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Disability
22 April 2025, 3:00 pm
Two hearts, one struggle: The life of a disabled child and his grandmother
By Robinah Nanfuka Listen to the Children’s Radio Programme featuring the powerful story of Paskaziya Nalukwago, a 70-year-old grandmother from Luwero district. She is raising her 3-year-old grandson, who was abandoned by both parents and lives with a disability—just as…
30 March 2025, 2:31 pm
Profile of a father raising a child with disability
By Robinah Nanfuka In this episode of the Children talks show radio program, we host a father, Mr Lubega Jude and he shares his experience of raising a child with disability independently in the community. The Children’s program airs every…
25 November 2024, 7:23 pm
The journalist she never became
By Byamukama Alozious Beatrice Apio Zola grew up admiring journalists—smartly dressed, confident news anchors on TV inspired her to dream of becoming a journalist. She envisioned herself as a news anchor and saw media as a platform to advocate for…
21 November 2024, 11:10 pm
Woman leader for Pwds in Moroto struggling to use media due to backlash
Byamukama ALozious Nakalany Betty, a leader for persons with disabilities (PWDs) in North Division, Moroto Municipality, has opened up about her challenges with media reporting. As a politician with over 15 years of experience, she believes the media can be…
13 November 2024, 8:49 pm
Gavumenti eri mukukola ku teeka erina yambako abayizi abaliko obulemu okusoma
Bya Annet Nakato Minister Omubeezi ow’ebyenjigiriza ebyawaggulu Dr.JC Muyingo ategezeeza nga gavumenti bweri mukukola kutteeka eriyambako abayizi abaliko obulemu okusoma wamu n’okunyweeza enkola yaayo ey’okubagira okusoma mu matendekero agawaggulu. Minister Okwogera bino abadde aggulawo olukungana olukwata kubayizi abaliko obulemu nga…
16 October 2024, 11:36 am
NUDIPU Challenges accuracy of census data on disability rates
By Byamukama Alozious The National Union of Disabled Persons in Uganda (NUDIPU) has expressed dissatisfaction with the recently released National Population and Housing Census data on persons with disabilities. During a press conference held yesterday, October 15, 2024, NUDIPU questioned…
16 October 2024, 10:53 am
Uganda’s hidden cost of disability
By Makku Hassan Living with a disability in Uganda comes with unseen expenses, beyond the obvious financial struggles. Societal attitudes, deeply ingrained, inflate the cost of daily life, making it more challenging for persons with disabilities. Discriminatory practices, such as…
8 October 2024, 4:02 pm
NUDIPU meets NMG to discuss disability centered reporting
Byamukama AloziousThe National Union of Disabled Persons in Uganda (NUDIPU) met with the Nations Media Group to discuss strategies for increasing media coverage on issues affecting people with disabilities. David Nangosi, representing NUDIPU, highlighted critical areas requiring attention. NUDIPU is…
3 October 2024, 12:02 am
Disabled persons seek increased media coverage to amplify critical issues
Byamukama Alozious The National Union of Disabled Persons of Uganda (NUDIPU) has urged media outlets to increase coverage of disability issues, citing significant gaps in reporting, particularly in areas such as digital inclusion, sexual reproductive health, and climate change. At…
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…