Nakisanze Segawa

Nakisanze Segawa

Nakisanze Segawa is an independent journalist based in Wakiso, Uganda. She covers stories at the intersection of health and human rights, with a deep commitment to amplifying voices in her community. Her work has appeared in outlets including the Global Press Journal, and she is a finalist for the 2025 Stevie Awards Social Changemaker of the Year.

Latest Articles

US aid cuts shrink Uganda’s civic space ahead of 2026 elections

US aid cuts shrink Uganda’s civic space ahead of 2026 elections

19 days ago // Democracy and governance

The termination of USAID governance programs has hollowed out civic education networks that once reached rural and first-time voters. The move threatens public trust and could “undermine the U.S.’s strategic interest in the region,” experts tell Devex.

US aid cuts uproot Uganda’s emerging 'miracle tree' market

US aid cuts uproot Uganda’s emerging 'miracle tree' market

about 2 months ago // The Trump Effect

A USAID-backed moringa project in Uganda offered rural farmers modest payments and a rare path toward stability. Then the funding stopped for good.