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Writing from the field — what we saw, who we spoke to, and what it means for the work.

Solar

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…

Water

The Irrigation Revolution was a Partnership Effort.” A Conversation with MAAIF’s Principal Engineer

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…

Education

They no longer carry jerrycans before the sun rises. They are carrying books

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…

Education

Zachary’s Journey: From Long Walks in Napak to Makerere University

In the rolling plains of Karamoja, a region often defined by its challenges, young Lomokol Zachary begins his day before the first light of…

Digital Rights

Seeds of Change: How UgIFT Is Redrawing Uganda’s Education Map

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…

Digital Rights

From Distance to Doorstep: Transforming Maternal Care in Busia district

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.…

Hoima’s New Lifeline: How a Regional Blood Bank is Turning Shortages into Survival

On April 11, 2025, the Hoima Regional Blood Bank opened its doors, marking far more than the inauguration of a building; it was a…

Digital Rights

Beyond Aid, Beyond Borders: How UgIFT is Forging a Unified Future for Uganda

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,…

Digital Policy

Keeping the Pulse Alive: Uganda’s Journey to Reliable Blood Transfusion, In a conversation with UBTS’ Dr. Dorothy Kyeyune Byabazaire

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…

Digital Rights

Claiming Space Online: How a Toolkit Is Changing the Way Students Live on the Internet

From a marked-up draft passed around a validation meeting to a launch at the ICT Hub — what the “Claiming Space Online” toolkit has…