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19 May 2025, 9:40 pm
UMWA empowers Northern Uganda Journalists to champion Gender Equality in media
By Catherine Apalat The Uganda Media Women’s Association (UMWA) has successfully concluded a series of onsite gender learning visits across five districts in Northern Uganda. They are: Lira, Amolatar, Pader, Apac, and Gulu. These visits were aimed at promoting gender-sensitive…
10 May 2025, 3:40 pm
Women’s groups urge protection of African values and women’s rights
By Nakato Annet As Uganda hosts the 3rd African Inter-Parliamentary Conference on Family Values and National Sovereignty, concerns are growing among various women’s groups about whether the conference will deliver meaningful outcomes or merely repeat the unfulfilled promises of previous…
23 April 2025, 2:49 pm
Power at the grassroots: stories of women in local leadership
By Regina Nassanga Listen to this inspiring conversation of women in local politics. Abakyala Tweyogerere radio programme features Asumputa Mutesi (Woman Councilor, Makerere 3) and Nakyobe Slylivia (Woman Councilor, Kawempe 2), they share their journeys, victories, and the real challenges…
30 March 2025, 2:48 pm
Profile of a woman leader in investment, business strategy, and entrepreneurship
By Flora Aduk Listen to this episode of Her Story 256 where we host Aaliyah Ssekataba a leader in investment, business strategy, and entrepreneurship. Her Story 256 is hosted by Flora Aduk and airs every Saturday from 3:30pm-5:00pm.
29 March 2025, 4:03 pm
Profile of a writer and child rights activist
By Regina Nassanga Listen to Abakyala Tweyogerere radio program which airs every Thursday 1:15-3:00. In this episode we host Vastine Barinda, a writer and child’s rights activist. Listen to her inspiring journey of writing and advocating for the rights of…
6 March 2025, 2:20 pm
Women urge government to address electoral violence against women
By Byamukama Alozious As Uganda prepares for the 2026 general elections, women’s rights activists, united under the Forum for Women Development (FOWEDE), are calling on the government to take immediate action to address electoral violence against women. Winfred Kiiza, a…
17 February 2025, 4:58 pm
Assessing knowledge and skills needs for Journalists in responsive public affair…
By Byamukama Alozious A needs assessment for the “Women in Media” project, aimed at enhancing the capacity of journalists in responsive reporting on public affairs and governance and also improving the skills of women journalists to produce well researched stories,…
21 December 2024, 10:52 pm
Silent cries: tackling violence against women during christmas season- part 2
By Regina Nassanga In this second part of Abakyala Tweyogerere, the radio programme discusses contributing factors such as increased alcohol consumption, financial strain, and cultural taboos that discourage seeking help and it highlights the urgent need for awareness and support…
21 December 2024, 10:42 pm
Silent cries: tackling violence against women during christmas season- part 1
By Regina Nassanga The Christmas season is often seen as a time of joy, family, and celebration. Yet, for many women, it can be a period of heightened vulnerability to domestic violence and abuse. Abakyala Tweyogerere radio programme part one…
14 December 2024, 9:01 am
How vocational training is transforming employment opportunities for young women…
By Regina Nassanga In this second part of how vocational training is transforming employment opportunities for young women, the Abakyala Tweyogerere radio programme examines how such training is bridging gender gaps in the workforce, the challenges young women face in…