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FOSTARR Research Ltd (FARR) bridges the gap between academia and industry in Sub-Saharan Africa through applied research - this blog shares our insights, innovations, and tailored solutions for unique challenges.

April 20, 2026Christine Kaggwa Nakigudde

Water and Society: The plight of Urban Vulnerable

Water and Society: The plight of Urban Vulnerable
By Christine Kaggwa Nakigudde

In just five months, two major floods hit Kampala's downtown retail hub, causing over UGX 23 billion in losses and exposing how vulnerable traders bear the brunt of poor drainage and waste management. These repeated disasters are not just about weather; they reveal deep failures in urban planning and unequal protection. Until vulnerable communities are placed at the centre of flood preparedness, each new downpour will drown the same people, the same livelihoods, the same broken system.

October 29, 2025Collins Atugonza

Highways of Death: Uganda's Road Safety Failure and the Need for Urgent Reform

Highways of Death: Uganda's Road Safety Failure and the Need for Urgent Reform
By Collins Atugonza

Uganda's rising road fatalities expose a deep crisis of weak enforcement, poor infrastructure, and policy inaction. Despite a national plan to cut deaths by 25% by 2026, progress remains slow. Atugonza calls for a zero-fatality vision: stronger enforcement, safer roads, and real accountability to end the country's deadly road culture.