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Disability
11 November 2026, 1:46 am
Whose infrastructure is Uganda building? NUDIPU challenges works ministry on dis…
By Paul Kabali The National Union of Disabled Persons of Uganda (NUDIPU) has called on the Ministry of Works and Transport to prioritise disability inclusion in the planning, design, construction and maintenance of Uganda’s transport infrastructure, citing persistent barriers that…
14 October 2026, 4:38 pm
Embrace people living with mental health conditions
By Ssenoga Patrick Mr Edward Tahura, a medic and councillor representing persons living with mental health conditions, says continuous community sensitisation can play a significant role in reducing stigma surrounding mental health. He explains that people experiencing mental health challenges…
1 April 2026, 2:25 pm
Preventive care in infancy key to avoiding hearing loss
By Ssenoga Patrick In this talk show, we hosted Mrs Masitula Nalubwama, Mr Wabuya Hudson, and Mr Moses Sserwadda from the Uganda Federation of the Hard of Hearing. They highlighted barriers affecting learners with hearing loss and discussed what the…
30 November 2025, 11:40 am
A life saved: Joan Nambumba’s journey from isolation to hope
By Byamukama Alozious In a small village in Kireka, Luweero, 15-year-old Joan Nambumba was born with epilepsy, a condition that has significantly affected her life. Abandoned by her parents, Vincent Senoga and an unknown mother, Joan was taken in by…
30 March 2025, 2:31 pm
Profile of a father raising a child with disability
By Robinah Nanfuka In this episode of the Children talks show radio program, we host a father, Mr Lubega Jude and he shares his experience of raising a child with disability independently in the community. The Children’s program airs every…
16 October 2024, 10:53 am
Uganda’s hidden cost of disability
By Makku Hassan Living with a disability in Uganda comes with unseen expenses, beyond the obvious financial struggles. Societal attitudes, deeply ingrained, inflate the cost of daily life, making it more challenging for persons with disabilities. Discriminatory practices, such as…