the culture. To experience Chinese art, the autumn 2024 Dongfang Scholarship participants at Peking University, visited different historic sites and museums.
The International AIDS Society (IAS) has recently appointed a new president, Dr. Beatriz Greenstein. Dr. Greenstein, an infectious disease physician from Rio de Janeiro, has dedicated over 30 years to advancing HIV prevention and treatment. In an exclusive interview with our health and science journalist John Musenze, she shares her vision for the future of the IAS and what we can expect over the next two years.
We’re taking you to the bustling Malaba border where travelers are facing new and stringent health screenings. As mpox—formerly known as monkeypox—raises concerns across the continent, Uganda has intensified its border controls to combat this emerging threat.
With over 300 traders and a monthly influx of additional vendors, the market’s two aging pit latrines are woefully inadequate, leading to long queues and unsanitary conditions. The vendors have long voiced their concerns, highlighting the risks and discomfort they endure daily. New toilets have brought hope.
As 1,500 medics begin their internship, the ministry of health wants sh18.8 billion to meet a shortfall that is causing a backlog of placements.
Bazilio Katerega resigned his accounting job to save babies born too early when one of his preterm twins died. As Uganda joins rest of the world to mark the World Breast Feeding week, his Preterm Infants Parents Network is teaching mothers what to do after discharge from neonatal ICU.
Around Uganda:
Why are we very angry and how can we control anger? Raziah Athman speaks with Dr. Joan Amongin, a psychiatry resident at Makerere University, about anger management.
In the face of rising drug abuse among teenagers, experts are suggesting testing for substances in school.
Mushroom has been known as a healthy food that can be exported at good prices but now one woman is changing this narrative, instead using it to make wine.
In the aftermath of the UPDF recruitment exercise, aspirations soar for some while others face heartbreak.
The Skilling in Agripreneurship for Increased Youth Employment SAY project funded by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and implemented by AVSI Foundation is focused also on gender inclusion. This initiative aims to empower 18,800 youths aged 18-30 and 6,500 youths aged 13-18 with agricultural skills for immediate employment and long-term engagement in agriculture. The project strives to enhance agricultural productivity sustainably while addressing gender gaps and here is how they are doing it.
Guests:
- Hillary Muhumuza, Senior District Community Development Officer & Gender Focal Person Mbarara DLG.
- Akullo Betty, Executive Director WORUDET and entrepreneur – a farmer - tree planting and apiary – SAY Project Partner
- Ninsiima Lucky, CEO- Zion Wnyama Farm, SAY Project Youth
- Ramlah Nabweggamu - Deputy Chief of Party and Agribusiness Development Advisor SAY Project
This episode of Around Uganda focuses on a pressing issue: Teso destroying its umbilical cord – the swamps. Sponsored by Vision Outdoor, Raziah Athman uncovers the impact of this environmental challenge and explores the solutions being pursued. Stay tuned for insights and a chance to win prizes, all right here on our podcast.
The SAY project, funded by the Netherlands Embassy and executed by AVSI Foundation, aims to empower 18,800 youths aged 18-30 and 6,500 youths aged 13-18 with agricultural skills. Focusing on climate-smart agriculture, it enhances productivity sustainably while preparing youths for immediate and long-term engagement in agriculture.
The rampant deforestation across the border in DRC can be felt in Zombo district, where it is taking a toll on the ecosystem and livelihoods alike. Raziah Athman hears from those worst affected.
In this episode of Business in 15, Simon Okitela looks at the impact of AI and how it will impact employability of millions of people. Plus, can the government regulate the usage of AI?
Refugees consume over 350,000 metric tons of wood per year, it is a smaller amount as wood fuel consumption has reduced with improved mud-stoves from locally available materials. However, the dangers are still glaring. Raziah Athman presents the climate realities inside Bidibidi refugee settlement in Yumbe district, where thousands of refugees have made a home.
Uganda is home to over 1.5million refugees, whereas many arrive under difficult circumstances, many have gone ahead to settle in and establish their livelihood through different projects.
Ahead of the World Refugee Day, Business in 15 speaks to Derrick Kyambadde the Supervisor Social Projects at Equity Bank Uganda Limited about the impact they have created through supporting refugees access financial inclusion and empower themselves.
The project that seeks to create self-sufficiency and increase economic stability in refugee settlements has so far benefited 350,000 refugees in 9 refugee settlements across the country.
Bidibidi is not just a refuge; it's become a community where thousands of South Sudanese refugees have forged new lives amidst uncertainty. On this podcast, Raziah Athman is in West Nile, listening to refugees who are yearning to go back home and vote.
Culturally, women have a lower voice compared to that of men over trees but the Laura Women’s Shea Butter Entrepreneurship Group recognizes that their lifeline depends on the existence of shea nut trees. The women understand that by protecting shea trees, they are not only safeguarding their income sources but also the environment for generations to come.
President Yoweri Museveni has praised the Christian churches for their role in breaking sectarianism, a major issue in Uganda's past regimes.
He made these remarks at the Catholic Shrine in Namugongo during the Martyrs’ Day celebrations on 3rd June.
This episode features reports compiled by Nelson Mandela Muhoozi, Michael Odeng, Juliet Lukwago, and Ibrahim Ruhweza for New Vision.
As Uganda marks Martyrs Day, producer Sam Wakhakha and Raziah Athman tell the story of how 70 Muslim matyrs were killed.
Emmanuel Balukusa joins over 7,000 pilgrims from Eastern Uganda and Kenya to pray for those who died on the journey to Namugongo. And, the Police has issued the traffic management plan for Martyrs Day celebrations on 3rd June.
Civil Society Organisations and members of marliament on the health committee have raised equity concerns over new world pandemic agreement, saying it will affect Uganda’s response to pandemics.
Nelson Muhoozi listened to the dialogue on the agreement whose negotiations are ongoing at the 77th World Health Assembly (WHA).
After 14 days of walking with pilgrims over 400km from Nebbi district to the Namugongo Catholic Shrine in Kampala, New Vision production journalist Hannington Mutabaazi is asking himself; "what is my relationship with God?"
Fred Bwino Kyakulaga, the Minister of State for Agriculture in charge of crop production has emphasized the critical importance of enhancing tea quality across the industry.
In thi sepisode, George Omuga, the EATTA managing director, emphatically speaks about the need for fertilizers.
