The struggles faced by women with disabilities ahead of Uganda’s 2026 elections
Looking ahead to the 2026 elections, Nampeera says more must be done to translate disability inclusion policies into meaningful change on the ground.
Category: Special Report – Features
UPDF under fire as illegal logging and charcoal trade ravage Zoka Forest
At sunset, as the sound of power saws echoes faintly from the forest interior, an elder from Itirikwa gazes toward the treeline. “Our fathers told us Zoka is sacred,” he says. “But now, even the sacred is for sale.”
Unjust: The exclusion and exploitation in green energy projects in northern Uganda
While the Green Energy Initiative (GEI) of Bukona Agro Processors Ltd seems to appeal to the central government and the donors, the study found that local government leaders represented by both the sub-county at Koch-Goma and the Nwoya district local government are disgruntled by the lack of compliance with the agreed MoUs.
A journey of thorns: The story of Lango’s female politicians
Lango women in politics have historically faced challenges in terms of gender equality and representation in politics.
Patience Natukwasa, the Makindye ghetto midwife
Natukwasa’s intentions are clear: to transform the ghetto community. She has vowed to continue educating the community about health and explaining why they are experiencing certain health issues.
Kapoeta’s gold rush: South Sudan’s silent trade fuels inequality
According to data published by the World Bank, South Sudan’s total reserves in 2020 gold inclusive amounted to USD183,614,817.
South Sudan’s gold rush: A story of livelihoods and challenges
In 2019, South Sudan reportedly exported gold worth $19.4 million, primarily to the United Arab Emirates, according to data from the Observatory of Economic Complexity.
The faithful volunteers: How passionate community members rescued abandoned Ajai wildlife reserve
Ajai Wildlife Reserve, the only wildlife conservation, was initially managed by Ajai, the then Paramount Chief of Madi-Okollo before government of Uganda gazetted it as wildlife reserve in 1937.
Namasale council bans sand mining: how does it affect families?
According to Jeninifer Apio, she has been feeding her family and caring for her orphans through sand mining.
Panic, torture, and deaths on Lake Kyoga blamed on the UPDF
Lake Kyoga serves as a source of daily food and employment for the surrounding community.
Juba teaching hospital: lab technicians accused of selling blood at SSP50k per unit
Peter Ohure, a volunteer at NBB said daily the number of people turning up for voluntary blood donations range from 0-5 yet the demand for blood is high.
The productive use of off-grid solar in East Africa
Off-grid solar systems have improved farmers’ post-harvest storage, transited others to higher value commercial crop production, and powered machinery to add value to produce.