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Previously, on keeping up with Youth politics and spotlighting the next generation of political leaders, senior Switcher @l_mwesigwa speaks to @Ismahw110 , the 29th guild president of @OfficialMubs in an exclusive. Stay tuned, the whole interview is dropping Monday. @Makerere #switchafrica #shapingthefuture #mubs

Under Uganda’s labor laws, every working mother has the right to maternity leave, job protection, and fair treatment at work because building a career and building a family are not competing dreams. They are both valid. Motherhood is not the end of ambition. And a career should never come at the cost of dignity, family, or health. Switched by @Dismas_Nuwaine #shapingculture #shapingthefuture #africanstories

English On 20th May, Uganda, through the Uganda National Bureau of Standards UNBS, is going to join the rest of the world to celebrate World Metrology Day, as it spreads awareness about the importance of measurements. Luganda Nga 20 omwezi ogwokutaano, Uganda ng'eyita mu kutongole kya gavumenti ekya Uganda National Bureau of Standards UNBS egenda kwegatta ku nsiyonna okujaguza olunaku lwa World Metrology day nga bwemanyisa n'eggwanga omugaso gw'ebipimo. Switched by @DivineMercyNal #qualitycontrol #africanstories #switchafrica

Uganda’s press history is the story of a long struggle to tell the truth. From the Uganda Argus to today’s digital platforms, journalists have faced censorship, intimidation, and even death to keep the public informed and hold those in power accountable. It is a reminder that whoever controls information shapes the national conversation, and that a free press is essential to democracy and development. Switched by @Dismas_Nuwaine #pressfreedom #switchafrica #shapingculture

We’re more "connected" than ever, yet global data shows youth loneliness is at an all-time high. It isn't just a feeling; clinically, chronic isolation is proving to be as lethal as smoking 15 cigarettes a day. We sit down with a clinical psychiatrist to uncover how the "survival mode" of city life and the trap of infinite scrolling are physically shortening lives. Switched by @ShadrachBethel #mentalhealthawarenessmonth #shapingthefuture #switchafrica #africanstories

English: President Museveni declares a "Kisanja of No More Sleep.” What does this regional economic shakeup mean for youth employment and cross-border business in East Africa? We break it down. Kiswahili: Rais Museveni atangaza “ Hakuna Kulala” Je, msukosuko huu mpya wa kiuchumi kikanda una maana gani kwa ajira za vijana na biashara za mipakani ndani ya Afrika Mashariki? Tunakuchambulia. Switched by @GloryJolly1 #switchafrica #M7SwearsIn2026 #switchafrica #shapingthefuture #africanstories

You probably already know that President Yoweri Museveni took his very first oath of office in 1986 after a five-year guerrilla war brought him to power. You know still that, on 12th, just the other day, he was sworn in for a seventh consecutive term of office. In the video, l am drawing a juxtaposition between 1986 and 2026 swearing in ceremonies. Switched by @Dismas_Nuwaine #M7Swearsin2026

Policy meets performance. President Museveni has turned the political podium into a stage for sharp wit and calculated humor. From schooling global powers to taking jabs at the opposition, we break down how the "Man with the Hat" uses the punchline as a political weapon. Switched by @ShadrachBethel #M7SwearsIn2026 #switchafrica #shapingthefuture #africanstories

Ugandans often say Kampala is fun in the night, what you might have missed out on social media after the first ever drone show in Kampala. #M7SwearsIn2026 #switchafrica #shapingthefuture

Misinformation is clouding the reality of our changing climate. From claims that the heat is a "natural cycle" to rumors that it’s a "global hoax," disinformation stalls the urgent action needed today. This report strips away the myths to spotlight the truth beneath the plastic. We go beyond the headlines to provide a practical toolkit for every Ugandan, demonstrating how to use Google Reverse Image Search to catch recycled footage and Lateral Reading to verify sources before they go viral. Switched by @afayobethel #climatechange #shapingculture #shapingthefuture #africanstories

English: Rwanda is the ultimate winner of this year's UEFA champions league, despite the final results later this month. But how can a country more so in Africa win a european club cup? we break this down for you. Luganda: Rwanda y'egenda okuwangula ekikopo kya bulaaya ekya UEFA champions league mu buli mbeera yonna, bw'obeera weebuuza kino kisoboka kitya! @mwamikyesswa akumenyeddemenyedde ensonga eno. Switched by @ky3sswa #championslegue #visitrwanda #switchafrica #shapingthefuture

As the presidential elect H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni begins his 7th term in office, we reflect on the chief justices who swore him into office. #M7SwearsIn2026 #switchafrica #shapingthefuture

The Employment Amendment Act was passed into law. In the new law, casual and domestic workers are to be formally recognized as workers, falling under labour protection laws. They are to be provided with clear, written agreements that define terms like pay, duties, and working hours. I talk with young people to gauge their reactions. Switched by @Dismas_Nuwaine #labour #switchafrica #shapingthefuture #africanstories #newsupdates

English This is shocking! Here is reason why mothers give birth while laying on their backs. Luganda Bino byewunyisa! Yiino ensonga lwaki ba Maama bazaala bagalamidde ku migongo gyabwe. Switched by @DivineMercyNal #mothersday #childbirth #naturalbirth #Switchafrica #africanstories

We were honored to have @Switch_AFR speak with some of our young team members about navigating their first real work environment.👏 At SLS Solutions Network, we are committed to creating spaces where young professionals can learn, grow, and thrive. 🔗slsbpo.com

ENGLISH: Think again! We’re breaking old myths and trading superstition for "Purr-therapy." At Kampala’s first cat café, every cup of coffee supports a rescue cat’s journey from the streets to a loving home. SWAHILI: Fikiria upya! Tunafuta imani potofu na kuleta tiba ya upendo kupitia paka wetu. Kwenye café hii ya kwanza jijini Kampala, kila kikombe cha kahawa kinasaidia safari ya paka kutoka mtaani kuelekea makazi salama. Switched by @faimajollyIbra1 #africanstories #switchafrica #shapingculture

English Did you know the origin of the name Gomesi? Here is the history of the famous ladies' traditional wear in Uganda. Luganda Obadde omanyi erinnya Gomesi gyelyava? Biibino ebyafaayo by'ekyambala ky'abakyala ekitutumufu mu Uganda. Switched by @divinemercynalwanga #africanstories #switchafrica #shapingthefuture #luganda

English The Media Challenge Initiative football team is the winner of this year's press gala, organized by the Uganda Journalists' Association to commemorate World Press Freedom Day. Luganda Tiimu y'omupiira ey'ekitongole ky'obwanakyeewa ki Media Challenge Initiative, yeyasitukidde mu kikopo ky'empaka z'ebitongole by'amawulire mu Uganda. Empaka zino zitegekebwa buli mwaka okujaguza olunaku lw'eddembe lya bannamawulire mu nsi yonna. #switchafrica #switchsport #worldpressfreedomday #luganda #shapingthefuture

Following World Press Freedom Day, Ugandan journalists and stakeholders are uniting to defend the integrity of the information space. With disinformation and deepfakes on the rise, the focus has shifted to professionalizing fact-checking and adopting digital literacy as a core media defense. Switched by @ShadrachBethel #pressfreedom #switchafrica #shapingculture

PIASCY was a resounding success back in the day. Many young people my age, will either remember, straight-talk, Rock point or another kind of intervention that worked well to help create awareness concerning the grim reality of HIV/AIDS. With a sharp rise in HIV/AIDS cases, how can we rethink such an intervention again? Switched by @Dismas_Nuwaine @MinofHealthUG @aidscommission @RockPointCDFU