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5 October 2024, 16:12
Minister Akori Says NRM Policies Lead Uganda’s Steady Economic Growth
By Lakomekec Kinyera On Saturday, October 5, 2024, Minister of State for Economic Monitoring, Akello Beatrice Akori Praise, shared profound insights during a conversation with Rapa FM talk show host Waroco Paco, just ahead of Uganda’s 62nd Independence Celebration. In…
4 October 2024, 12:07 pm
Resilience Journey To Trauma Healing Through Counselling, Cultural Activities Pe…
By Cinderella Ayebare Kiryandongo, Uganda Children who witness violence during war often struggle with depression, says Musiime Naboth, a mental health expert with the Refugee Law Project. Many arrive traumatized, unable to speak or cry nonstop. “Their experiences vary, but…
4 October 2024, 11:57 am
Resilience Beyond Borders: How Child-Headed Refugee Children in Uganda are Build…
By Cinderella Ayebare Kiryandongo, Uganda In Uganda’s refugee settlements, a remarkable story of resilience unfolds. The child-headed families who fled from war-torn South Sudan are striving to rebuild their lives. Despite overwhelming challenges, Oslam, Taban and Akisi are determined to…
1 October 2024, 7:41 pm
Agago VHTs Feels Left out by the government
By Vincent Kaguta Agago West Constituency VHTs during a meeting organized Luo Fm Pader as part of its corporate social responsibility. ( Photo credit: Odong Daniel) Despite selfless dedication VHTs are to providing essential health services to rural communities, the…
27 September 2024, 8:11 pm
Museveni has pledged security to promote tourism in Uganda
By Augustine Mumbere & Jonex Babulya,President Museveni has assured the country that the Government will maintain peace and political stability as a way of promoting the tourism industry.This was contained in President Museveni’s message read by the Minister of Tourism,…
23 September 2024, 6:44 pm
Lira butchers chairperson slams city leaders over abattoir conditions
By Denish Ongora The chairperson of the Lira Butchers Association has criticised Lira city leaders over poor sanitation at the abattoir. A probe conducted by the finance and administration committee revealed that the abattoir is in a dilapidated state and…
21 September 2024, 2:48 pm
Aloysius Kasoma reflects on the importance of responsible journalism in addressi…
Byamukama Alozious Aloysius Kasoma, a senior journalist at New Vision, primarily works on the business desk but has a keen interest in gender-based issues and children’s welfare. Recently, Kasoma attended a training organised by the Uganda Media Women’s Association (UMWA),…
19 September 2024, 10:27 pm
Austrian Development Corporation, UMWA continues its efforts to combat GBV
By Annet Nakato The Uganda Media Women’s Association (UMWA) is intensifying its campaigns against gender-based violence (GBV) in Uganda by training journalists to report effectively on GBV stories and create an impact. As part of its efforts, UMWA, funded by…
18 September 2024, 3:05 pm
Oyam North MP donated 300 broilers worth 3 million to Kampala Boys
By Eman Yonah Oruk Kampala Boys is an association of reformed gangs based at Oyam town council, aiming to improve their livelihoods through participation in various economic activities. Dr Eunice Apio Otuku, the Member of Parliament for Oyam North, recently…
14 September 2024, 19:08
Pader police launch door-to-door crime awareness campaign
By Ekel Daniel Bonny Police in Pader district have launched a door-to-door awareness campaign aimed at engaging the community in crime prevention in response to the increasing levels of insecurity in the district. The campaign, which commenced on 13 September…