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18 April 2026, 11:40 am
Parents raise alarm over school trips following Zigoti bus accident
By Ronald Ssemagonja Parents across Uganda are voicing growing concern over the safety and value of school trips, especially for younger learners, following a bus accident last August in Zigoti in Mityana District, where a parked bus carrying school children…
7 April 2026, 4:27 pm
UNICEF condemns attacks on children in Uganda
By Edwin Okurmu Kisa UNICEF has expressed deep shock and sadness following a series of violent attacks targeting children in Uganda, incidents that have left families and communities in mourning. The concern follows the brutal killing of four toddlers at…
3 April 2026, 4:02 pm
Child rights advocates condemn killing of toddlers in Ggaba
By Edwin Okurmu Kisa The Network for Early Childhood Development Actors Uganda (NECDA) has expressed shock and profound sorrow following the brutal killing of four toddlers in Makindye Division, Kampala. The children, all under the age of three, were killed…
27 March 2026, 1:58 pm
Kitante primary school swears in new prefects
By Ronald Ssemagonja Kitante Primary School in Kampala has today held a swearing-in ceremony for its newly elected prefects as part of efforts to promote leadership among learners. Speaking at the event, the headteacher, Ms. Kyakuwa Jane Mugisha, congratulated the…
10 February 2026, 9:29 am
Napak intensifies rescue of street children from Kampala, enrolls hundreds in sc…
By Odong Daniel Napak District leaders have rescued 682 street-connected children from Kampala since 2024, enrolling them in primary schools and warning parents and traffickers, as efforts intensify to remove an estimated 3,000 more children from the streets. Authorities from…
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,…