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5 September 2024, 4:24 pm
UMWA urges joint efforts to address escalating VAWG and GBV
Byamukama Alozious The Uganda Women Media Association (UMWA), in partnership with the Austrian Development Cooperation for a two-month training programme aimed at tackling the rising cases of violence against women and girls (VAWG) has trained journalists, health workers, civil society…
23 August 2024, 11:50 am
Uganda expands PrEP options in combating HIV
By Byamukama Alozious Journalists in Kampala gathered for a media orientation on HIV and PrEP updates, where they received the latest information on Uganda’s ongoing efforts to combat the HIV epidemic. Despite a 63% decline in AIDS-related deaths as of…
22 August 2024, 5:48 pm
Qweshunga has organised an exciting gathering of givers
By Annet Nakato Qweshunga, in partnership with other civil society organisations, is proud to announce the upcoming “gathering of givers” event, a groundbreaking initiative aimed at celebrating the spirit of giving and fostering a culture of philanthropy in Uganda. Speaking…
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…