Children
5 November 2026, 8:14 pm
Amuru girls benefit from life skills and mentorship programme
By Ekel Bonny Daniel Rural schoolgirls in Amuru District have received life skills training and mentorship at Laco Primary School through an initiative led by Acibo Fiona Mary, Miss Heritage Uganda – Northern Region. The programme promotes cultural values, menstrual…
5 November 2026, 3:16 pm
Pader leaders seek closer NIRA services amid concerns over ID access
By Geoffrey Okwong District leaders in Pader have called for national identity registration services to be brought closer to communities, while raising concerns about alleged unofficial charges and errors in the registration of residents. The concerns were raised during Pader…
2 October 2026, 3:11 pm
Pader town council vaccinates 759 children on first day of measles-rubella campa…
By Geoffrey Okwong Health workers in Pader Town Council vaccinated 759 children on the first day of the ongoing measles-rubella immunisation campaign, surpassing the initial target of 200 children. The campaign, which started on Thursday, October 1, is targeting children…
15 September 2026, 1:28 pm
Stepfather arrested after burning stepdaughter’s hands over alleged 200-shilli…
By Odur Alphonce Ojok and Sarah Ejang On Monday, police from Alemere Police Station employed live ammunition to apprehend Mr. Esongu Nickson, known as Onik, following a harrowing incident involving the brutal abuse of his stepdaughter. The child’s hands were…
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…