The sector is proposing a sh41.2bn fertilizer grant to enhance quality.
In a bold move to reignite the fight against HIV/AIDS, Kabuye Kyofatogabye, the state minister for KCCA and Metropolitan Affairs, has issued a directive urging schools to intensify their efforts in HIV prevention.
Over 700 foot pilgrims were flagged off from Nebbi Catholic Parish, on may 15th 2024 by the newly appointed Archbishop of the Northern Uganda Ecclesiastical province Raphael P’mony Wokorach as they embark on a walk to the Uganda Martyrs Catholic Shrine in Namugongo.
Hafiz Bakhit presents this podcast about the long grueling journey.
An alert is out by the Ministry of Agriculture. The Banana bunchy top disease is wreaking havoc on farms across the border of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Details in this podcast.
Refugees at Uganda's largest settlement, Bidibidi, are preparing for the national housing and population census. The exercise starts on Friday, May 10, 2024 and will run for ten days.
The highly anticipated Martyrs’ Choral Singing Competition has been launched to celebrate the vibrant choral traditions of our communities. Max Adii is the project manager, and explains what it takes and the prize money
Umbilical cords hold a pivotal role in the journey of life. Yet, when wrapped around a baby's neck, they become agents of uncertainty and concern for both expectant mothers and medical practitioners alike. Our reporter John Musenze and wife Emily Namale share their experience.
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A local language app for the visually impaired converts Luganda text into audio or speech for people with visual impairments.
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This is how Aéko Ongodia's XENO is revolutionizing personal investments in Uganda
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Solar power has revolutionized farming on Kalangala Islands, increasing productivity and overcoming challenges. Dan Kyeswa's journey into coffee farming has been nothing but electrifying.
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Solar power has revolutionized farming on Kalangala Islands, but on islands without electricity, challenges persist. Nammanda Nsubuga and fellow resilient farmers share their struggles to process and sell produce without electricity.
The cross-examination probe of embattled Mityana Municipality member of Parliament Francis Zaake (NUP) which was set to be concluded this week remains in balance as his lawyer Erias Lukwago requests for more time. Report by Nelson Muhoozi
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Recently, the Weekend Vision carried a headline that rocked the nation, Transformer Oil Found in Kampala Food.
This raised eye-brows with the concern being the rampant cases of cancer. The big question however is who is to blame, who regulates the street food and how cheap are your street chips?
Business in 15 speaks to David Kabanda the Executive Director of the Centre for Food and Adequate Living Rights (CEFROHT).
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Easter holidays by no means brings excitement as we get to celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ with family and friends.
What is clear though is that these celebrations come with excess or even unplanned spending.
In this episode of Business in 15 Podcast, we speak to an expert Vincent Kagame, who shares with us what customers need to do to save some money and also tips business owners on how to lure customers during the holiday.
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Darron Bartlett discusses the dangers of purchasing medicine over the counter, with Dr. Melody Arindagye.
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Our undercover journalist spent three months employed as a cleaner at Mulago National Referral Hospital. She experienced first hand corruption, extortion and sexual harassment at the facility. In the sixth episode of Undercover in Mulago podcast series, the reporter is haunted by ghosts, and fired from her job as a cleaner.
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Our undercover journalist spent three months employed as a cleaner at Mulago National Referral Hospital. She experienced first hand corruption, extortion and sexual harassment at the facility. In the fifth episode of Undercover in Mulago podcast series, undercover reporter stares into the face of death, and discovers medicine is not monitored.
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Our undercover journalist spent three months employed as a cleaner at Mulago National Referral Hospital. She experienced first hand corruption, extortion and sexual harassment at the facility. In the third episode of Undercover in Mulago podcast series, undercover reporter survives forced testing in exchange for sugar, soap.
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Our undercover journalist spent three months employed as a cleaner at Mulago National Referral Hospital. She experienced first hand corruption, extortion and sexual harassment at the facility. In the third episode of Undercover in Mulago podcast series, sexual harassment, poor toilet etiquette take a toll.
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Our undercover journalist spent three months employed as a cleaner at Mulago National Referral Hospital. She experienced first hand corruption, extortion and sexual harassment at the facility. In the second episode of Undercover in Mulago podcast series, undercover journalist is grilled during job hunt.
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Our undercover journalist spent three months employed as a cleaner at Mulago National Referral Hospital. She experienced first hand corruption, extortion and sexual harassment at the facility. In the first episode of Undercover in Mulago podcast series, cleaners and guards take over the hospital.
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Starting Friday, February 23, 2024, hundreds of thousands of people will celebrate the richness and diversity of Uganda's agricultural heritage and explore new ways to harness the potential of their land.
Ahead of the Harvest Money Expo, Jackie Acan spoke to experts about making pesticides at home.
Wyre has been in Uganda and Denzel caught up with him for this episode of The Kampala Sun to find out his motive.
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This is why women MPs are wrestling down men in their own space. Presented by Andrew Arinaitwe
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What happened to that dream of becoming a doctor? Guhi asks Karole Kasita in this episode of The Kampala Sun podcast.
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How is the oil and gas boom affecting real estate in Hoima city? Raymond Mugume finds out
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A young Joshua Baraka experienced an element of music at home with his mom who was a choir member. With that, he maneuvered through the tough Bwaise slum to become a respected musician in Uganda. Denzel gets up close and personal with him on UG Celebrity.
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How powerful are games in brain recovery? Professor Michael Boivin, the psychiatry research program director, and Jeff Siarto, a software developer and professor of media and information at Michigan State University, have designed games as a powerful toolkit in brain rehabilitation.
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The tough realities faced by refugees in Uganda, with stories of survival, and adaptation.
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The road to healthy weight loss can be tough but Dr. Paul Kasenene has a formula to transform your body and transform your life. He spoke with Daron Bartlett on Urban Doctor
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Makindye West MP, Allan Ssewanyana, popularly known as 'omusajja wa bwino', was introduced by his long time love Lydia Namatta, with whom they have five children. This is how prison shaped the matrimony journey for him.
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Dr. Gladys Atto, one of Uganda's only 45 ophthalmologists discusses the vision of Uganda's eye care health and the blind spots we should focus on.
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Preparing to plant beans come March? This is what you need to know about the season. Presented by Jacky Achan
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Cervical cancer incidence in Uganda is three-times that of the global average, and is a leading cause of mortality for women, research shows. What are th eearliest signs of cervical cancer? Daron Bartlett discusses with Dr. Victoria Ndyanabanji on Urban Doctor.
