Voice of Kigezi: Winner of the inaugural Liz Hughes Award for Her Farm Radio
This story was originally published in March 2019. Broadcasters can apply for the 2021 Liz Hughes Award for Her Farm […]
Bringing farmers and broadcasters closer together: Rubanda Tukore FM
Rubanda Tukore FM, a Ugandan radio station, has found ways to bring itself closer to the farmers in its listening […]
Uganda: Pregnant mothers struggle to access sexual and reproductive health services due to COVID-19 lockdown measures
Milly Apiyo breaks into tears as she struggles to explain how she recently lost her unborn baby when she couldn’t […]
Uganda: In African villages, coronavirus sparks fears of a spike in malaria deaths (Thomson Reuters)
In her small home in northern Uganda surrounded by the six children she cares for, Acayo Rose, 74, sleeps under […]
Uganda: Parents adjust to new childcare duties during COVID-19
Over the past few months, Beatrice Luzobe has had more time at home for family, meaning more bonding time, more […]
Uganda: COVID-19 ban on livestock markets makes life difficult for chicken farmer
This story was originally published on April 27. It’s 12 o’clock noon on a hot sunny day, and the temperature […]
Uganda: Women fear food shortages will make coronavirus and HIV a deadly mix (Trust)
Before Uganda’s coronavirus lockdown, Matina had a morning routine. After waking, she drank tea, ate a little, and took her […]
Uganda: COVID-19 ban on livestock markets makes life difficult for chicken farmer
It’s 12 o’clock noon on a hot sunny day, and the temperature is soaring to 30 degrees Celsius. But Geoffrey […]
Uganda: Fertilizer helps coffee farmers increase yields
It’s late afternoon and the weather is mild. Josephine Nansanga is smiling as she dries harvested coffee on a tarpaulin […]
Uganda: Pruning helps coffee farmers increase yields
Joseph Mugerwa walks from one coffee tree to another, a red pruning tool called a secateur in his right hand. […]