New Vision Podcast

The Skilling in Agripreneurship for Increased Youth Employment SAY project funded by the Embassy of the Kingdom of the Netherlands and implemented by AVSI Foundation is focused also on gender inclusion. This initiative aims to empower 18,800 youths aged 18-30 and 6,500 youths aged 13-18 with agricultural skills for immediate employment and long-term engagement in agriculture. The project strives t...

This episode of Around Uganda focuses on a pressing issue: Teso destroying its umbilical cord – the swamps. Sponsored by Vision Outdoor, Raziah Athman uncovers the impact of this environmental challenge and explores the solutions being pursued. Stay tuned for insights and a chance to win prizes, all right here on our podcast.

 The SAY project, funded by the Netherlands Embassy and executed by AVSI Foundation, aims to empower 18,800 youths aged 18-30 and 6,500 youths aged 13-18 with agricultural skills. Focusing on climate-smart agriculture, it enhances productivity sustainably while preparing youths for immediate and long-term engagement in agriculture.  Guests: Namusuubo Adrine - MD, Musoli Eden Farm,  Sande Aron - SA...

The rampant deforestation across the border in DRC can be felt in Zombo district, where it is taking a toll on the ecosystem and livelihoods alike. Raziah Athman hears from those worst affected.

In this episode of Business in 15, Simon Okitela looks at the impact of AI and how it will impact employability of millions of people. Plus, can the government regulate the usage of AI?

Refugees consume over 350,000 metric tons of wood per year, it is a smaller amount as wood fuel consumption has reduced with improved mud-stoves from locally available materials. However, the dangers are still glaring. Raziah Athman presents the climate realities inside Bidibidi refugee settlement in Yumbe district, where thousands of refugees have made a home. 

Uganda is home to over 1.5million refugees, whereas many arrive under difficult circumstances, many have gone ahead to settle in and establish their livelihood through different projects. Ahead of the World Refugee Day, Business in 15 speaks to Derrick Kyambadde the Supervisor Social Projects at Equity Bank Uganda Limited about the impact they have created through supporting refugees access financ...

Bidibidi is not just a refuge; it's become a community where thousands of South Sudanese refugees have forged new lives amidst uncertainty.  On this podcast, Raziah Athman is in West Nile, listening to refugees who are yearning to go back home and vote. 

The untold story of the Anglican martyrs

A chat with Eezzy 

A sit-down with Hellen Lukoma 

Culturally, women have a lower voice compared to that of men over trees but the Laura Women’s Shea Butter Entrepreneurship Group recognizes that their lifeline depends on the existence of shea nut trees. The women understand that by protecting shea trees, they are not only safeguarding their income sources but also the environment for generations to come. 

President Yoweri Museveni has praised the Christian churches for their role in breaking sectarianism, a major issue in Uganda's past regimes. He made these remarks at the Catholic Shrine in Namugongo during the Martyrs’ Day celebrations on 3rd June. This episode features reports compiled by Nelson Mandela Muhoozi, Michael Odeng, Juliet Lukwago, and Ibrahim Ruhweza for New Vision. 

As Uganda marks Martyrs Day, producer Sam Wakhakha and Raziah Athman tell the story of how 70 Muslim matyrs were killed. 

Emmanuel Balukusa joins over 7,000 pilgrims from Eastern Uganda and Kenya to pray for those who died on the journey to Namugongo. And, the Police has issued the traffic management plan for Martyrs Day celebrations on 3rd June. 

Civil Society Organisations and members of marliament on the health committee have raised equity concerns over new world pandemic agreement, saying it will affect Uganda’s response to pandemics. Nelson Muhoozi  listened to the dialogue on the agreement whose negotiations are ongoing at the 77th World Health Assembly (WHA).

Here is a playback of Kataleya & Kandle interview on Urban TV's Ug Celebrity 

After 14 days of walking with pilgrims over 400km from Nebbi district to the Namugongo Catholic Shrine in Kampala, New Vision production journalist Hannington Mutabaazi is asking himself; "what is my relationship with God?"

Fred Bwino Kyakulaga, the Minister of State for Agriculture in charge of crop production has emphasized the critical importance of enhancing tea quality across the industry.  In thi sepisode, George Omuga, the EATTA managing director, emphatically speaks about the need for fertilizers.  The sector is proposing a sh41.2bn fertilizer grant to enhance quality.

In a bold move to reignite the fight against HIV/AIDS, Kabuye Kyofatogabye, the state minister for KCCA and Metropolitan Affairs, has issued a directive urging schools to intensify their efforts in HIV prevention. 

Over 700 foot pilgrims were flagged off from Nebbi Catholic Parish, on may 15th 2024 by the newly appointed Archbishop of the Northern Uganda Ecclesiastical province Raphael P’mony Wokorach as they embark on a walk to the Uganda Martyrs Catholic Shrine in Namugongo. Hafiz Bakhit presents this podcast about the long grueling journey.

An alert is out by the Ministry of Agriculture. The Banana bunchy top disease is wreaking havoc on farms across the border of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Details in this podcast.

Refugees at Uganda's largest settlement, Bidibidi, are preparing for the national housing and population census. The exercise starts on Friday, May 10, 2024 and will run for ten days.

The highly anticipated Martyrs’ Choral Singing Competition has been launched to celebrate the vibrant choral traditions of our communities. Max Adii is the project manager, and explains what it takes and the prize money 

Umbilical cords hold a pivotal role in the journey of life. Yet, when wrapped around a baby's neck, they become agents of uncertainty and concern for both expectant mothers and medical practitioners alike. Our reporter John Musenze and wife Emily Namale share their experience.  Listen on the Vision Digital Experience App: https://newvisionapp.page.link/tu8Whe5nGVbPauXm6