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13 November 2026, 10:04 pm
47 Pader women access Shs215 million in business loans
By Geoffrey Okwong At least 47 women entrepreneurs in Pader District have accessed loans worth Shs215 million through Pride Bank under a financing arrangement intended to support women-owned businesses. District Community Development Officer Festo Okidi disclosed that the women had…
13 November 2026, 7:42 pm
From a childhood marked by war to sleeping on streets of Kampala: Layet’s…
By Byamukama Alozious Layet Janet’s life began in circumstances no child should have to endure. Born in the bush during Uganda’s armed conflict, after her mother was abducted by rebels of the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA), led by Joseph Kony,…
13 October 2026, 10:29 am
Tayebwa highlights Uganda’s progress in women’s representation
By Ronald Ssemagonja Deputy Speaker of Parliament Thomas Tayebwa has highlighted Uganda’s progress in promoting women’s representation in leadership, citing their growing presence in Parliament and Cabinet. Tayebwa made the remarks yesterday while addressing the World Women Parliamentarians Forum in…
7 October 2026, 11:02 am
Palabek Refugees Still Face Barriers to Family Planning Amid Rising STI Concerns
By: Isaac Olweny Palabek, Lamwo District — Refugees in Palabek Settlement continue to face significant challenges in accessing and embracing family planning services, with health workers and community members calling for sustained sensitisation to address cultural barriers and misconceptions. During…
1 October 2026, 7:10 am
Palabek Refugees Battle Dangerous Myths About Family Planning and STI.
By Isaac Olweny Misconceptions about sexually transmitted infections and family planning are emerging as concerns in Palabek Refugee Settlement, with health workers and community members engaging in efforts to separate medical facts from long-held beliefs. The concerns came to light…
30 September 2026, 8:04 pm
Rights groups call for full implementation of Maputo Protocol
By Annet Nakato Women’s rights organisations have called for stronger implementation of the Maputo Protocol in Uganda, saying continued reservations to key provisions, particularly Article 14, remain a challenge to women’s full enjoyment of their rights. The call was made…
7 July 2026, 8:42 am
Expectant mothers hail donation of 500 free mama kits in Rugendabara-Kikongo
By Kyamanduma Patrick LCIII Chairperson donates mama kits to expectant mothers. Dozens of expectant mothers in Rugendabara-Kikongo Town Council have welcomed the donation of mama kits by LC III Chairperson Mr. Edson Muhyana, describing the initiative as a timely intervention…
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…
23 June 2026, 1:29 pm
Protecting Women’s Reproductive Health Critical in Uganda’s Ebola Respon…
By Annet Nakato. As Uganda intensifies efforts to contain the Ebola outbreak, stakeholders are calling for equal attention to the protection of women’s sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR), warning that public health emergencies often place women and girls…
18 June 2026, 2:49 pm
Calls grow for clearer abortion laws as unsafe abortions continue claiming lives
By Annet Nakato The lack of clear provisions regarding abortion in Uganda’s legal framework has contributed to a rise in cases of lifelong health complications and deaths resulting from unsafe abortions. Many women and girls are unaware of the circumstances…