New Vision Podcast

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. 

Thinking beyond tree numbers

How should trees be planted to flight climate change?

Is tree planting a form of climate change action or a business?  

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.