Wheels of hope: Mobility carts restore dignity, livelihoods in Bweyogerere

For years, 72-year-old Matovu was a familiar face in the bustling commercial hubs of Bweyogerere, a vibrant township just east of Uganda’s capital. As an independent businessman, he moved freely, anchored his family’s financial survival, and navigated life on his own terms.
That reality shattered when a devastating stroke left him partially paralyzed. His misfortunes compounded soon after when a horrific road accident severely fractured his left leg.

“My leg bone broke, and part of it actually came out,” Matovu recalled softly, gesturing to his scarred limb. “Since then,…