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During the visit, the UCU Rotaractors donated 30 pregnancy kits, commonly known as *mama kits*, containing essential supplies for safe deliveries. In addition to the kits, they provided food donations, including 8 kilograms of rice, 10 kilograms of posho, and 1 kilogram of sugar, to help address the nutritional challenges often faced by pregnant women in the area.

Navigating the world of journalism and counselling psychology has not been a walk in the park but I believe that my journey of navigating between school and work has been rewarding and fulfilling.

At six months, my mother noticed a peculiar swelling on the lower part of my tiny back. It quickly grew into a huge sac and prompted a rush to the hospital. Following tests, the doctor determined I had spina bifida, a birth defect in which the spine and spinal cord don’t form properly.  The National Institutes of Health reports up to 10 of every 1,000 babies have it. An estimated 1,400 children are born with spina bifida annually in Uganda.

There is a drumbeat of change ringing throughout Africa’s media landscape. I think it’s high time the continent witnesses what is emerging, a surge in digital connectivity and a growing appetite for local, authentic information.