Uganda

Edna Namara

Senior Reporter

Edna Namara is a Global Press Journal reporter based in Kampala, Uganda. She specializes in reporting about power and bodily autonomy. Born and raised in the Kabale district of western Uganda, Edna was a secondary-school teacher prior to becoming a journalist.

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Uganda

Edna Namara

Senior Reporter

Edna Namara is a Global Press Journal reporter based in Kampala, Uganda. She specializes in reporting about power and bodily autonomy. Born and raised in the Kabale district of western Uganda, Edna was a secondary-school teacher prior to becoming a journalist.

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Articles

Human Rights

Behind the Wheel With Uganda’s Pioneering Women Drivers

Health

Worth the Salt? Artisanal Miners Continue to Work Despite Health Concerns

Human Rights

Rural Outposts Bring Resources, Hope to Women in Abusive Marriages

Human Rights

Lockdowns Offered Glimpse of Retirement — and Some Didn’t Like It

Economy

Dearth of Wild Mushrooms Becomes an Opportunity for Farmers

Economy

Motorcycle Taxi Loans: Ticket Out of Poverty, or Predatory Trap?

Human Rights

‘The Scare Is Real’: Prominent Ugandans Fear Poisoning

Environment

Brutal Journey to Slaughterhouse Ignites Beef with Animal Rights Activists

Human Rights

Lawsuit Targets Police Officers’ Shoddy Housing

Economy

Women Traders Face a Perilous Journey Across the Border

Health

How the Pandemic Forced Patients Off Their Medication

Education

As Private Schools Close, Public Classrooms Fight Overcrowding

Environment

Cats Have a Bad Rap. She Hopes to Change That.

Education

Push to Resurrect Kiswahili Gains Momentum

Education

Racing to Groom the Next Generation of Athletes

Human Rights

Court Ruling Brings Hope to a Displaced People

Human Rights

As Uganda Fights Terrorism, Citizens Blame Police Violence

Economy

A Place to Stay: Landless Ugandans Turn To Housesitting

Health

Where Vasectomies Are Rare, Some Men Challenge Tradition

Education

A Big Pay Raise — For Those Teaching the Right Stuff

Environment

Burning Issues: Uganda Struggles to Fight Surge in Fires

Economy

Owning a Car Is a Dream. Driving It? A Nightmare.

Human Rights

Facing Old Age Without Adequate Support

Coronavirus

As Cases Rise, Young Adults Flout Coronavirus Restrictions

Environment

Mysterious Fish Deaths Throw Fishing Industry Into Turmoil

Environment

Battling Rising Water in Uganda’s Wetlands

Human Rights

After Violent Election, Ugandans Demand Justice

Health

To Promote Family Planning, Priest Targets Poverty

Health

Uganda’s Construction Boom Carries a Brutal Cost for Workers

Health

In Uganda, Addiction Treatment Is a Privilege Few Can Afford

Health

Country’s Latrine Goals Pose Unintended Threat

Health

Money-Making Scrap or Armed Bomb? Abandoned Explosives Pose Deadly Risks in Uganda

Coronavirus

Stranded Abroad, Many Ugandans Don’t Know When They’ll Get Home

Human Rights

Urbanization Efforts Uproot Ugandans

Education

On Uganda’s Lake Bunyonyi, the Hardest Part of School Is Getting There

Health

Expelled and Stigmatized, Uganda’s Pregnant Teens Turn to Abortion

Human Rights

Ugandans Seek Justice Through Reality Television

Human Rights

Thefts at Motor Accident Scenes Leave Ugandan Authorities Unable to Identify Bodies

Arts

Is Honesty the Best Policy at Ugandan Funerals?