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Florence was losing hundreds of dollars to burglary, in her neighborhood where house break-ins happen every night. But since she installed Yunga, she can sleep soundly, confident that in case of anything her neighbors and police are alerted.
Engineer Anatoli Kirigwajjo was inspired to design the app when his friend’s house was wiped clean.
3,000 homes are connected to the system.
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Andrew Arinaitwe, a multimedia journalist with Vision Group, contacted the Dokolo woman MP Cecilia Barbara Atim Ogwal a few days to Christmas, in an effort to find out her opinion about Boxing day and Christmas festivities. Little did he know that this would be their last conversation.
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An excerpt from the late Cecilia Ogwal’s last interview with the media, conducted in December 2023, by Rupiny radio, just before she went to India for treatment of cancer.
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The 19th NAM summit has been running from January 15 and ends on January 20, at Speke Resort Munyonyo in Kampala.
Delegates from 120 countries are attending the summit.
Vivian Kamusiime spoke with Ambassador Adonia Ayebare about the main takeaways from the Non-Aligned Movement Summit.
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Jackie Nalubwama speaks with Irene Kawuma about her education background, how she joined the government and her work experience including with the first lady and minister of education and sports, Janet Museveni, as her principal private secretary.
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Ugandan Paralympian Husnah Kukundakwe faces some tough competition at the upcoming Paris Games, but challenges don't phase the swimmer-- having had to smash stereotypes about disabled people, starting with her own family.
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As the new year kicks in, Samuel Nkuba shares a glimpse of what can be expected from Kalangala Islands in 2024.
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Ugandan women discuss their courage to share their issues and inspire others.
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An Ethiopian refugee is helping others in Kampala integrate into the society, empowering them with skills to help them earn an income and go about chasing their dreams.
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The delayed compensation of persons affected by the standard gauge railway project in Tororo, has prompted district leaders to engage with SGR officials to address the concerns. What will it take to achieve a win-win resolution?
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Innovation gives tourism sector a new look. Simon Okitela discusses with Amos Wekesa, the founder of Great Lakes Safaris and Uganda Lodges Limited.
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On this episode of Around Uganda, we are joined by Felix Byaruhanga, the producer of On Uganda Podcast by the ministry of ICT and national guidance. One question on citizen interaction; is the government listening?
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Job Namanya reports on the anti-tobacco enforcement in Kabale district
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"Remorseful but very dangerous young man", Musa Musasizi enjoyed watching his girlfriends struggle for their lives.
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The Uganda Muslim Supreme Council has lost an appeal seeking to block the intended auctioning of its prime properties to settle a Sh19 billion debt it owes city businessman, Justus Kyabahwa.
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Health experts have decried an increasing trend of cases of children born with Spina bifida in western Uganda. Spina Bifida is an abnormal closure of the neural tube defect during the fourth week of development.
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Uganda’s anti-homosexuality bill that was signed early this year created funding uncertainty from developing partners. Among them is PEPFAR, The US President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief which has had an unprecedented Global impact in the fight to end HIV/AIDS in more than 50 countries, including Uganda.
John Musenze had an exclusive interview with the US Ambassador to Uganda, William W. Popp, about the future of the PEPFAR programme in Uganda.
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The State Minister for Lands, Sam Mayanja, has expressed the need to adopt an affordable homes strategy in a bid to ensure affordability of housing units for the public. This was during the inaugural physical Homes and Construction Expo held at the Kololo Ceremonial Grounds over the weekend.
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Promoting inclusive natural resource management among refugees at Rwamwanja Refugee Settlement, where challenges meet innovative solutions.
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Authorities in Kabale district are expressing deep concern over the increasing instances of corruption among court clerks, which is jeopardizing the delivery of justice to Ugandans. The issue was prominently addressed during the Kabale High Court open day held at the high court premises on Kikungiri hill in Kabale Municipality. Job Namanya listened carefully.
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In this episode, Urban Doctor explains how cross generational sex is increasing transmission of HIV. Daron Bartlett presents.
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In our weekly business podcast Business in 15, Simon Okitela speaks with Dr. Dennis Nuwagaba, the head of international business and trade department at MUBS, on what the AGOA expulsion means for Uganda and who the real big losers and winners will be.
The government is actively engaging stakeholders to establish radios in districts like Amudat and Kaabong, to address the urgency of connectivity.
Uganda’s Best Teacher assumed the role of senior woman to keep girls in school, became a nurse, and feeds students from his garden
Uganda’s Best Teacher assumed the role of senior woman to keep girls in school, became a nurse, and feeds students from his garden
On her wedding day, Varry Kebirungi looked forward to the bliss of happily ever after with her husband.
However, hardly a few days after their honeymoon, she faced the reality of lonely cold nights as her husband stayed awake overnight guarding their crops against raids by elephants.
But 37 years since her marriage, there is respite for Kebirungi and other villagers, thanks to an electric fence.
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In the depths of mines that went silent decades ago, one may ask, what’s left? CEO Kilembe Mines Limited explains Uganda’s copper ambitions.
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The sound of footsteps take us through the corridors of New Vision through Pike house to meet Cathy Kreutter, a 66 year old book editor and writer dressed in blue light jacket and cowboy Texas jeans.
She has published over seven books at the Ugandan New Vision printing and publishing commercial section and has lived in Uganda long enough to see three governments.
For a decade Kreutter has praised the team effort and diligent illustrators for enabling her win six awards for one of her books called 'Something old , something new'.
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As tourist numbers increase, Police has stepped up security measures in and around Kasese to guarantee peace and safety.
This reinforcement comes a week after the killing of two tourists and their Ugandan driver in Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Forensic teams from the United Kingdom and South Africa are set to re-examine the bodies of their citizens.
As tourist numbers increase, Police has stepped up security measures in and around Kasese to guarantee peace and safety.
This reinforcement comes a week after the killing of two tourists and their Ugandan driver in Queen Elizabeth National Park.
Forensic teams from the United Kingdom and South Africa are set to re-examine the bodies of their citizens.
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Dozens of youth on Kalangala Islands have taken up the mantle to fight HIV.
Samuel Nkuba presents.
Lake Bunyonyi located in south western Uganda has always been celebrated for its crystal-clear waters, lush hills, and charming islands.
