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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…
3 July 2025, 9:14 pm
Ministry of Water and Environment visits Sanyu Babies Home
By Ronald Ssemagonja Officials from the Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE) today visited Sanyu Babies Home in Mengo, Kampala. The team delivered much-needed food items, sanitary materials, and essential medical supplies to the home. This charitable visit was a…
23 June 2025, 9:18 pm
Government sued over violation of minor’s rights to emergency SRHR care
Byamukama Alozious A strategic interest case has been filed before the High Court of Uganda against the Attorney General, seeking justice for the gross violations of a 15-year-old girl’s rights to emergency Sexual and Reproductive Health (SRH) care. The girl,…
5 May 2025, 11:03 am
Young people urged to abstain and focus on their dreams this holiday
By Ronald Ssemagonja On 2nd May 2025, the first term for nursery, primary, and secondary school learners officially ended, marking the beginning of the holiday period. According to the Ministry of Education and Sports calendar, Term Two is scheduled to…
22 April 2025, 11:04 am
11-year-old scrap collector gains fame, urges children to respect parents
By Ronald Ssemagonja In the Pearl of Africa, Uganda, the social media landscape has transformed the life of 11-year-old Saad Ssozi, who has risen to global fame thanks to his captivating content. Widely known by his social media name Tenge…
15 April 2025, 11:29 am
LCI chairman warns of lawsuit if government arrests street children
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Local Council One (LC1) Chairman for Buwanika Zone-Kisenyi I, Kampala Central Division, Swaleh Tibamwenda, has expressed concern about how the issues of street children are handled by the Youth Ministry. Tibamwenda is recognised as one of…