New Vision Podcast

In this edition of the New Vision Daily Podcast – Around Uganda, we take you through the events leading to Elwelu's arrest, how he was taken into custody, the negotiations behind his surrender, reactions from Teso leaders and the military career of the retired general.

A 44-year-old father of eight in Iganga has returned to the classroom to sit the 2026 Primary Leaving Examinations, inspired by his political ambitions and desire to complete his education. Meanwhile, 14 inmates at Soroti Main Prison are also sitting the exams, alongside expectant mothers and a recent mother, highlighting education opportunities for all. This year, 920,833 candidates are registere...

What explains the sudden cluster of cases out in Bunyangabu District? It is becoming clear that cancer in Uganda is no longer just a generic medical issue— and now related to how we eat? Guest: Dr Fred Okuku Consultant Medical Oncologist, Uganda Cancer Institute  Host: Raziah Athman 

Dive in as we talk about the role of physiotherapy and physical activity in preventing, managing, and rehabilitating cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) and stroke. Guests: Night Atwongirwe Senior Physiotherapist - Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital Herman Kazibwe  Head of Physiotherapy - Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital | MUST Host: Raziah Athman 

Uganda is gaining expanded access to the Chinese market after Beijing's implementation of zero tariffs on imports from 53 African countries. The move is expected to boost agricultural and manufactured exports. But how can exporters benefit from this policy?

Although malaria is preventable and treatable, it remains one of Uganda's leading causes of illness and death. According to the Ministry of Health and the World Health Organisation, Uganda recorded more than 16 million malaria cases and nearly 2,800 malaria-related deaths in 2023, with children under five the worst affected. Uganda is also among the countries contributing the highest number o...

Blood clots can be life-threatening if they form where they shouldn’t. What are the warning signs, who is most at risk, and how can they be treated? Guests: Dr Ddamulira Andrew - Internal Medicine Specialist, C Care Uganda  Dr Dan Oriba Langoya - Head of Dept. Internal Medicine, St Mary’s Hospital, Lacor  Abubakar Athman - Sharing Blood Clot Recovery Journey  Host:                                 ...

Uganda and China are reaffirming their longstanding partnership, with leaders highlighting cooperation in infrastructure, healthcare, agriculture and technology at a reception in Kampala marking the 77th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China.

A sharp disagreement has erupted in the Toro royal family over the selection of the new king to replace Omukama Oyo. On Thursday afternoon the two sons of the Musuuga Charles Kamurasi the head of the royal family, Patrick Mpuga and Solomon Nyaika addressed the press at Karuzika Palace and and accused the elders of misleading their father to misguide the public. Nyaika said that the elders who conv...

From Gulu to Mbale, Masaka to Mbarara, the mosquitos ravage communities in equal measure through mildly stinging bites. Raziah Athman and Samuel Nkuba find answers to the question; can science help defeat malaria?  Malaria, a high-volume killer in Uganda, is transmitted by female anopheles gambiae mosquitoes. 

New research by ICRW Africa finds that while women make up 55.8% of Uganda’s creative workforce, many still face gender discrimination, harassment, unequal pay and barriers linked to care work.

First Lady Janet Museveni has joined other leaders and institutions in mourning Tooro’s King Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, who died Thursday  aged  34.   Mrs. Museveni conveyed her condolences to the Queen Mother, the Royal Family and the people of Tooro, describing the death as a difficult time for the Kingdom and praying for strength and comfort for the bereaved.   King Oyo's death wa...

For many, becoming a bishop is the culmination of years of ministry, leadership and service. For Bishop Patience Kokundeka Museveni Rwabwogo, the journey began much earlier - with a personal encounter with faith and a calling she says she did not immediately embrace. Her Christian journey dates back to childhood, and over the years, what began as a call to pastoral ministry grew into a two-decade...

Eight years after Susan Magara's kidnapping and murder, the High Court has delivered its verdict.  New Vision CSI: Crime Stories retraces the kidnapping, murder and investigation that led to the criminal convictions .  

Every year around 600,000 people die from Malaria. Most of them are children under five years old.  The Malaria Podcast is a three-part series made by science journalist Olivia Ndubuisi exploring the past, present and future of Malaria. In this final episode, focused on the future, Olivia sits with scientists here in Entebbe, where these young people are exploring the science fiction idea that the...

If you’re African, it means that you are very familiar with Malaria. It also means you may have started to notice some differences in your experience of the disease.  For example, you may have heard people say insecticides that used to work no longer kill mosquitoes, or maybe you know someone who had to go to the hospital because the medicines they used to take did not work?  How can we explain th...

A disturbing courtroom exhibit. A hoe displayed as the alleged murder weapon. A young woman found hidden in a septic tank. In this third episode of Brenda Karamuzi murder case, we hear the defence case, the closing submissions, Justice Rugadya-Atwooki's judgment of 13 August 2011, the Court of Appeal decision, and the latest verified status of Tonku's appeal.

Malaria is a big issue for countries like Uganda.  It kills over 600,000 people every year and the most affected are children who are under five years old. There are efforts to combat the disease, and, in this series, we find out if it’s working and hear from Ugandan scientists who are fighting for us to win the war against mosquitoes in particular and malaria in general.   In this episode, scienc...

A school trip to Sipi Falls has ended in tragedy after a road crash in Kapchorwa claims the lives of 20 pupils from King David Junior School Ndejje. 

China has rolled out a set of regulations to curb dependency on AI-powered companion bots. 

Today, we journey into the misty forests of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park, a global biodiversity hotspot that is home to 10 of Uganda's 26 globally threatened bird species. But this is more than a story about rare birds. It's about young people transforming their lives through birdwatching, becoming citizen scientists, protecting one of Africa's most treasured forests, and provi...