New Vision Podcast

Is tree planting a form of climate change action or a business?  

Abraham Sule stepped out of the living room as his mom prepared for him a meal one evening and that was the last time he was seen.  Ibrahim Ruhweza joins Raziah Athman for another intriguing story that takes a shocking turn.

As Uganda marks the 44th Tarehe Sita anniversary, how did a young boy find himself serving in the army? Joshua Kato shares his story from the days of the struggle. Plus, we bring you an inside look at how different regions are commemorating this historic moment. Theme; “celebrating people's struggle for unity, security, and peace for socio-economic transformation.”

Goma is cautiously starting to come back to life after several days of fighting between Congolese forces and M23 fighters, but the morgues are overflowing and members of the Congolese Red Cross and the International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) are still collecting dozens of bodies a day. At least 700 people were killed and 2,800 wounded in the fighting for control of Goma between Sunday and...

Unravelling the chilling murder of Desire Mirembe, a young woman whose life was tragically cut short by the man she loved. Despite a confession from her boyfriend, Dr. Matthew Kirabo, and overwhelming evidence, Desire’s family waited in agony for justice. What was really behind the delay? 

In Hoima, the Ministry of Health makes strides in improving health infrastructure. Bunyoro hosts an exciting bicycle race competition, and in Buliisa, there’s a leadership change at Police 

In this episode, we celebrate the outstanding performance of students in the 2024 Primary Leaving Examinations (PLE) across Hoima, Masindi, and Kagadi. We also take a closer look at how the integration of ICT into classrooms is revolutionizing learning, particularly in science education. 

Ibrahim Ruhweza recently wrote about the increase of children on the streets supposedly preaching the word of God and how fake pastors are fleecing unsuspecting believers. 

Investigative journalist Ibrahim Ruhweza shares his shocking personal encounter with crime and discusses the safety concerns in Uganda's capital.

How was a shipment of 21 tonnes of coffee beans worth over sh280 million stolen from under the noses of security officers? Your guess is right. This wasn’t just any robbery; it was planned by those meant to uphold the law. 

In Kanungu district, western Uganda, where HIV and poverty have left children without parents, a community of grandmothers is reshaping their future one family at a time.

In Gulu City, northern Uganda, a silent mental health crisis continues to grip young people battling stress, trauma, and depression, often without support. Amid stigma, poverty, and limited mental health services, a grassroots innovation is offering hope. Dance Plus Therapy, an approach that blends movement with counseling and peer support, is helping youth reclaim their lives one step at a time. 

[Beijing Chronicles] China was isolated from the civilisations of the West by the world’s highest mountains, some of the largest and most severe deserts and long distances. But deep in the silence of ages, as a civilisation was shaping, art thrived as a living, breathing force within the culture. To experience Chinese art, the autumn 2024 Dongfang Scholarship participants at Peking University, vis...

The International AIDS Society (IAS) has recently appointed a new president, Dr. Beatriz Greenstein. Dr. Greenstein, an infectious disease physician from Rio de Janeiro, has dedicated over 30 years to advancing HIV prevention and treatment. In an exclusive interview with our health and science journalist John Musenze, she shares her vision for the future of the IAS and what we can expect over the...

We’re taking you to the bustling Malaba border where travelers are facing new and stringent health screenings. As mpox—formerly known as monkeypox—raises concerns across the continent, Uganda has intensified its border controls to combat this emerging threat.

With over 300 traders and a monthly influx of additional vendors, the market’s two aging pit latrines are woefully inadequate, leading to long queues and unsanitary conditions. The vendors have long voiced their concerns, highlighting the risks and discomfort they endure daily. New toilets have brought hope.

Today, August 20th, we’re marking #WorldMosquitoDay, a crucial day dedicated to raising awareness about one of the planet’s most dangerous creatures—mosquitoes. Known for transmitting deadly diseases like malaria, dengue, chikungunya, and more, mosquitoes put billions of lives at risk each year. Malaria, in particular, remains a severe global threat, with nearly half of the world’s population at r...

As Uganda observes World Mosquito Day, we assess the effects of malaria on Hoima's communities and discuss the crucial steps needed to combat this silent crisis.

As 1,500 medics begin their internship, the ministry of health wants sh18.8 billion to meet a shortfall that is causing a backlog of placements. 

Bazilio Katerega resigned his accounting job to save babies born too early when one of his preterm twins died. As Uganda joins rest of the world to mark the World Breast Feeding week, his Preterm Infants Parents Network is teaching mothers what to do after discharge from neonatal ICU. 

Around Uganda:  Why are we very angry and how can we control anger? Raziah Athman speaks with Dr. Joan Amongin, a psychiatry resident at Makerere University, about anger management. 

In the face of rising drug abuse among teenagers, experts are suggesting testing for substances in school. 

Mushroom has been known as a healthy food that can be exported at good prices but now one woman is changing this narrative, instead using it to make wine. 

In the aftermath of the UPDF recruitment exercise, aspirations soar for some while others face heartbreak.