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1 January 2026, 2:49 pm
Why calm and loving parenting matters for fathers
By Robinah Nanfuka Children’s Talk Show | Every Saturday 11:00 am – 1:00 pm In this episode of the Children’s Talk Show radio programme, we explore the important role fathers play in nurturing children with love and patience. We hosted representatives from the Raising…
1 January 2026, 1:59 pm
Protecting Uganda’s children during the festive holiday season
By Robinah Nanfuka Children’s Talk Show | Every Saturday 11:00 am – 1:00 pm In this episode of the Children’s Talk Show, we explore the most effective strategies parents can use to protect their children during the festive holiday season. We were joined by…
24 December 2025, 11:25 am
Iceland injects US$5.5 M to boost UNICEF programmes for vulnerable children and…
By Edwin Okurmu Kisa The Government of Iceland has provided an additional 5.5 million US dollars to UNICEF to strengthen Uganda’s efforts to deliver essential services to vulnerable children, adolescents and families. The funding will support government led programmes in…
22 December 2025, 6:58 pm
Celebrate Christmas sparingly to prepare for 2026 academic year – Azim tells p…
By Golden Vicky Ayiro The Pader District Sports Officer, Okello Alfred Azim, has urged parents to prioritize education as they celebrate the Christmas festive season, calling on them to plan ahead for the 2026 academic year. Azim made the remarks…
18 December 2025, 8:36 am
Parents and guardians warned against child marriage in Pader district
By Okwong Geoffrey Parents and guardians in Pader District have been warned against marrying off underage girls, a practice that carries criminal penalties, including imprisonment. The warning was issued by the Resident State Attorney for Pader District, Ivan Kyazze Evans,…
18 November 2025, 4:33 pm
Children’s rights defenders raise alarm on online sexual violence
Byamukama Alozious Organizations for children’s rights have raised alarm over sexual violence. Timothy Opobo, the Executive Director of Africhild, said violence online has affected 302 million children globally and at least 300 have accessed harmful information online. He noted that the…
18 November 2025, 2:10 pm
Ministry of health working hard to prevent premature
Byamukama Alozious Mulago Women and Specialized Neonatal Hospital in Kampala hosted a crucial event, shedding light on the challenges of premature births in Uganda. Dr. Diana Atwine, Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of Health, emphasized that many mothers don’t seek…
12 November 2025, 5:00 pm
Buganda Kingdom and UNICEF partner to improve child welfare
By Edwin Okurmu Kisa The Kingdom of Buganda, through the Buganda Investment and Commercial Undertaking Ltd (BICUL), and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) today signed a pivotal Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Buganda Parliament to launch a comprehensive…
11 October 2025, 9:12 pm
Girls in slum celebrate international day of the girl child
By Byamukama Alozious On 11th October 2025, the world marked the International Day of the Girl Child, and Ufahari Girls Ministry in Kalerwe, a slum area, hosted a special celebration to highlight the challenges faced by young girls in marginalised…
15 July 2025, 11:48
Children call on government and NGOs to protect rights
By Ali lukomo Scholars appealed to the community, government, and non-governmental organisations to protect their rights and safeguard them from those who threaten their future. Speaking at the gathering held at Nakabugu Muslim Primary School in Luuka District during the…