However, the serene beauty of Africa's second deepest lake is under threat due to pollution from human activities.
Particularly, car washing is posing a significant concern for environmentalists and authorities in the Kigezi sub-region.
Job Namanya presents.
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We feel safe, say tourists visiting Queen Elizabeth national park, just after visitors were killed. The chief warden, Pontious Ezuma, is confident and guarantees security.
Can academic content be too sensitive for children in lower primary school? Raziah Athman speaks with mothers
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On this episode, Hafiz Bakhit presents toxic tobacco in disguise: unsuspecting consumers digging their own grave as tobacco companies reap trillions in profits.
Millions of young people are being carried away with the flavored tobacco smoking frenzy especially Shisha after being hoodwinked to believe that shisha is not as dangerous as the usual tobacco.
They have fallen into the trap of tobacco producers who are spending sleepless nights devising smarter ways of luring more people into smoking.
Hafiz has been exploring the magnitude of the problem in West Nile, Northern Uganda, a region that shares borders with DR Congo and South Sudan where shisha smoking is widespread.
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Hoima Public Library has long been a hub of knowledge and research for students and the wider community. However, a significant challenge has been the shortage of computers. How are things changing?
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Meet the 24-year-old orphaned chimpanzee who was rescued from Kasese to become a king in Entebbe but was dethroned because of greed. Senior New Vision environment journalist Gerald Tenywa paid him a visit where women are king makers.
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The maternal and perinatal death audit report by Kampala Capital City Authority has revealed that in the capital city alone, close to 70 babies die every week. Most are born prematurely. What is the ministry of health doing to reduce this number?
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The dust recently raised by those affected after another scam by Capital Chicken, a poultry investment company, is yet to settle.
Whereas it's good business getting returns on investment, it's vital that you confirm the investment venture you are choosing.
This week on Business in 15, we speak to Enoth Mbeine, CEO Med Business Consult and also a business coach who shares tips to consider before investing and how to grow your money without being scammed.
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In part two of "at war with fossil fuels", multimedia journalist Andrew Arinaitwe asks whether Uganda is ready for electric cars, and what this means for the environment.
New Vision multimedia journalist Andrew Arinaitwe takes a look at the war against fossil fuels and if anything is being done to address the concerns.
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For Uganda’s 61st Independence Day celebrations, we had the privilege of interviewing John Bindeeba, an 84-year-old former army officer from the King's African Rifles (KAR); a talented musician, played a pivotal role in transforming Uganda's national anthem into a musical format that resonated with bands worldwide, alongside his fellow bandmates in the army.
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The district health officer for Buvuma, Baker Kanyike, and ministry of health are on the spot over a sex lubricant that has been in circulation on islands with women supposedly using it as contraceptive to avoid contracting HIV.
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The high cost of transportation for smallholder farmers has repeatedly been identified as one of the key hindrances to farmers who incur huge costs to transport produce to markets.
But with innovation right in our faces, a team of three young brains is building sturdy electric bicycles to make last mile transportation in Uganda. The bicycles are faster, cheaper and cleaner and for just shs. 500 it can be charged to capacity using electricity or solar and then covers 100km.
In this edition of Business in 15, our business presenter Simon Okitela, speaks to Geoffery Mutabazi, the founder of Kaara rechargeable bicycles.
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The warehouse receipt system allows farmers to deposit their agricultural products in certified warehouses in exchange for a warehouse receipt. How are Kamwenge farmers benefitting?
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Posted to save a collapsing school turns it into a shinning academic center on the islands, despite its hard to reach status on Bukasa.To celebrate teachers on this World Teachers Day, let’s hear about the revamped Bukasa Secondary School located in the far distant islands of Kalangala.
The school is headed by Mary Harriet Nalwanga.
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Walker Geoffrey Ayeni is trekking the Nile, the longest river in the world, on a mission to capture the attention of the public and policy makers about the outstanding concerns affecting the environment. Senior New Vision journalist Gerald Tenywa speaks with him on his 700km expedition.
Hundreds of Congolese can enter Uganda on a given day when there are clashes. Those who make it back home often find it difficult to access education safely.
In western Uganda, schools are opening doors for asylum seekers.
The Bagungu, formerly a predominantly fishing community along the shores of Lake Albert in Buliisa district are caught between a rock and a hard place. And, the fight against gender-based violence continues in Karamoja
Etop journalist Alfred Atwau meets the 12-year-old breadwinner who must juggle school, a hustle and his own childhood to put food on the table for his mother and siblings.
School dropout rates remain high in Uganda and one of the reasons is lack of tuition fees. The Gift of Chess has organized a tournament to raise money for underprivileged children. Ambassador, Ronald Twikirize, spoke to us about how they are using chess to expand opportunities across the continent. (He teaches some powerful chess moves!)
Lake Victoria dominates Kalangala landscape, yet, the story beneath the surface reveals a struggle that stems from the very waters that surround the Islanders - how to irrigate…
The Bible Society of Uganda has embarked on a mission to fully translate the Bible into the Rufumbira language, and the undertaking is set to cost sh5bn to accomplish.
The harrowing events surrounding the attack on Mpondwe Lhubiriha Secondary School, in which 42 people were killed on June 16, 2023.
Japeth Basinguzi’s multi-story house in Kabale has been gradually sinking due to an unfolding environmental disaster.
The unexpected heavy rains causing chaos in Kampala and government's push for transparency and accountability.
Lately, there is a growing trend of infertility among women which health experts associate with a medical condition termed as endometriosis.
Senior New Vision journalist Agnes Kyotalengereire caught with Bittie Nalwanga and Grace Nagawa who share how they beat the health condition.
The anguish of patients who instead of care and comfort at the hospital, find themselves abandoned and neglected with no family members or friends whatsoever to take care of them.
The blue economy is the seventh largest in the world, employing 350 million people and generating 2.5 trillion dollars in revenue every year, but investment in Africa remains low. How can Uganda unlock potential?
Fishing woes deepen on Kalangala Islands as authorities toughen fight against illegal fishing on Lake Victoria. The state minister for fisheries Hellen Adoa was in the district last week, and called upon security agencies to collaborate. Listen to this and other stories from around Uganda.
Even without formal education, Florence Mubonebe became a self-taught nurse. Her commitment to healthcare spanned over four decades. Listen to the heartfelt tribute that is coming with a health centre, and boat ambulance.
