New Vision Podcast

In Kisumu, 2007, a grieving crowd asked for guns. Raila Odinga gave them words. Amida Anyanzwa was there - and this is how the late former prime minister’s choice changed everything.

A family celebration turns into a brutal crime scene. When Hannington Asiimwe Musasizi is found bound and bleeding in his home, suspicion quickly falls on his wife, Diana Luttu Nabbengo. What really happened that afternoon in Kawempe?  Based on original reporting by Michael Odeng for the New Vision.

He was more than a politician. To millions, he was Baba, a father, a fighter. In this tribute, we remember Raila Odinga.

In this episode of Around Uganda, we bring you words of reconciliation from Chris Rwakasisi, once a powerful government minister, later a condemned prisoner, and now a man reborn through grace and forgiveness. Rwakasisi served as Minister of State for Security under President Milton Obote in the early 1980s. Following the 1986 change of government, he was arrested, tried, and sentenced to death. F...

In this special edition, we take you to State House, Entebbe, where President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni addressed the nation during the 2025 National Prayer Breakfast. With a theme centered on “The Power of Forgiveness and Reconciliation,” the President reflected on Uganda’s past, its spiritual journey, and the moral compass needed to guide its future. From wartime memories to heartfelt appeals for n...

With support from ADRA- Uganda, Right to Play, Oxfam and Care Uganda in partnership with Global Affairs- Canada, we are exploring Youth Voices and why adolescent participation in health decisions matters. Guests:  Rogers Golooba, Senior Probation and Welfare Officer, Ministry of Gender and Labor and Social Development Pio Ndahilo, project Manager of TOGETHER Project implemented by ADRA-Uganda  Joa...

February 3, 2012 — Kampala businessman Wilberforce Noah Wamala is brutally tortured and stabbed to death inside his own home. His houseboy, Sadiq Mugerwa, also murdered.  But this wasn’t a random robbery — the killers knew exactly what they wanted. Vital documents stolen, expensive cars left untouched.  Original story was reported by Charles Etukuri for the New Vision 

As Uganda marked 63 years of independence on October 9, 2025, President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni delivered a wide-ranging address at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds, focusing on the country’s progress, stability, and future economic outlook. In his speech, the President paid tribute to the Uganda People's Defence Forces (UPDF) and other security agencies for preserving peace and security—pillars he d...

In Uganda’s Albertine region, a dream is getting closer to reality. The first commercial oil drop is expected in 2026, after two decades of the making. But as the rigs dig into wells, and pipelines are installed through rural communities, a global climate clock is ticking. 

Eight candidates have been duly nominated to run for the 2026 presidential election. The Electoral Commission (EC) on Wednesday, September 24, 2025, cleared those that will vie for the 2026 general elections at their grounds in Lweza - Lubowa, Wakiso District. The incumbent President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) will face off with former army commander Maj. Gen....

Disturbing details emerged indicating that a report compiled by the US Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) on the assassination of former Police spokesperson Andrew Felix Kaweesi, has gone missing, New Vision has learnt.  This came to the fore after security agencies re-opened investigations into the murder. The development has raised fresh questions over the handling of the high-profile murder...

In northern Uganda, the army is removing tens of thousands of cattle belonging to nomadic herders, known as the Balaalo.  The government says these herders, mostly from western Uganda and neighboring countries, are illegally occupying land and causing conflict with local communities.  Raziah Athman has been following the progress of Operation Harmony.

Men are no longer the kings they used to be, and due to the change of roles, men have abandoned their role of provision, and in the long run, it has caused women to lose respect for men.  In a real sense, it is easier to submit to a man who is a provider, and that is why men are supposed to be the head in the family.  Jackie Nalubwama says, a woman’s money, should be left to her. 'Kameza mone...

It is the Ugandan election campaign season and the real competition is not just in speeches or size of rallies, it is also in the pictures on posters, billboards and ballot boxes. Listen to the story behind Uganda’s political symbols, reported by Joseph Batte and Nelson Mndela Muhoozi, narrated by Raziah Athman. 

Dating and relationships can be hard but can even be harder if you don't allow yourself to heal from past hurt. Past scars can become wounds in your current relationships. In this episode, we teach you how you can heal from past scars - encourage you to know yourself, spend time with yourself so that you don't become the problem in your relationships.

To commemorate the 30th anniversary of Uganda’s Constitution promulgation, Vision Group will on October 7, publish a comprehensive magazine that highlights the milestones covered under the Constitution. When the National Resistance Army NRA overran Kampala under the leadership of president Yoweri Museveni, the journey to transit to constitutional rule started almost immediately with the issuance o...

How do you stay committed in a relationship when faced with temptation? Francis Emukule and Jacky Nalubwama discuss 

This topic touches many Ugandan homes: how much kalo (millet bread) or matooke (steamed green bananas) is too much, especially for those living with or at risk of diabetes. To help us unpack this, we spoke with Dr. Dan Oriba Langoya, Professor Robert Kalyesubula, and two expert nutritionists. Together, they explore when even wholesome staples can stress blood sugar, and how to enjoy them wisely in...

Men love genuinely and will go the distance for the women they love. Some even pay tuition for their heartthrobs. But how genuine are they? Can it be called love if they await marriage as the reward? Join Francis Emukule and Jacky Nalubwama, as they discuss love's generosity from the men's side.

In 2011, President Museveni promised to build a public University in Bunyoro. Over the years, the promise never seemed forthcoming that many people from Bunyoro thought it was only a political sham. Annette Najjemba spoke to members of the University task force and the man who donated land to build the university. They confirm the University will have its first intake in August/September 2027

At 85 years old, Regina Nalubega should be spending her sunset years in peace. Instead, she finds herself entangled in a fierce land conflict that has left her traumatised and imprisoned.  A resident of Lugangu Village in Najja Sub-County, Buikwe District, Nalubega says she legally acquired her land in 1980 from a man named Joseph Wasswa and has lived on it ever since. Her troubles escalated follo...

The problem of being overweight and its deep connections to diabetes, heart disease, general discomfort and mobility issues remain quite evident across our society In many East African communities, being overweight is still seen by some as a sign of prosperity, comfort, or even social status. But behind that perception lies a growing health crisis, one that silently affects our energy, our indepen...

The fall of NRM giants. The rise of new voices. And a bitter contest between two of Uganda’s most powerful women. Raziah Athman presents.

The Weekend Vision team followed the case in which a 12-year-old orphan was sodomised by a fake pastor in Fort Portal. The victim, Alpha, failed to report his ordeal because the accused had threatened him. Listen to the detailed account of the horror presented by Raziah Athman.

Across Africa, social protection systems remain largely genderblind, overlooking the unique vulnerabilities and roles of women in care, household and informal work. To ensure inclusivity, gender responsiveness must be at the core of their design. Experts from the International Center for Research on Women join Raziah Athman, to discuss issues and measures.