New Vision Podcast

Uganda is gaining expanded access to the Chinese market after Beijing's implementation of zero tariffs on imports from 53 African countries. The move is expected to boost agricultural and manufactured exports. But how can exporters benefit from this policy?

Although malaria is preventable and treatable, it remains one of Uganda's leading causes of illness and death. According to the Ministry of Health and the World Health Organisation, Uganda recorded more than 16 million malaria cases and nearly 2,800 malaria-related deaths in 2023, with children under five the worst affected. Uganda is also among the countries contributing the highest number of malaria cases globally.

Guests:
Dr Dan Oriba Langoya
Head of Dept. Internal Medicine, St Mary’s Hospital, Lacor 

Hillary Wafula
Laboratory Technologist, Uganda Virus Research Institute

Host
Raziah Athman 

Blood clots can be life-threatening if they form where they shouldn’t. What are the warning signs, who is most at risk, and how can they be treated?

Guests:
Dr Ddamulira Andrew - Internal Medicine Specialist, C Care Uganda 
Dr Dan Oriba Langoya - Head of Dept. Internal Medicine, St Mary’s Hospital, Lacor 
Abubakar Athman - Sharing Blood Clot Recovery Journey 

Host:                                                                                                                                        Raziah Athman 

Uganda and China are reaffirming their longstanding partnership, with leaders highlighting cooperation in infrastructure, healthcare, agriculture and technology at a reception in Kampala marking the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China.

A sharp disagreement has erupted in the Toro royal family over the selection of the new king to replace Omukama Oyo.

On Thursday afternoon the two sons of the Musuuga Charles Kamurasi the head of the royal family, Patrick Mpuga and Solomon Nyaika addressed the press at Karuzika Palace and and accused the elders of misleading their father to misguide the public.

Nyaika said that the elders who convened a meeting on Wednesday to declare a new king made a mistake because Oyo left a will and a son and very soon they will make it public. 

From Gulu to Mbale, Masaka to Mbarara, the mosquitos ravage communities in equal measure through mildly stinging bites.

Raziah Athman and Samuel Nkuba find answers to the question; can science help defeat malaria? 

Malaria, a high-volume killer in Uganda, is transmitted by female anopheles gambiae mosquitoes. 

New research by ICRW Africa finds that while women make up 55.8% of Uganda’s creative workforce, many still face gender discrimination, harassment, unequal pay and barriers linked to care work.

First Lady Janet Museveni has joined other leaders and institutions in mourning Tooro’s King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, who died Thursday  aged  34.
 
Mrs. Museveni conveyed her condolences to the Queen Mother, the Royal Family and the people of Tooro, describing the death as a difficult time for the Kingdom and praying for strength and comfort for the bereaved.
 
King Oyo's death was announced on Thursday, August 27, 2026, by Tooro Kingdom Prime Minister Calvin Armstrong Rwomiire Akiiki.
 
His death has triggered an outpouring of grief across Uganda, with leaders and prominent figures describing the late monarch as a young, visionary and peace-loving King who grew from a child monarch into a respected national figure.
 His  reign  characterized   growth of various sectors in kingdom including:  culture, education, sports ,health ,conservation, farming and youth affairs.

“I mourn the loss of His Majesty Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV. I convey my heartfelt condolences to the Queen Mother, the Royal Family and the people of Tooro. This is indeed a very difficult time for the Kingdom, and I pray that God grants the family and the people of Tooro strength and comfort. May God receive His Majesty’s soul and grant him eternal peace,” The First Lady Janet Museveni posted on her official handles
 
 Tooro Kingdom covers : Bunyangabu, Kabarole, Kamwenge, Kitagwenda, Kyegegwa, Kyenjojo, Ntoroko and  Fort Portal City where the   kingdom's royal palace is located. 


More Tributes:
 
From the Buganda Kingdom, Katikkiro Charles Peter Mayiga said the news had been received with shock and extreme sadness.
 
Mayiga said he immediately informed Kabaka Ronald Muwenda Mutebi II, who was also saddened by the death of the 34-year-old monarch.
 
“The Kingdom of Buganda stands with the people of Tooro, and all Ugandans, during this sad moment. We are deeply saddened, Your Majesty,” Mayiga said.
 
 As  a sign of mourning,  the  kingdom's flags at Mengo Palace were on Friday lowered at  half mast as Buganda joins the people of Tooro in mourning the passing of the fallen Tooro King.
 
Kyabazinga of Busoga, His Majesty William Wilberforce Kadhumbula Nadiope IV, said King Oyo leaves behind a cherished chapter in the history, culture and aspirations of the Tooro people.
 
He described his legacy and devotion to the kingdom as one that would endure for generations.

Archbishop Stephen Kazimba Mugalu, on behalf of the Church of Uganda, sent condolences to the Royal Family, Tooro Kingdom and Ruwenzori Diocese.
 
Kazimba invoked the words of St Paul in 2 Timothy 4:7: “I have fought the good fight. I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.”
 

Minister Milly Babalanda  the minister for Presidency described King Oyo as a young, visionary and peace-loving King who ascended the throne at a tender age and steered Tooro Kingdom with dignity and wisdom beyond his years.
 She said the late monarch demonstrated a deep commitment to culture, education, youth empowerment, health, and environmental conservation.
 
 
The US Embassy in Uganda expressed condolences to the Royal Family, the people of Tooro and Ugandans.
 “We extend our deepest condolences to the Royal Family, the people of Tooro Kingdom, and all Ugandans on the passing of His Majesty Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV. Omukama Atulize,” US mission in Uganda posted
 
Relatedly, the British High Commission in Uganda also expressed sadness over Oyo's passing.  
“We are saddened by the passing of His Majesty Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV. We extend our sincere condolences to the Royal Family & the people of Tooro,, UK government values its longstanding relationship with the Tooro Kingdom & we join in mourning His Majesty’s passing, reads the post on the Commission's site X.
 
Crispin Kaheru of Uganda Human Rights Commission stated that King Oyo represented a generation that had watched him grow while carrying the enormous responsibility of the throne.
Kaheru  describing  the Tooro king as:  a calm, dignified and deeply respected monarch.
 Kaheru in a message to the media, said the loss was not only painful for Tooro but also for Uganda and the wider world.

For many, becoming a bishop is the culmination of years of ministry, leadership and service. For Bishop Patience Kokundeka Museveni Rwabwogo, the journey began much earlier - with a personal encounter with faith and a calling she says she did not immediately embrace.

Her Christian journey dates back to childhood, and over the years, what began as a call to pastoral ministry grew into a two-decade commitment to building and leading Covenant Nations Church. The ministry itself started about 20 years ago as a small house fellowship before growing into a wider church ministry centred on biblical teaching, discipleship, prayer, leadership development, evangelism and service.

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.