Should enforcement by police be revisited? Andrew Arinaitwe explains scuffle after a boda boda rider is knocked down in Kampala.
A lifetime of service unfulfilled: Listen to 80-year-old Lawrence Lule Tindamanyire's battle for retirement justice.
There are just a few professionals who have made breakthroughs in Uganda’s animation sector, and one such person is Raymond Malingah, whose animation is featuring on Disney+. But there is a long way to go to develop the sector. What are the prospects?
Vanilla farmers have concluded harvesting within a period designated by the government. There are strict measures in place to ensure quality assurance, but it hasn’t been all rosy for the green gold farmers. What is the genesis of Uganda’s vanilla paradox and how can it be solved?
Children in refugee and host community schools in West Nile are dropping out due to lack of food. What are local leaders doing?
At least 2,000 runners have turned up for the Rwenzori Marathon in Kasese and one of them is Stephen Ilungole, who has been running for three years without missing a day. What motivates him?
A local digital security network that connects neighbors to each other and nearest police posts, is changing the face of Masajja, a Kampala suburb, where rarely would a night pass without a break-in in one of the homes.
Human rights advocates and judicial officers are encouraging Ugandans especially women to report violations against the human rights and dignity of women in their communities. The honorable Justice Susan Okalany is spearheading this cause.
The growing tourism potential in the islands in Kalangala districts, today the focus is on Bukasa where a new site is raising hope.
Discover a pivotal moment in the evolution of community policing as we delve into the Uganda Police Force's groundbreaking decision to divide the Aswa River Region. In this episode, we explore the strategic reasoning behind this move, which aims to bring law enforcement even closer to local communities. Join us to gain insights into how this decision is set to reshape policing dynamics, foster stronger community connections, and enhance safety and security in the region. Tune in for an in-depth analysis of this significant development that holds the potential to transform the landscape of law enforcement.
FOREST COVER INCREASES BUT ECOSYSTEM NOT RECOVERED – EXPERTS
On the Mobile Storyline tonight, we take you to Bwindi Impenetrable Forest, where experts point out that Uganda’s forest cover has increased, but the ecosystem has not fully recovered.
And that is why they are on a mission to restore the country’s indigenous trees.
Raziah Athman caught up with the enthusiasts whose love for nature is sowing the seeds of hope for a greener tomorrow. Tune in for their inspiring journey tonight!
In this podcast series, we bring you an exclusive insight into the latest development initiatives taking place in Acholi sub-region. District officers in charge of information, technology, and district planning are undergoing specialized training by Uganda Bureau of Statistics. Their mission? To equip parish chiefs with advanced data collection techniques that will unlock a wealth of knowledge to address the distinctive needs of each parish. Join us as we unravel the power of data-driven solutions and how they are reshaping the future of Acholi's communities. It's a journalistic journey you won't want to miss!
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In this Podcast we speak to the Executive Director National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) Uganda, Dr. Akankwasah Barirega on issues such as the role of Government in management of wetlands, cases of Land titles in wetlands; how is this being managed? How to tell whether a land title is in a wetland or not. How can this be addressed?
In this Podcast we speak to the Executive Director National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) Uganda, Dr. Akankwasah Barirega on issues such as the role of Government in management of wetlands, cases of Land titles in wetlands; how is this being managed? How to tell whether a land title is in a wetland or not. How can this be addressed?
Days are running out and the undercover journalist's passport is not ready. She seeks help from the Minister of Internal Affairs, Kahinda Otafire. Finally, the undercover journalist and other girls fly out of Uganda.
The undercover journalist is cleared to travel and her visa is ready. However, she has to quickly acquire a new electronic passport. She travels to the Mbarara immigration office.
The journalist and other girls are driven to a new location to start pre-departure skills training. While there, the girls are told to wear hijabs and adhere to the dress code.
It is four month since the undercover journalist started living in a hostel. An Arab agent evicts some of the girls who are not on his list. A fight breaks out among the agents.
Some of the girls are given Yellow Fever Vaccine booklets without being vaccinated. For others, nurses inject them with a suspicious content in syringes.
The desperate get scammed. They are promised to travel immediately, if they pay some money, using a company that does not require clearance from the Ministry of Gender.
At the new hostel, the conditions are deplorable. Some of the girls engage in sex with men from the neighbourhood in exchange for food.
The undercover journalist and other recruits are barred from leaving the hostel and are subjected to suspicious medical tests.
The journalist and other girls who were recruited from Makindye are stuck in a crowded hostel, waiting for their travel papers.
A journalist in disguise visits a recruitment office in Makindye, Kampala on a daring mission: to get hired as a domestic worker for export.
Want to know how to prevent bank fraud this festive season? Stanbic Bank give you more signs of bank fraud and tips on how to prevent them.
Stanbic Bank has introduced a new opportunity for its customers and merchants to win cash and prizes for using their visa cards for payment and facilitating of the same respectively... Details in this podcast
How has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted on persons living with HIV? What is happening to HIV testing, access to ARVs and counseling? What will the statistics be after COVID-19? We speak to Canon Prof. Gideon B. Byamugisha, FOCAGIFO, Uganda.
Stanbic Bank Uganda is currently running an asset/lending campaign and offering customers more affordable, convenient loan solutions with interest rates of as low as 16%.The loans have a flexible repayment plan and fast response time to help customers manage their personal finances throughout the festive season.
For many retailers, the holidays are the busiest time of the year. While an increase in sales, particularly on Black Friday, aids growth, it also creates an environment in which fraud is more difficult to detect, posing a threat to our financial security. Here are some tips on how you can protect yourself against fraudsters.
My source said there are women imported from Rwanda for sale as brides in Mityana and the central region. I decided to offer myself as a girl from Rwanda looking to be sold. My aim was to be taken in by the pastor who was said to be at the centre of it all and be sold to a husband.
Stanbic Bank Uganda has launched an asset campaign to offer customers more affordable, convenient loan solutions with interest rates of as low as 16% and fast response time. The loans have a flexible repayment plan to help customers manage their personal finances throughout the festive season.
The exporters called on Parliament to protect Nile Perch, reasoning that it has a higher market as compared to the tilapia whose intake is low in Europe and other foreign markets that consume the delicacy.
But is that all there is to the Nile Perch?
What is Bancassurance?
