New Vision Podcast

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.

Listen to the podcast on the Vision Digital Experience (ViDE): https://newvisionapp.page.link/HdZatrQZsVFLcHHz6

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.

East Africa wins hosting rights for Africa Cup of Nations 2027 

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.