Human Rights

When Husbands Don’t Leave a Will, Widows Must Fight for Their Inheritance

Economy

Boda Boda Drivers Say They’d Rather Flee Accidents Than Get Insurance

Economy

In Uganda, Local Fashion Industry Gets a Government Boost

Economy

Fake It to Make It: Forged Credentials a Risky Shortcut to Success in Uganda

Environment

Despite Law, Ugandan Livestock Graze Freely as Owners Go Unpunished

Economy

In Uganda’s Capital, Middlemen Discover the Gap Between Buyers and Sellers

Economy

Tired of Corruption, Ugandans Explore Formal Banking Opportunities

Economy

Holiday Crime in Downtown Kampala? Not This Year, Shopkeepers Say

Human Rights

How to Stop Crime? Ugandan Police Try New Methods; Downtown Crime Rate Falls

Health

Kampala Clinic Offers Hair Transplants for Balding Ugandans

Human Rights

Hundreds of Ugandans Still Homeless After Devastating Mudslide

Raising Dog Detectives: Breeding and Training Uganda’s Police Canine Unit

To Mark International Day of the Girl, a Look at the Joys and Hardships of Girlhood

Health

For Ugandans Who Can’t Find Care at Home, India Is a Destination for Medical Tourism

Health

Arrested for Reporting a Road Accident: The Price of Being a Good Samaritan in Uganda

Economy

Seeking Jobs Abroad, Young Ugandans Put a Premium on Finding Recruiters They Can Trust

Health

As Market for Pesticides Booms, Uganda Seeks Better Regulation

Education

Signal Lost: Uganda’s ‘Digital Migration’ Leaves Some Behind

Human Rights

Despite Uganda’s Worthy Efforts for Refugees From South Sudan, Challenges Still Abound

Health

To Fight Spread of Diseases, Woman Creates Foot Pedal to Make It Easier to Wash Hands

Education

A Daily Problem for Some Young Ugandans: Guard Crops, or Go to School?

Health

Mental Health Stigma in Uganda Hinders Treatment, Suicide Prevention

Human Rights

Q&A: Why Every Landowner Needs a Land Title

Economy

In a System of Polygamy and Patriarchy, Ugandan Women Find Power in Lending Practices That Require Their Approval

Arts

Steamed to Perfection, Luwombo is a Healthy Dish with a Touch of Home

Arts

One Hour In Uganda: Science and Lore Explain Unique Cave Formations

Human Rights

Citizens React: Ugandans Discuss Activist Stella Nyanzi’s Arrest, Tactics

Environment

One Hour in Uganda: Soak in the Healing Waters of Kitagata Hot Springs

Health

An Alternative Therapy Changes Ugandans’ Views About Methods to Treat Chronic Pain

Economy

Citizens React: How Will Uganda Change After Oil Production Brings Major Revenue?

Human Rights

Q&A: Architect of Uganda’s Anti-Gay Laws Describes Motivations, Goals

Economy

Criminals On The Run in Kampala as Ugandan Police Tackle Holiday Crime

Health

Western Eating Disorders Hit Uganda, Hurt Teen Girls’ Health and School Performance

Health

Ugandan Chefs Reduce Fried Foods on Menu to Meet Growing Demand for Healthy Options

Health

Parents Who Fail to Have Kids Vaccinated Face Fines, Jail Time Under New Ugandan Law

Economy

Grasshoppers, Uganda’s Seasonal Snack, Bring Business Boom for Traders

Environment

Green Energy Program in Uganda Fights Hunger, Protects Refugees From Sexual Assault

Migration

Citizens React: Ugandans Share Why They Fled Their Capital City Ahead of Election

Environment

As Uganda’s Plastic Bag Ban Takes Hold, Women Create Woven, Reusable Bags

Health

Sanitary Pads for Refugees in Uganda Pulled Due to Quality Concerns

Hellen Baleke trains with fellow boxer George Wamala. Baleke and her sister, Diana Turyanabo, started boxing as a self-defense strategy, but they became decorated amateur athletes.

Human Rights

Sisters Pioneer Women’s Boxing in Uganda