Stanbic bank was the first bank to be granted a license from Bank of Uganda to conduct business as a bancassurance agent in 2017.
In this podcast, find out what SBG Securities, a subsidiary of Stanbic Uganda Holdings Limited is offering in the MTN’s Initial Public Offering after it was appointed by MTN Uganda as the lead sponsoring broker and transaction advisor for its Initial Public Offer.
Mityana region had well protected cliques of people importing girls from Rwanda for sale as wives in Uganda. Having failed to establish the truth, our undercover journalist joins the search for a husband and allows to be sold for sh50,000. The investigations ends up unearthing more than meets the eye. In a four-part series we bring you the electrifying journey of discoveries of marriages you will not believe
Love is a good thing, and we are definitely not changing that; what we are changing is how the bank applies it to our customers, both external and internal.
Welcome to the #TodayAroundUganda podcast by the New Vision. Listen to stories making news across Uganda. Download the New Vision Digital Experience App from Google Play Store and the App Store.
Welcome to the #TodayAroundUganda podcast by the New Vision. Listen to stories making news across Uganda. Download the New Vision Digital Experience App from Google Play Store and the App Store
On a number of occasions, some Members of Parliament in Uganda have found themselves trapped in deadly debts despite warnings to desist from borrowing money as they join parliament.
In this podcast, The Debt Trap, we look at How Ugandan MPs have fallen victim to money lenders and in some cases banks, and explore how the newly sworn MPs can survive?
Do you know what is been happening around the country? New Vision has prepared this podcast for you to catch up on the news.
Valentine’s Day, an opportunity for not only lovers and spouses but those still searching for love too. Let’s walk you to lover’s day with Dr. Love Notes.
Find out how you can make this Valentine’s Day special, boost or resurrect your love.
Valentine’s Day, an opportunity for not only lovers and spouses but those still searching for love too. Let’s walk you to lover’s day with Dr. Love Notes.
Find out how you can make this Valentine’s Day special, boost or resurrect your love.
Valentine’s Day, an opportunity for not only lovers and spouses but those still searching for love too. Let’s walk you to lover’s day with Dr. Love Notes.
Find out how you can make this Valentine’s Day special, boost or resurrect your love.
Valentine’s Day, an opportunity for not only lovers and spouses but those still searching for love too. Let’s walk you to lover’s day with Dr. Love Notes.
Find out how you can make this Valentine’s Day special, boost or resurrect your love.
Valentine’s Day, an opportunity for not only lovers and spouses but those still searching for love too. Let’s walk you to lover’s day with Dr. Love Notes.
Find out how you can make this Valentine’s Day special, boost or resurrect your love.
Valentine’s Day, an opportunity for not only lovers and spouses but those still searching for love too. Let’s walk you to lover’s day with Dr. Love Notes.
Find out how you can Make this Valentine’s Day special, boost or resurrect your love.
Valentine’s Day, an opportunity for not only lovers and spouses but those still searching for love too. Let’s walk you to lover’s day with Dr. Love Notes.
Find out how you can make this Valentine’s Day special, boost or resurrect your love.
Will Uganda be a political risk hotspot, next year as we head to the polls?
The report “Political risk map 2020” released by Marsh, the World’s global leader in risk management seems to suggest, it will be.
In part 1 of this podcast, Richard Wetaya shares his thoughts on the above, and on the jumbled world of Ugandan politics.
The New Vision Podcast brings you News Around Uganda in the past 7 days as of 28 November 2020.
The New Vision brings you news that happened around Uganda the week that ends 6th November 2020.
This is the climax of the US Presidential Election, Biden Vs Trump, the World awaits final results.
"the goal of this year’s World Mental Health Day campaign is increased investment in mental health", WHO.
the goal of this year’s World Mental Health Day campaign is increased investment in mental health.
It's 16 years since Elly Wamala passed on, but his music still lives on. Who is Elly Wamala? We tell you about his childhood, school days and how he started his music career. This and more in this Podcast with Joseph Batte.
It's 16 years since Elly Wamala passed on, but his music still lives on. Who is Elly Wamala? We tell you about his childhood, school days and how he started his music career. This and more in this Podcast with Joseph Batte.
It's 16 years since Elly Wamala passed on, but his music still lives on. Who is Elly Wamala? We tell you about his childhood, school days and how he started his music career. This and more in this Podcast with Joseph Batte.
When a 40+ years old church is demolished in the middle of Kampala city, the question of land eviction process is raised. In this podcast we speak to the Judiciary spokesperson Solomon Muyita about the justice system in land eviction process.
When a 40+ years old church is demolished in the middle of Kampala city, the question of land eviction process is raised. In this podcast we speak to the Judiciary spokesperson Solomon Muyita about the justice system in land eviction process.
With increase in violence within the family during this pandemic, how does one seek justice with no financial muscle to hire a lawyer? We speak to Gorreth Ayebale from Justice Centers Uganda on how one can access free legal services
From the first COVID-19 death case in Uganda, there has been mixed reactions on reports and statistics within some sections of the population. We speak to Dr. Murungi Miriam, risk communication officer KCCA about these gray areas.
With increased reports of violence within family during this COVID-19 period, we speak to Mrs Josephine Kasaato, President Mothers Union in Namirembe Diocese, on some of the roles played by Mothers Union in ensuring peace amidst the pandemic.
“Security officers handling my case told me to a secret location and told what we tell you is what you write then forcefully put my thump in ink and put it on an agreement to accept money and keep quiet” Rogers Egonga.
When I reached home with my wife, one of the doctors called and told, do you know that the baby you buried was not your child, your baby was sold to a rich couple and is alive” Rogers Egonga.
“When they took my wife in the theatre, they chased me out and told me to wait from the compound. When the doctor took me where my child was, on oxygen, the baby wasn’t breathing and when my wife gained back her consciousness, she asked me where our baby is”, Rogers Egonga.
To keep or NOT to keep pregnant students at school: How practical are the Draft guidelines for the management of pregnant students? In this podcast we speak to a science teacher who has taught in Girls schools for over 10 years.
"He became stiff and his lower jaw dropped. The doctors sent me out of the emergency room and decided one of them should break the bad news to me: my son was not going to make it. I decided to stand steadfast in the fight against cerebral palsy and last week, my son called me "mama" for the first time".
In this 2nd podcast series on border district management during COVID-19, Jacob Siminyu the Spokesperson Min. of Internal Affairs highlights on movement of persons and goods across gazetted and porous border points.
