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
3 months 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
4 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.