Beyond the Rain: UgIFT’s Micro-Irrigation and the Rise of Resilient Farms
Agriculture is more than the backbone of Uganda’s economy; it is the lifeline of millions. With a population nearing 48 million, over 70% living…
Writing from the field — what we saw, who we spoke to, and what it means for the work.
Agriculture is more than the backbone of Uganda’s economy; it is the lifeline of millions. With a population nearing 48 million, over 70% living…
When Uganda launched the Micro-Scale Irrigation Program under the Uganda Intergovernmental Fiscal Transfers (UgIFT) initiative, the vision was clear: enable smallholder farmers to produce…
The mornings in Lamwo often began long before the sun came up. At the crack of five o’clock in the morning, when most children…
In the rolling plains of Karamoja, a region often defined by its challenges, young Lomokol Zachary begins his day before the first light of…
Nearly a decade ago, a World Bank review of Uganda’s education financing uncovered stark inequalities. Funding for learners was critically low, local governments had…
In the southeastern corner of Uganda, bordering Kenya, lies Busia District, a region known for its bustling cross-border trade, fertile land, and vibrant communities.…
On April 11, 2025, the Hoima Regional Blood Bank opened its doors, marking far more than the inauguration of a building; it was a…
By Ivan Lukanda, Ph.D Senior Lecturer, Makerere University For decades, the narrative of development in Uganda, as in many nations in the Global South,…
On Nakasero Hill, overlooking the bustle of Kampala, sits an institution that is as critical to Uganda’s survival as any major hospital or ministry…
From a marked-up draft passed around a validation meeting to a launch at the ICT Hub — what the “Claiming Space Online” toolkit has…