In this powerful episode of The Uzazi Podcast, host Nabifo sits down with Joweria Nabuuma, the inspiring Founder and CEO of Kiara Events and the mastermind behind the Baby and Kids Expo. Joweria opens up about her personal journey through motherhood, including her five-year battle with infertility and the challenges of raising a colicky baby. Discover how Joweria transformed her experiences into a thriving event that's now gearing up for its third edition. Learn about the inception of the Baby and Kids Expo and how it has grown to become a must-attend event for African parents.This episode is packed with insights on:
• Overcoming infertility and the emotional rollercoaster it brings
• Navigating the difficulties of caring for a baby with colic
• Turning personal challenges into entrepreneurial opportunities
• The evolution of the Baby and Kids Expo from idea to successful reality
• Essential benefits for parents attending this three-day extravaganzaJoin us for an inspiring conversation that proves how determination and resilience can turn life's hurdles into stepping stones for success. Whether you're a working mother, an aspiring entrepreneur, or simply seeking inspiration, this episode of The Uzazi Podcast is not to be missed!

In this episode of Uzazi, Nabifo sits down with Coach Marjorine, a Finance and Personal Growth Coach who transformed from career-focused professional to empowered working mother. She shares her raw transition story while offering practical financial strategies specifically designed for new mothers. From setting essential workplace boundaries to restructuring personal finances during maternity leave, Marjorine provides the roadmap many working women desperately need. Whether you’re expecting your first child or adjusting to your new normal, this conversation delivers both inspiration and actionable advice for owning your financial future while embracing motherhood’s beautiful chaos.

In this episode of The Uzazi Podcast, we talk about the real experiences of mothers who give birth through C-section. We explore what a C-section is, the trauma some mothers face, and the journey to healing—physically and emotionally. We also share insights on creating a natural healing balm, especially for C-section recovery. Winnie also tells us about her work running a postpartum wellness center that supports new mothers during their healing journey. Tune in for an honest and caring conversation made to support, inform, and uplift C-section moms.

The Uzazi Hub Journey – From a Mother’s Need to a Movement In this very first episode of The Uzazi Podcast, we sit down with our CEO and founder, Nabifo Wamunga, as she shares the heartfelt story behind Uzazi Hub. From facing the challenges of motherhood to starting a platform that supports moms during the first 1,000 days—from pregnancy to toddlerhood—this episode dives into the why behind Uzazi Hub. You'll hear:

• What inspired the idea
• The ups and downs of building the platform
• How Uzazi Hub is changing the game for working mothers in Uganda

Tune in and be inspired by a journey where motherhood meets purpose.

Hon. Winnie Masiko is a women's rights activist, former Member of Parliament and the current National Program Coordinator for Uganda Women Entrepreneurs Program (UWEP) under Ministry of Gender.

She talks to us about having a new born baby while in the Constituent Assembly, work-life balance, how mothers can access funding (zero interest loans) for entrepreneurship through UWEP, championing women's rights while in Parliament, how they got men involved in the conversation, the joys of being a grandmother and so much more

Jaqi Deweyi is an award winning Radio & TV host, Artiste and Love Coach. We talk about her biggest challenge to date as a wife. 10 years in a childless marriage, infertility, miscarriages and PCOS. She opens up and we delve deep. From unmasking stereotypes, stigma and myths, dealing with peoples opinions, the negatives, the positives and staying strong through it all.

Harriet Bampeera Obbo is a Human Resource Consultant. She shares with us experiences as a working mom, her reality checks as a young professional vs being a mom, having to transition in her career due to the challenges of a working mom to becoming an individual consultant and how she maintains her individuality in motherhood.

Beatrice Tusiime Mugyenyi is an entrepreneur, communication specialist and creative. She shares with us about the tough act of balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship, having it all and how she empowers her female employees and her community.

Estella Kabagaya founder of Mama Children’s Village talks to us about the various ways of supporting mothers on their motherhood journey and more specifically urban low income earning mothers in Wandegeya Market, Kampala and providing a day care facility for their babies, the effects of COVID 19 on her business and that of the market vendors

Nabifo has a conversation with Hope Nandudu a young mother about getting pregnant and giving birth as a teenager, the almost insurmountable challenges that she faced due to her decision to keep the baby, maintaining a positive outlook on life and so much more

The motherhood penalty is a term coined by sociologists who argue that in the workplace, working mothers encounter systematic disadvantages in pay, perceived competence, and benefits relative to childless women. Nabifo Wamunga, talks to her mother on the subject.