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Disability
4 July 2024, 1:38 pm
An inspirational journey of Anna Harriet Azowa a para table tennis player
By Paul Kabali Meet Anna Harriet Azowa, a young woman who defies the hardships faced by many children with disabilities in Uganda. Her story is one of victory. At just 16 years old, Anna, a student at Caltec Academy in…
25 June 2024, 10:58 am
Economic empowerment of persons with disability
By Wiribrod Ssegirinya Listen to 101.7 Mama FM news feature where we shine a spotlight on the National Special Grants Programme, an empowering initiative by government of Uganda designed to uplift persons with disabilities. The news feature is supported by…
18 June 2024, 2:45 pm
Abavubuka abaliiko obulemu babanguddwa mu mirimu egyenjawulo
By Annet Nakato Ekibiina kya Disability Research Group nga bali wamu ne Uganda Research Unit ne Makerere University bakoze okunonyereza nekigerererwa kyokulanga nga batumbula ebyobulamu saako ne byenkulakulana bya bavubuka abaliko obulemu nga basomye okwetolola olukalu lwa Africa. Bwabadde ayogerako…
11 June 2024, 9:48 pm
Accessibility challenges for persons with disabilities in Kampala
By Alozious Byamukama We explore market accessibility for persons with disabilities in Kampala, the challenges they face, and the laws designed to support them. The news feature is supported by Women in News Wan IFRA, Social Impact Reporting Initiative (SIRI)
4 June 2024, 9:20 pm
Myths and dating challenges faced by women with disabilities
By Laila Ndagire Women with disabilities often face unique challenges in the dating world. Their experiences reveal myths and misconceptions that hinder their ability to enjoy meaningful relationships. By listening to their stories, we can better understand the barriers they…
14 March 2024, 1:35 pm
PWDs’ funds in Kasese misused by their councilor
By Kyamanduma Patrick Persons with disabilities in Kasese Municipality cries over their swindled funds by their representative councilor at the district council. Mr. Erias Byamungu, the Kasese Chief Administrative Officer is to have an in house meeting with Hon. Banjo…
14 March 2024, 1:28 pm
PWDs raise red flag over their ownership rights violation, low gov’t funding
People with disabilities in Kibaale district have raised a red flag over being denied to own property like land by their family members, limited access to some buildings due to unfavorable construction designs, and low funding in the local council…
11 January 2023, 10:29 am
Hon. Ferigo writes to Museveni to reactivate Kilembe mines Hospital
By Enos Masereka The permanent secretary Ministry of health, Dr. Diana Atwine wrote to the Director Joint Medical stores ordering for deactivation of Kilembe Mines Hospital and transfer Essential Medicines and Health Supplies to other facilities. Kasese Municipal Member of…
11 January 2023, 10:15 am
Two suspected poachers in Kasese remanded until 13th.Jan.2023
By Kyamanduma Patrick Chief magistrate her worship Betty Ajok has remanded two Suspected poachers in Kasese district after taking plea of Guilty. Kasese Chief Magistrates Court has Remanded two suspected Poachers until 13th January, 2023 after taking plea of Guilty,…
10 January 2023, 1:39 pm
PWDs in Kasese & Bunyangabu districts receives enterprise development tools
By Katya David Kasese District People living with disabilities, has donated enterprise development tools to eight groups of young persons living with disabilities in Kasese and Bunyangabu Districts. Eight groups of young persons living with disabilities in Kasese and Bunyangabu…