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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,…
9 December 2024, 4:11 pm
16 days of activism: work on GBV alarming statistics, UWONET
By Byamukama Alozious Kampala, Uganda – The Uganda Women’s Network (UWONET) has marked the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) by emphasising the urgent need for renewed efforts to combat violence against women and girls. During a national…
7 December 2024, 3:17 pm
16 days of activism: The rise of street children in Moroto
By Byamukama Alozious Over the years, street children from the Karamoja region have become increasingly visible in bustling towns such as Kampala, Soroti, and Jinja. Now, the crisis is hitting closer to home, as Moroto Municipality faces a growing number…
29 November 2024, 4:46 pm
UMWA empowers journalists and female politicians in Arua to amplify women’…
By Byamukama Alozious The Uganda Media Women’s Association (UMWA) held a transformative training for journalists and female politicians in Arua District, focusing on public affairs reporting, civic engagement, and public accountability. The workshop aimed to bridge the gap between women…