Fred Mubanda

Uganda

Journalist at New Vision Uganda

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Innovations: natural materials take over interior décor

2 months ago | newvision.co.ug | Fred Mubanda

________________In Uganda, maize is synonymous with one thing – posho! However, it can be used in various industries for the production of other products, including animal feed, starch, sweeteners, oil, beverages, glue and industrial alcohol. That said, it is emerging that there is more to maize than posho and industrial products. Lately, natural materials are a big trend in interior design.
Save space at home with dynamic furniture

2 months ago | newvision.co.ug | Fred Mubanda

___________________Victor Paul Kawagga is a creative designer and resident of Nansana in Wakiso district. He is passionate about innovation and creativity in producing unique home interior and exterior products. Thus, he has designed dynamic wooden furniture, such as folding desks, chairs, and extendable folding tables that can be compact when not in use. Additionally, Kawagga has designed a sofa that doubles as a bed, addressing the issue of limited space for individuals living in single-rooms.
Can Ugandan-made solar stove solve cooking needs?

Feb 18, 2025 | newvision.co.ug | Fred Mubanda

_____________________Approximately 95% of every 10 homes in Uganda, both rural and urban areas rely on charcoal, firewood or other forms of biomass for their household cooking needs. The adoption of electric cooking (e-cooking) has been rather slow in Uganda despite government initiatives to increase coverage of the national electricity grid and e-cooking subsidies for those cooking on it.
Arinitwe inspires environmental action through visual arts

Feb 6, 2025 | newvision.co.ug | Fred Mubanda

___________________Peter Arinitwe is an artivist using his artistic skills to educate and inspire the community to combat environmental pollution. In July 2021, Arinitwe founded “Plastik Talks”, a community-based organisation aimed at raising environmental awareness in Kampala's suburbs. Based in Salaama-Kabuuma, the project is gaining traction in the surrounding areas, including Salaama, Kabuuma, Ggaba, and Munyonyo.
Nanteza seeks financial support for a liver transplant

Jan 15, 2025 | newvision.co.ug | Fred Mubanda

Aged six months, Ishal Nanteza was diagnosed with a congenital condition in which her bile ducts are blocked and, therefore, can’t send bile from the liver to the small intestine described by the doctors as biliary atresia. The bile flow from the liver to the gallbladder is blocked which has damaged Nanteza’s liver and cirrhosis of the liver. However, she needs a liver transplant.
Dealing with a baby born with no anal opening

Jan 8, 2025 | newvision.co.ug | Fred Mubanda

Mildred Mugisa from Uganda's western district of Hoima district gave birth to a baby that had no anal opening — a condition called imperforate anus or anorectal malformation. Her daughter, who is seven now, still experiences stool leakage despite having an anal opening successfully created through surgery at Mulago National Referral Hospital in Kampala. Typically, imperforate anus — a rare birth defect — can present challenges in stool passage, with the baby unable to have normal bowel movements.
How Gadenya is earning from leather production

Nov 29, 2024 | newvision.co.ug | Fred Mubanda

_________________Twenty-eight-year-old Amos Gadenya impregnated his girlfriend at a time he was unemployed and had no source of income. The pregnancy forced him to join footwear designing to eke a living out where he innovates and designs a range of leather shoes, wallets, belts and bags. His workshop is situated at Mulago Zone III, Nsoba Road a city suburb of Kampala. Amos Gadenya displaying some of his products.
Innovations: Beautify your home with wooden chandeliers and lampshades

Nov 18, 2024 | newvision.co.ug | Fred Mubanda

________________Simon Peter Yiga’s love for art and decoration has given birth to a wonderful innovation of turning wood into decorative chandelier lights and lampshades. He uses pine wood that is designed in different shapes. One just needs to match the wooden chandelier’s style with other room decor. They attract the eye and creatively become a focal point in a room. Their unique design and elegant glow infuse into one's space with vitality, illuminating the rest of the room to enhance its appeal.
Bamboo fencing, an option for outdoor beauty

Apr 16, 2024 | newvision.co.ug | Fred Mubanda

_______________Bamboo fencing offers a natural and sustainable option for visually appealing outdoor spaces. It’s durability, eco-friendliness, and versatility make it an excellent choice for a variety of uses. InstallationAccording to Sadat Ssewanyana, a designer, an individual’s preference determines the style and design of bamboo fencing. Before installing an appropriate fence, Ssewanyana says one must first measure its height and length, and thereafter prepare the necessary materials and tools.