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New Vision Podcast
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How reformed poachers are helping save pangolins
1w ago00:09:45Tap to summarizePangolins are the most trafficked mammals in the world, and Uganda is both a home to four species and a major transit route for the illegal trade in their scales. In this episode of Around Uganda, we travel to Kanungu District near Bwindi Impenetrable Forest to meet conservationist Moses Arinaitwe and his team at Pangolin Rescue Center Uganda.Working alongside local communities, wildlife authorities, and even former poachers, the team rescues pangolins from smugglers, rehabilitates them, and returns them to the wild.
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How a bodyguard killed minister Charles Okello Engola
3w ago00:12:45Tap to summarizeMinister Charles Okello Engola survived war zones, rebel attacks and decades of military service. Yet his life ended not on a battlefield, but in the driveway of his own home. Why did Private Wilson Sabiiti open fire?
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Who killed Isma Olaxess [New Vision CSI: Crime Stories]
3w ago00:13:39Tap to summarizeIn this episode of New Vision CSI: Crime Stories, we revisit the murder of controversial blogger and social commentator Isma Olaxess, who was gunned down outside his home in Kyanja, Kampala, on May 6, 2023. Drawing on original reporting by Charles Etukuri, Alex Balimwikungu, Jeff Andrew Lule, and Stuart Yiga, we reconstruct Olaxess' final hours, examine the investigation, and explore key leads - including a mysterious phone call and forensic evidence
Transcribe →The stain Oboth-Oboth wants removed: Corruption in Parliament
4w ago00:09:02Tap to summarizeFresh from his victory as Speaker of the 12th Parliament, Jacob Marksons Oboth-Oboth says corruption is “a stain we must get rid of as soon as possible.” Listen to this New Vision exclusive interview hosted by Nelson Mandela Muhoozi.
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Balancing marriage and science [Bride and Groom]
May 2100:20:14Tap to summarizeOn Bride and Groom, we explore the real stories behind love, marriage, family and ambition. In this episode, malaria advocate and scientist Krystal Mwesiga Birungi shares her journey of balancing motherhood, marriage and a demanding global career
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Rise and fall of speaker Anita Among
May 2000:14:10Tap to summarizeIn this episode of The New Vision Podcast, journalists Nelson Kiva, Simon Masaba and Nelson Mandela Muhoozi examine the rise and troubles of Speaker Anita Among, one of the most powerful and controversial figures in Uganda’s politics. From her rapid rise in Parliament after crossing to the NRM, to the corruption allegations, international sanctions and public scrutiny over her wealth and leadership style, the discussion unpacks the events that have shaped her political journey.
Transcribe →Anita Among’s Rolls-Royce: when luxury meets power
May 1700:08:14Tap to summarizeA billion-shilling luxury SUV has done more than turn heads, it has triggered raids, tax battles, and a political shockwave at the highest levels of power.Tonight, we go inside the Rolls-Royce Cullinan controversy linked to former Speaker Anita Annet Among, and what it reveals about wealth, accountability, and the widening gap between Uganda’s leaders and its citizens.
Transcribe →Stunting in children: why nutrition matters most
May 1400:14:10Tap to summarizeStunting remains one of Uganda’s most pressing child health challenges, affecting millions of children and shaping their future development, learning and productivity. At the heart of the solution is the first 1,000 days of life, a critical window from conception to a child’s second birthday where proper nutrition can change the course of a life.In this episode, we explore how feeding practices, maternal health, and early childhood care influence stunting and overall development. We are joined by Dr Sabrina Kitaka, Pediatrician at Mulago National Referral Hospital; Esther Nalugga, Clinical Nutritionist; Laura Ahumuza, Senior Nutritionist at the Ministry of Health; and Yves Willemot, Chief Communication Officer at UNICEF Uganda, as we unpack what it takes to give every child a healthy start in life.Through a month-long campaign from April to May, 2026, New Vision in partnership with UNICEF and the Ministry of Health spotlight the challenges and solutions shaping children’s diets and their chances of a healthy start.
Transcribe →'Term no sleep': Museveni swears in for seventh term
May 1200:12:01Tap to summarizePresident Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has been sworn in for a seventh consecutive five-year term as Uganda’s Head of State, pledging a new five-year agenda focused on “no sleep” in the fight against corruption and efforts to boost wealth creation and productivity. The ceremony at Kololo Ceremonial Grounds attracted thousands of guests, including regional leaders and dignitaries, as Uganda marked the start of the 2026–2031 presidential term.
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The first 1,000 days: how early nutrition shapes children’s lives
May 1000:13:51Tap to summarizeWhat children eat in their earliest years shapes survival, learning and future productivity. Yet for many families, nutrition is constrained by habits, misinformation and limited choices. As Uganda confronts persistent malnutrition, there is growing recognition that change requires informed communities and stronger policies. Through a month-long campaign from April to May, New Vision in partnership with UNICEF and the Ministry of Health spotlight the challenges and solutions shaping children’s diets and their chances of a healthy start.
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