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Children
4 September 2026, 10:22 am
Parents in Ogom Subcounty criticised over handling of children’s rights
By Geoffrey Okwong Parents in Ogom Subcounty, Pader District, have been criticised for neglecting their parental responsibilities and failing to uphold basic children’s rights, a situation authorities warn is contributing to child vulnerability, domestic conflict and health challenges at community…
5 August 2026, 2:52 pm
Tracy Ahumuza’s mission to give every baby a chance
By Flora Aduk In this episode of Her Story 256, we feature Tracy Ahumuza, a remarkable woman whose journey is a powerful testament to resilience, compassion, and transformative leadership. As the founder of the ATTA Breastmilk Community, Tracy turned the…
22 July 2026, 6:17 pm
UNICEF mourns children lost in road crashes, urges stronger safety measures
By Edwin Okurmu Kisa UNICEF has expressed deep sorrow over the recent road accidents that claimed the lives of school-going children in Uganda, calling for stronger measures to ensure children’s safety on the country’s roads. In a statement issued on…
23 June 2026, 9:02 am
Mistreated young girl in P.7 collapses in class
By Patrick Kyamanduma Uganda Martyrs Nyakasanga p.s in Kasese Municipality reports a case of child abuse. The leadership of Uganda Martyrs Nyakasanga Primary School in Kasese Municipality has appealed to well-wishers, child rights advocates, and human rights defenders to urgently…
20 June 2026, 12:42 pm
Farmers urged to protect children as abuse and neglect threaten community develo…
By Golden Vicky Ayiro Parents and caregivers in Kuywee Subcounty Agago District have been urged to protect children from abuse and neglect, with community leaders warning that mistreatment of children is affecting both family welfare and agricultural development. The call…
18 June 2026, 7:43 pm
Orom community stakeholders commit to ending teenage pregnancies
By Otim Moses Stakeholders in Orom East Subcounty, Kitgum District, have committed to ending teenage pregnancies and safeguarding the future of young people through the Strength Project, a climate resilience initiative implemented in partnership with ADRA Uganda. The commitment was…
13 June 2026, 10:34 am
Bishop Kagodo urges parents to prioritise children’s education despite har…
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Bishop of Mukono Diocese, Rt. Rev. Enos Kitto Kagodo, has advised all education stakeholders, especially parents, to continue supporting their children despite the current financial challenges facing the country. The Bishop made the remarks during a…
3 June 2026, 6:27 pm
Juvenile justice in focus as chief magistrate proposes center in Pajule
By Geoffrey Okwong The need for a dedicated juvenile center in Pajule has been highlighted as a key step toward addressing challenges facing young offenders in the district. During a sensitization session for local leaders at Pajule Health Center IV,…
30 April 2026, 8:33 pm
SOS Children’s Village shifts from institutional care to community support
By Geoffrey Okwong SOS Children’s Villages has announced a new strategy aimed at strengthening families and communities to care for vulnerable children instead of keeping them in institutional homes. Speaking during a quarterly project review meeting held in partnership with…
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…