Kyotera, a boarder district in Uganda badly hit by the AIDS scurge in the 1980s is still under lock-down due to COVID-19. We speak to Patrick Kintu Kisekulo, the LC5 Chairman Kyotera District on managing the spread of the coronavirus in such a high risk area.
Anti-racism protests in the wake of George Floyd's death were not only limited to the U.S. There were similar protests in Nigeria and Kenya, where a Nigerian protestor tells a short story of a Ugandan student who was shot dead in the U.S by an alleged racist.In this edition, New Vision podcast goes through some powerful anti-racism songs.
The undercover journalist has gone through so much mistreatment as a maid and desperate to escape. This is episode 9 of the last five episodes of the series.
The undercover journalist has gone through so much mistreatment as a maid and desperate to escape. This is episode 10 of the last five episodes of the series.
The undercover journalist has gone through so much mistreatment as a maid and desperate to escape. This is episode 8 of the last five episodes of the series.
The undercover journalist has gone through so much mistreatment as a maid and desperate to escape. This is episode 11 of the last five episodes of the series.
The undercover journalist has gone through so much mistreatment as a maid and desperate to escape. This is episode 12 of the last five episodes of the series.
In the past few weeks, the world has been gripped by anti-racism protests, following the deaths of George Floyd and Rayshard Brooks in the U.S.
In part one of this podcast, Richard Wetaya unpacks a select few, thought-provoking and anti-racism protest songs from across the globe which has resonated with people of all races, through the years.
Working from home is becoming a new normal. Transforming this into productivity is a different thing. In this podcast, an IT consultant shares valuable tips on achieving productivity while working from home.
Betty Aol Ocan, the Leader of Opposition in Parliament who doubles as the Woman MP for Gulu District, on Monday morning got involved in an accident.
A 2017 UN Environment Agency survey estimated the stock of e-waste in Uganda at an annual growth rate of 25,000 tons. As we celebrate World Environment Day on Friday, June 5, 2020 we are joined by Nancy Allimadi, Senior Environment Inspector with National Environment Management Authority in this podcast, discussing the future of e-waste management in Uganda.
“Sooner, I again clash with mama. She cooks fresh fish for her family and orders me to cook camel meat for myself. I explain that I will not eat the camel meat because it is stale. My stomach is not a dustbin for left-over food”, (New Vision undercover journalist)
In part 2 of this podcast, Richard Wetaya continues to shine the spotlight on the legacies of music legends such as Tony Allen (Afro-beat co-creator), Mory Kanté (renowned Guinean vocalist and Kora player), Ahmed Ismail Hussein (Somali Music icon), Ty (acclaimed British/Nigerian Hip Hop star), Betty Wright (RNB legend), and Little Richard (Father of Modern RocknRoll) who have fallen during COVID-19 era.
From a journalist, my new official title is kadama, which means house girl in Arabic. I wake up at 4:30am, clean, cook and serve others food while I wait in the kitchen till they complete their meal, then I also eat. I am not sure if I used more water than tears to mop the floor.
“The second day I am taken to the slave market to be sold, I am finally bought. I plead to be allowed to keep my phone so that I can only use it at night. I am so scared and fail to trace where I am being taken”, (New Vision undercover journalist).
What could be the problem? Find out in this 5th episode podcast.
Once we are in Dubai, our keeper tells us to get ready for the ‘office’. We put on long dresses and shawls covering our heads. Our excitement is short-lived when we are told by those who have been there before that the ‘office’ is a human slave market. I am in for the shock of my life (New Vision undercover journalist)
On arrival in Dubai, a tall, muscular man, wearing a hoodie comes towards me, holding his phone and shows me my picture on the screen. In trying to ask him questions, he barks back, “come on woman, I am not here to answer questions, just hand over your passport and visa please”.
"There is nothing impossible in Uganda. The way I beat the airport system that should have stopped me from travelling to Dubai, on a flimsy reason, with a fake visa and without document for the journey, is baffling. It cost me Sh 500,000" (undercover journalist).
"As deadly as it seemed, I decided to make the bold move of getting trafficked to Dubai, got sold in a slave market and managed to escape back to Uganda.
How did I hatch this idea? Who were my contacts? I share my story in the New Vision Podcast".
In this conversation with Joel Ojema, Co-Founder and Chief Finance Officer FAMUNERA, we focus on digitisation of agricultural value chain and exploring some of the opportunities available to farmers, suppliers and entrepreneurs in the digital world.
Even as the World continues to be closed to itself due to the COVID-19 crisis, we shine a light in celebrating some legendary African artists such as Aurlus Mabele, Manu Dibango, Joseph Shabalala among others who have passed on during this period.
What are the chances that in the post COVID-19 Lock-Down you will come out with a better or broken relationship? These are the way forward whether the Lock-down is relaxed or extended.
Due to scarcity of facial masks, Susan Namirimu a young fashion designer in Gulu, decided to engage in production of Facial Masks to join the fight against COVID-19. Join us in this conversation.
During COVID-19 Lock-down there is need for SMEs to re-think their mode of operations to maintain business continuity but before this, how do SMEs access credit and grants to move forward. We speak to Chris Lukoyo, The Digital Country Lead at the United Nations Capital Development Fund, UNCDF.
How has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted on people living with HIV? What is happening to HIV testing, access to ARVs and counseling in this current Lock-Down? What will the statistics be after COVID-19? We speak to Dr. Stephen Watiti, Chairman National Forum of people living with HIV networks in Uganda (NAFOPHANU), HIV and AIDS Advocate/Activist.
In this week's Love Notes podcast Dr Love talks about the extremes of sexual starvation or excess during this Lock-Down period.
According to UNAIDS statistics 1.4 million people are living with HIV in Uganda. 72% of these people are on treatment. How has the COVID-19 pandemic impacted on people living with HIV? What is happening to HIV testing, access to ARVs and counseling in this current Lock-Down? What will the statistics be after COVID-19? We speak to Canon Prof. Gideon B. Byamugisha, FOCAGIFO, Uganda.
It’s in our nature to desire sex with multiple partners but we are also created to tame such desires. How can this be done in this Lock-Down period? Dr. Love shares some of the skills in this podcast.
In the wake of another lock down, is it possible for a man or woman to maintain sexual desire and satisfaction with one partner over a period of time?
