Wulira! is a labour of love by a group of women to create a media product we wished we had access to when we were younger. There will be a lot of history, politics and incredible hope for Uganda. Co-hosts: Jacky Kemigisa and Godiva Akullo Producer: The Duuka Research: Rebecca Rwakabukoza Soundtrack: Wana Benjamin (Afrie, for first 10 episodes) With support from FRIDA Young Feminist Fund, AWDF and Open Society Initiative for East Africa
On COVID19 pandemic and staying safe
On COVID19 pandemic and staying safe by Wulira
10/16/2020 • 41 minutes, 4 seconds
I do(n't): Marriage in Uganda
We discuss the beginning of the Marriage and Divorce Bill, with the story of Lovinsa Senkonyo's husband and the battle for property that followed.
As always, find all our research notes and sources on our Medium (@WuliraUganda).
[Picture credit: Daily Monitor]
8/18/2020 • 30 minutes, 54 seconds
Previous pandemics in Uganda
We take a look at a pandemic from the past - syphilis in the early 1900s and discuss the politics, treatment of women and how so little has changed.
Research notes (and sources) available on Medium.
8/2/2020 • 24 minutes, 52 seconds
Girls' Education - The Start
Girls' Education - The Start by Wulira
7/21/2020 • 21 minutes, 47 seconds
Yvonne Namaganda
In this episode, we honor the 10 year-old Yvonne Namaganda who died saving her friends during a dormitory fire at Buddo Junior School in 2008.
9/16/2018 • 8 minutes, 15 seconds
Women's March Kampala
This is a current episode - because our co-hosts were part of making history. Jacky and Godiva were members of the Women's Protest Working Group, and talk to us about their experience organising and marching on the streets of Kampala, for the lives of women this June
