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23 July 2025, 10:31 am
West Nile media urged to embrace inclusion
By Byamukama Alozious The Uganda Media Women’s Association (UMWA) has convened journalists in the West Nile region for a critical dialogue aimed at transforming media structures and practices to promote gender equity and inclusive reporting. The session, held under the…
23 July 2025, 9:06 am
UMWA training inspires West Nile journalist to embrace gender-sensitive reportin…
By Byamukama Alozious West Nile-based journalist Andy Opingopi says his approach to reporting has changed significantly following training on gender-sensitive reporting by the Uganda Media Women’s Association (UMWA). For over a decade in journalism, Opingopi operated within the traditional confines…
22 July 2025, 3:53 pm
“I lost my relationship because of journalism,” Eyotaru on gender bias
By Byamukama Alozious Arua journalist speaks out on gender bias and resilience in the media industry During a recent media monitoring orientation in Arua, Peace Victoria Eyotaru, a journalist with UBC Western Radio, shared her experience of enduring gender bias,…
3 July 2025, 10:36 pm
Kikukuure makes a bid for NRM’s PWDs leadership
By Byamukama Alozious Mushabe Kikukuure Charles has been nominated for the position of National Secretary General for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) in the NRM League. This nomination marks a significant step towards greater inclusivity within the party—and potentially within government…
25 June 2025, 11:05 am
ISER and RAISE Push for Universal Pension Reform in Uganda with “A People’s…
By Annet Nakato. The Initiative for Social and Economic Rights (ISER), in collaboration with Research & Action for Income Security (RAISE), has launched a new working paper titled “A People’s Pension: The paper sets out a roadmap for establishing a…
3 June 2025, 7:28 pm
Fair Digital Kazi: How Uganda’s digital economy can ensure workers’ rights
By Laila Ndagire As Uganda’s digital labour platforms continue to expand since 2015. Research conducted by International Labour Organisation (ILO) and Makerere University in 2024 reveals that approximately 18 platforms, both international and local operate in the country. Urban centres…
20 May 2025, 10:16 am
Bunyoro-Kitara Kingdom’s Empango marathon launched to support Hoima region…
Byamukama Alozious On May 16, 2025, the Bunyoro Kingdom launched its annual Empango Marathon at the office of the Omuhikirwa (Prime Minister), a highly anticipated event that has been supporting healthcare initiatives for nine years. This year’s marathon aims to…
9 May 2025, 4:45 pm
Why Uganda’s national health insurance scheme remains stalled?
By Byamukama Alozious More than five years since it was first introduced, Uganda’s proposed National Health Insurance Scheme (NHIS) remains stalled, leaving millions of citizens vulnerable to catastrophic health costs and exacerbating inequality in healthcare access. The NHIS Bill was…
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,…
14 December 2024, 9:10 am
Ugandans reflect on Philly Lutaya’s legacy
By Byamukama Alozious Ugandans gathered at the Ndere Cultural Centre in Kampala to commemorate the legacy of Philly Bongoley Lutaaya, a renowned musician and HIV/AIDS advocate who passed away 35 years ago. The event, hosted by UGANET, brought together activists,…