How Gulu’s HIV patients were left behind after community support programmes collapsed.
When the programmes stopped, many of those services disappeared almost overnight. By Teddy Dokotho Gulu City. Every morning, health workers across facilities in Gulu City comb through patient records looking for people who have missed their HIV treatment appointments. Some simply forgot or changed their phone numbers; a few have not been seen for months. […]
NUMEC Elects New Board Chair, Signals Governance Shift
By Our Reporter Gulu, Uganda — The Northern Uganda Media Club (NUMEC) has elected new board leadership to strengthen governance and guide the organisation through a major institutional transition. At its inaugural board meeting, Chowoo Willy was elected Chairperson of the Board, with Felista Auma as Vice Chairperson. Willy, a media entrepreneur with experience in radio, […]
Trapped by Climate Change: Small-Scale Farmers failing to transit to climate smart practices.
Many farmers cite the high cost of inputs, such as weather-resistant seeds, irrigation systems, and solar-powered equipment, as a major obstacle. By Willy Chowoo Gulu City—When Odokonyero Francis borrowed three million Ugandan shillings in an agricultural loan from the bank to invest in farming, he hoped to turn his fortune around. Instead, the small-scale farmer […]
