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21 August 2024, 6:09 pm
Breast milk and the fight against HIV/AIDs
By Byamukama Alozious During the media café on Breastfeeding and HIV/AIDS organised by the Health Journalists Network Uganda (HEJNU), Dr. Enid Kabugho from Makerere University Johns Hopkins University (MUJHU) presented the findings of a completed research study on the effectiveness…
19 August 2024, 11:16 am
Former street children rebuild their lives through education at African Hearts
By Robbina Nanfuka & Byamukama Alozious Three children, once victims of domestic violence, have transformed their lives through education. Ntondo Erisa, Nankota Edrin, and Muzyunyi Sadam were driven to the streets due to family conflicts, but their fortunes changed positively…
12 August 2024, 3:03 pm
NUP youths seek government commitment to youth agenda
By Byamukama Alozious As the world celebrates International Youth Day, Ugandan youths gathered at a press conference in Kavule, Kampala, to express their concerns and frustrations. Silvia Namutyaba, a youth representative from central Uganda, highlighted the pressing issues affecting young…
24 July 2024, 5:14 pm
Government plans to establish technical institute in every parish
By Byamukama Alozious State Minister for higher education John Chrysestom Muyingo has announced the government’s plan to establish a technical school in every parish, aiming to equip students with practical skills and combat unemployment. Muyingo made the announcement during the…
19 July 2024, 2:08 pm
Ugandans petition to reduce parliamentary seats
By Byamukama Alozious A group of Ugandans led by Harambe initiative have launched a petition to reduce the number of Members of Parliament from 529 to 191. The petition, seeks to amend the constitution and promote a more efficient and…
13 December 2023, 1:58 pm
Government asks media practitioners to prioritize professionalism
By Philip Onyango Government has asked Media practitioners to prioritize professionalism while executing their work. The call was made by the Executive Director of Uganda Communications commission (UCC) Nyombi Thembo yesterday evening at hotel African while delivering his remarks at…
30 November 2023, 3:19 pm
Journalist’s protection digital tool to be launched in Uganda
By Philip Onyango Uganda Media Women’s Association with support from Canada Fund for Local Initiative is yet to launch a safe digital tool called “Safe Report UG” to enable prompt reporting of any form of violations and abuses against female…
28 November 2023, 4:03 pm
Journalism made me see the world in a different perspective
By Wiribrod Ssegirinya Listen to Jacqueline Amono’s 10 years experience in radio journalism. Jacqueline is the News Editor and Anchor for Mighty Fire FM in Kitgum city.
25 October 2023, 3:11 pm
Radio journalists in Kitgum are now more gender responsive in their reporting
By Wiribrod Ssegirinya Listen to this third series where we bring to you how the journalists in Kitgum district are being gender responsive. They share strategies their media houses are using to include more women voices in programming.
16 October 2023, 5:06 pm
How to improve maternity care in government hospitals and health centers?
By Catherine Apalat and Wiribrod Ssegirinya Listen to the views and opinions of local leaders, community women and men on the role of maternity care providers in improving care of pregnant mothers in government hospitals and centers. The views were…