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Gender
11 October 2026, 8:27 am
Mama FM at 25: A Legacy of Amplifying Women’s Voices
By Byamukama Alozious Mama FM, Uganda’s women-focused community radio station, celebrated 25 years of broadcasting on October 10, 2026, honouring the resilience of the female journalists who turned a vision of amplifying women’s voices into reality and sustained it over…
3 October 2026, 11:45 am
Urban elderly raise growing challenges as Lweza community celebrates older perso…
By Byamukama Alozious Older persons living in Uganda’s urban communities are facing growing challenges including loneliness, abuse, poor nutrition, declining incomes and property disputes, community leaders have said. The concerns were raised at Lweza in Makindye Ssabagabo during a community…
1 October 2026, 12:08 pm
Media houses urged to turn sexual harassment policies into action
By Freeman Canogura Media houses in Northern Uganda have been urged to move beyond having sexual harassment policies on paper and ensure that the policies are understood, accessible and actively implemented in the workplace. The call was made during a…
9 September 2026, 11:54 am
Gender-based violence rates remain alarmingly high, says IJM
By Collins Ainomugisha Violence against women and children remains disturbingly widespread, with more than half of women experiencing intimate partner violence, while only a fraction of abuse cases ever reach the justice system, the International Justice Mission (IJM) has revealed.…
16 August 2026, 9:23 pm
BUSOGA KINGDOM GEARS UP FOR KYABAZINGA’S 12TH CORONATION ANNIVERSARY
Ali lukomo Preparations are underway for the 12th Coronation Anniversary of His Majesty the Kyabazinga of Busoga, William Gabula Nadiope IV. The celebrations will take place on Saturday, 13th September 2026, at the Mayuge District Headquarters, Bunha chiefdom. Speaking to…
31 July 2026, 6:31 pm
Family testifies as community group continues gender-based violence training in…
SOS Children’s Villages Uganda staffs, ERIKS Development Partner, and the group members at their tree plantation of Eucalyptus
26 July 2026, 11:43 am
Pader records rise in men reporting gender-based violence cases
By Geoffrey Okwong Pader District has registered an increase in the number of men reporting gender-based violence (GBV), a trend authorities say reflects growing awareness that support services are available to all survivors regardless of gender. The figures were presented…
17 July 2026, 6:51 pm
More women urged to enter politics ahead of LC I, LC II and women council electi…
By Daniel Comboni Pader district woman Member of Parliament Hon. Lowila CD Oketayot has challenged women to take up more leadership positions in the forthcoming elections, in order to achieve gender balance. Lowila who is also the District chairperson for…
3 July 2026, 10:16 am
New water sources restore hope to water-scarce Kamuli communities
By Ali lukomo A young politician-turned-philanthropist has launched a charitable initiative aimed at addressing water scarcity in Kamuli District, following concerns that many communities are sharing water sources with animals. Through his non-governmental organisation, Sparrows and Eagles International, Mr Ntende…
10 June 2026, 2:23 pm
Her Land, Her Rights: Protecting Women from Land Grabbing
By Regina Nassanga This program: Women have legal rights to own, inherit, and protect land. Awareness, proper documentation, community support, and access to legal assistance are essential tools in preventing land grabbing and securing women’s property rights. If you want…