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March 27, 2023
Uganda: In Uganda, a Rich Tradition Fades As Djs Replace Funeral Musicians
The traditional burial rite of the Jopadhola is becoming increasingly rare as villagers opt instead for DJs spinning modern tunes. Read more »
March 22, 2023
Uganda: Rural Outposts Bring Resources, Hope to Women in Abusive Marriages
With domestic violence on the rise, commission opens 12 offices across Uganda aimed at rooting out human rights violations. Read more »
March 20, 2023
Uganda: Cocoa Is Big Business, but Farmers Aren't Reaping Its Rewards
Many of Uganda's small-scale farmers rely on someone else to dry their beans, a practice that keeps them in a cycle of poverty. A new processing factory aims to change that. Read more »
March 14, 2023
Uganda: Lockdowns Offered Glimpse of Retirement - - and Some Didn't Like It
In 2020, as the coronavirus continued to wreak havoc around the world, the monotony of the lockdown distressed many. With nowhere to go, people were desperate for a distraction.… Read more »
March 03, 2023
Uganda: Bus Companies Warn of Collapse Without Government Intervention
Inflation, high fuel costs and taxes have decimated the bus industry in Uganda. Employees and passengers are paying the price. Read more »
February 27, 2023
Uganda: Victory Is Fleeting in Uganda's Silence Vs Free Speech Battle
The Constitutional Court struck down a portion of an internet law frequently used to arrest and jail those critical of the president. Meanwhile, battles against similar provisions… Read more »
February 23, 2023
Uganda: When Regulation of Cults Bumps Up Against Religious Freedom
Residents fear exploitation, but past efforts by Uganda's government to regulate these groups have faced pushback over religious freedom. Read more »
February 08, 2023
Uganda: At Crowded Facility, Patients Make Camp Where They Can
Patients from all over Uganda and neighboring regions travel to Kampala for treatment at the only public institution in the country that provides comprehensive cancer care. Despite… Read more »
February 01, 2023
Uganda: Dearth of Wild Mushrooms Becomes an Opportunity for Farmers
To meet the need, Uganda trains farmers to grow the nutrient-rich fungi. Many beneficiaries are women seeking financial independence. Read more »
January 26, 2023
Uganda: The Vicious Cycle of Guns in Karamoja
Yet another disarmament campaign is underway in the region, as the latest wave of violence brings local assassinations. But many lack trust the government can protect them and… Read more »
January 19, 2023
Uganda: Renewed Violence in Karamoja Forces Students Out of School
After years of relative peace, the Karamoja region is again experiencing outbreaks of violence. That's kept many students and teachers at home. Read more »
January 09, 2023
Uganda: Where Crops Grow, but Children Go Hungry
People have feared to go to their far-flung fields because of a resurgence in violent raids. Now, there's a severe shortage of food. Read more »
January 02, 2023
Uganda: Narcotic or Cash Crop - Legal Limbo Puts Khat Growers in Tough Spot
Officially, the stimulant plant has been banned for seven years. In reality, enforcement of the law itself remains prohibited. For farmers, the question is how to plan for the… Read more »
December 06, 2022
Uganda: As Air Quality Worsens, Kampala Citizens Find It Difficult to Breathe
Kampala's air quality is much worse than globally accepted standards, but several interventions are being instituted to avert its effects. Read more »
November 30, 2022
Uganda: Motorcycle Taxi Loans - Ticket Out of Poverty, or Predatory Trap?
After years of using a bicycle to haul produce for traders around markets in Kampala's Nansana suburb, Isaac Sekaate was desperate to find a way to make a living that wasn't so… Read more »
November 24, 2022
Uganda: Overworked and Underpaid, Journalists See Ethical Gray Areas
As Ugandan newsrooms struggle to recover from the pandemic, concerns rise that prolonged financial hardship may lead journalists to accept cash from powerful sources. Read more »
November 16, 2022
Uganda: 'The Scare Is Real' - Prominent Ugandans Fear Poisoning
More than 1,800 people have died of poisoning here since 2009. Now, school principals and members of Parliament fear accepting food or drinks as threats continue to rise. Read more »
November 10, 2022
Uganda: Brutal Journey to Slaughterhouse Ignites Beef With Animal Rights Activists
As demand for beef grows, debate over the method of transporting cattle miles across Uganda pits animal rights activists against cattle dealers. Read more »
November 03, 2022
Uganda: Is the Biggest News On TV Even Really News?
Gossip shows increasingly rule TV sets. But is the trend a blow to serious news -- or its logical consequence? Read more »
October 31, 2022
Uganda: Where Coffee Is Grown but Rarely Consumed
In Uganda, people grow coffee to export but rarely consume it themselves. Now a push to dispel myths about the beverage and introduce new ways to use the beans is changing that. Read more »
October 26, 2022
Uganda: From Fuel to Bicycles, 'The Potential of Bamboo Is Limitless'
Uganda invests in bamboo as a sustainable way to reverse the worrying trend of deforestation. Read more »
October 20, 2022
Africa: Food Is Scarce These Days, and the Refugees Keep Coming
At Africa's oldest refugee settlement, cuts to monthly stipends lead to hunger -- and conflicts with Ugandan farmers. Read more »
September 22, 2022
Uganda: Lawsuit Targets Police Officers' Shoddy Housing
Thousands of police officers, required to reside in barracks, endure deplorable living conditions. A lawyer is suing the government on their behalf. Read more »
October 06, 2022
Uganda: They Bought Ambulances for Their Constituents. Should Politicians Do That?
Members of Parliament say they are simply trying to shore up Uganda's emergency medical services infrastructure. Critics demand they should stick to legislating. Read more »
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