New Vision Podcast

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.

Poor health seeking behaviour, a time bomb in the communities

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?