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Raziah Athman is an award-winning journalist, she was Africanews’ Deputy Editor-in-Chief and Head of English edition of the channel but now produces news for Vision Group TV platforms, newspaper and podcasts. She started her journalistic career back in 2006 in Uganda working for the various media outlets, such as the Giraffe, which she established herself, but also Voice of Teso and Urban TV as a producer, reporter and presenter. She also freelanced as an international correspondent for TRT World, Africanews and reported for the BBC World Service under the Africa Partnership Project. At Africanews, Raziah managed the English language team - taking editorial responsibility for all content on both TV and online, in addition to working on her own reportage. Her report on aviation in Africa “Young Women Fly High in a Male Dominated Field” won the television reporting UMWA Gender Award, and “Kibiro Salt Mines Crumbling Due to Effects of Climate Change” won a honorary mention for 2023 ACME environmental reporting award. She is a regular moderator at panels and interviewer of prominent political and cultural figures, including the president of Rwanda Paul Kagame, the President of Uganda Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, as well as singing sensation Jose Chameleone. Raziah is the founder of #UgandaReading, a movement promoting a strong reading culture across Africa. She holds a master’s degree in Media Leadership and Innovation from Aga Khan University, and a bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication from Kampala International University.
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Uganda: A Local Language Software for the Visually Impaired
The Luganda Neural Text-to-Speech (LNTS) system has been developed to convert text in the Luganda language into audio, aiding visually impaired individuals in Uganda. Ronald Kizito from Makerere University led the development, supported by significant funding from the Ugandan Government. The software allows users to listen to texts in their native language, enhancing accessibility and promoting health. This innovation is seen as a model for other African languages.
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Uganda: The startup Aspire gives hope to refugees
Binyam Meles, an Ethiopian refugee in Uganda, founded the tech startup Aspire to empower other refugees through IT and English language training. Aspire has helped many refugees like Masajid Adam Omer, a Sudanese woman who improved her English and computer skills, facilitating her integration. The startup, supported by NGOs and local partners, has provided training to 250 refugees from various countries. Uganda, hosting about 1.5 million refugees, benefits from Aspire's website offering information in five languages to aid integration.
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Uganda: Yunga, a security application against crime
In Kyaliwajjala, a suburb of Kampala, community security efforts have been bolstered by Yunga, a digital network connecting residents to nearby police stations. Developed in 2019 by software engineer Anatoli Kirigwajjo, Yunga links communities within a 20 km radius through a monitor and alarm system connected to mobile phones. The application addresses significant security concerns, with Uganda ranking 13th in Africa for organized crime. The system, costing $135 annually, has already been adopted by 1,000 households, with plans to expand to 32,000 more. Yunga won the African Prize for Engineering Innovation in 2023, highlighting its potential to enhance police response capabilities.
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Uganda's Vanilla Paradox leaves farmers frustrated
Ugandan vanilla farmers are facing frustration due to fluctuating global prices and local challenges. Despite high global demand, local farmers like Dan Mukasa are questioning the profitability of vanilla farming as prices have plummeted from $80 to just over $1 per kilogram. The Ugandan government has implemented a designated harvesting period to protect farmers, but issues like theft and inconsistent quality persist. The government urges patience, highlighting the potential for future price increases. Uganda remains a significant vanilla exporter, second only to Madagascar in Africa.
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Uganda: Boat ambulance saving islanders
A boat ambulance at Bwama Health Center III on Lake Bunyonyi significantly reduces the time needed to transport patients from the islands to the health facility, improving access to medical care for pregnant women and other patients. The service, currently managed by the Ministry of Defense, will be handed over to the Ministry of Health in two years. The district requires additional boats to meet the needs of the islanders. The World Health Organization reports a maternal mortality ratio of 284 per 100,000 live births in Uganda.
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Ouganda : des soins ophtalmologiques pour les plus démunis
Gladys Atto, an ophthalmologist in Uganda, is dedicated to combating preventable blindness, particularly in the remote regions of Karamoja. She offers free eye care services to those who cannot access healthcare facilities, ensuring that even the most isolated individuals receive necessary treatments. Teresa, a mother suffering from cataracts, is one of the many patients benefiting from Dr. Atto's efforts. The Ugandan Ministry of Health reports that cataracts account for 57% of blindness cases in the country, highlighting the importance of such initiatives.
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River blindness increases in Uganda
River blindness, caused by blackflies, is resurging in Uganda, particularly around the River Aswa and Gulu district. Despite previous successful interventions, the return of rains has increased blackfly populations, raising concerns among health experts. The government continues mass drug administration, achieving 90% treatment coverage in rural areas, but the risk of infection remains high. Local leaders and health officials emphasize the need for renewed efforts to control the blackfly population and prevent further cases of river blindness.
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Oil palm growing picks pace in Uganda
Oil palm cultivation in Uganda, which began in 2005, is gaining momentum among farmers like Edwin Kiseka, who started in 2013. Despite challenges such as price fluctuations and expensive fertilizers, the crop's cultivation is expanding. Uganda's palm oil exports reached $45 million in 2020, with the government collaborating with private companies to enhance the market. The focus is on agro-industrialization to create internal markets, as emphasized by Ramathan Ggoobi, the permanent secretary of the Ministry of Finance. The Ssese Islands alone generate at least $280,000 monthly from oil palm, with over one million trees grown.
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Uganda: hiking a mountain for charity
Six-year-old Ray Tumuhimbise has become the youngest hiker in Uganda's tourism sector, scaling peaks to raise funds for sanitary towels for vulnerable school girls through the Kupata initiative. His efforts have led to positive changes in health and attitudes towards menstruation at Kamuganguzi Janan Luwum secondary school. Ray's mountaineering, which includes conquering Mount Muhavura, has inspired locals to take up hiking and he is preparing to climb Mount Elgon next.
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Presenting Football Planet on africanews, questioning CAF’s decision to cancel Women’s AFCON.
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#UgandaReading features Robert Kabushenga on CEO’s Top 3; a multimedia series created for leaders like him to share their favorite go-to books, aiming at inspiring readership and leadership.
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