There has been alot of fake news going around during this COVID-19 crisis. Who is behind it and what is their intention? What makes it so easy for fake news to circulate? What can the rise in fake news tell us about the global media ecosystem today? How is fake news affecting the response to the pandemic?
There has been alot of fake news going around during this COVID-19 crisis. Who is behind it and what is their intention? What makes it so easy for fake news to circulate? What can the rise in fake news tell us about the global media ecosystem today? How is fake news affecting the response to the pandemic?
What is the way forward for the education sector with children all at home? Will we be ready when the next disruption comes around? James K. Arinaitwe, Founder of Teach For Uganda shares his thoughts on the challenges, and opportunities that COVID-19 presents.
What is a coronavirus? Where does it come from? How do we stay safe? How do we tell truth from fiction with all information coming through the internet and mainstream media platforms? Dr. Andrew Sekitoleko, Executive Director of Rubaga Hospital in Kampala, Uganda gives us simple explanations.
During this partial lock-down, Dr Love shares tips on how to move sex from the physical to the spiritual realm where orgasms do not matter as much as the process..
When COVID-19 struck Wuhan, China, many Ugandans found themselves trapped in the epicentre of the outbreak as the city went into lock-down. University students, Doreen Loyo and Ronald Muhwezi share what it was like being behind closed doors for weeks and what they learnt from the experience.
COVID-19 is redefining every facet of life, including how journalists do their work. Five media practitioners from Uganda, Ghana and Zambia, share the challenges of managing fake news and navigating the fine balance between informing the public and scare-mongering.
Is it actually possible to work from home and remaining productive? Details in this podcast
Imagine we have coronavirus confirmation in Uganda, what is the impact on families and relationship? Dr Love takes us through the details of love and relationship measures one can apply to survive during a shutdown
As Ugandans count their blessings for not having many registered corona virus cases yet, many of our brothers and sisters in the diaspora are feeling the impact of the deadliest pandemic in a generation. In this conversation we are joined by celebrated Paris-based fashion designer Stella Atal, Immigration lawyer, Dr. James Lutta, a lawyer in Toronto Canada, UK based musician Sarah Ndagire and Andrew Nyakana from Las Vegas.
One rainy night in 1997, Louis Lakor and his family were at home sleeping when Joseph Kony’s Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) rebels attacked, kicked everyone out of the house, shot and killed Lakor’s parents and one of his sisters before asking the rest to “get moving.” This was the beginning of a hard journey in which Lakor saw three of his remaining siblings killed. Twenty years later, he is a completely transformed man working very hard to rehabilitate and provide training in vocational skills to former child soldiers in Northern Uganda. His story is a gripping tale of resilience, hard work and forgiveness.
One rainy night in 1994, Louis Lakor and his family were at home sleeping when Joseph Kony’s Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) rebels attacked, kicked everyone out of the house, shot and killed Lakor’s parents and one of his sisters before asking the rest to “get moving.” This was the beginning of a hard journey in which Lakor saw three of his remaining siblings killed. Twenty six years later, he is a completely transformed man working very hard to rehabilitate and provide training in vocational skills to former child soldiers in Northern Uganda. His story is a gripping tale of resilience, hard work and forgiveness.
How has corona virus affected our intimacy as human being? Dr Love gives you tips on how to survive in the wake of this pandemic spreading like wild fire.
Meet Esther Kalenzi whose heart beats for the underprivileged. Her charity 40 Days over 40 Smiles is changing the lives of orphans and other vulnerable children.
Betty Ogiel Rubanga. From losing her father, dropping out of school and being abandoned by her guardian to surviving a terrible car accident, she has overcome a series of challenges to become a Senior Human Resource Manager and motivational speaker.
Betty Ogiel Rubanga. From losing her father, dropping out of school and being abandoned by her guardian to surviving a terrible car accident, she has overcome a series of challenges to become a Senior Human Resource Manager and motivational speaker
A young inspirational woman from Omoro District in Northern Uganda who quit her paying job to sell fruits and pancakes in offices. This gave birth to a craft shop and Tours and Travel Company.
One of the issues that impede our growth and development is FEAR.
Fear is an unpleasant emotion caused by the belief that someone or something is dangerous, likely to cause pain, a great threat or that you could be on the wrong and anticipate punishment or a lose. Whatever it is that you fear especially when you are on the right track, regard it as a scare crow and move on.
Sprinting to the finishing line of life. The way of life is similar to a long distance race to an athlete. Any winning runner will know how to train in preparation, how to start and how to maintain the tempo midway and eventually powerfully spring to the finishing line.
Ahead of October 1, listen to New Vision's seasoned researcher Tonny Owana break down the time when the soldiers of Rwandan Patriot Front (RPF) invaded Rwanda from Uganda.
This Sunday, the 64th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference will kick off in Kampala, with over 800 delegates participating. Ahead of the week-long event, in this third of three parts of our podcast on the subject, we take you back to the first conference that Uganda hosted in 1967 - to give you an idea of what it was like during that time. Today, we have Edward Ochwo, who was clerk to the National Assembly from 1968. At the time of the 1967 conference, he was acting under-secretary in the ministry of local government. CLICK the play icon below to listen to our feature podcast.
This Sunday, the 64th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference will kick off in Kampala, with over 800 delegates participating. Ahead of the week-long event, in this second of three parts of our podcast on the subject, we take you back to the first conference that Uganda hosted in 1967 - to give you an idea of what it was like during that time. Along the way, two guests who took part then will share their eyewitness accounts and experience in the whole arrangement. They are Ignatius Barungi, who was clerk to the National Assembly and Edward Ochwo, who took over from Ignatius from 1968. Seasoned researcher and journalist Tonny Owana takes us through a brief of what took place then. CLICK the play icon below to listen to our feature podcast.
This Sunday, the 64th Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference will kick off in Kampala, with over 800 delegates participating. Ahead of the week-long event, in this first of three parts of our podcast on the subject, we take you back to the first conference that Uganda hosted in 1967 - to give you an idea of what it was like during that time. Along the way, two guests who took part then will share their eyewitness accounts and experience in the whole arrangement. They are Ignatius Barungi, who was clerk to the National Assembly and Edward Ochwo, who took over from Ignatius from 1968. Seasoned researcher and journalist Tonny Owana takes us through a brief of what took place then. CLICK the play icon below to listen to our feature podcast.