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24 August 2026, 8:38 pm
Mama FM marks 25 years as UMWA champions women’s voices
By Annet Nakato Uganda Media Women’s Association has raised concern over the continued under representation of women in Uganda’s media saying women account for only between 20 and 24 percent of voices featured in media despite making up 51 percent…
12 August 2026, 2:35 pm
Matembe questions silence of older persons’ representatives over alleged abduc…
By Annet Nakato Former legislator and human rights advocate Hon Maria Matembe has questioned what she described as the silence of representatives of older persons in Parliament following her alleged abduction, detention and mistreatment. Speaking to journalists at Eureka Hotel,…
18 June 2026, 5:16 pm
Female journalists trained on digital safety
By Byamukama Alozious More than 30 female journalists from 13 districts across Eastern and Northern Uganda have completed a two-day digital safety training aimed at strengthening their ability to protect themselves online, safeguard their digital identities, and confidently use digital…
29 May 2026, 4:17 pm
Journalists urged to champion disability-inclusive reporting
By Byamukama Alozious Society can be more disabling than disability itself due to negative attitudes, inaccessible environments and communication barriers, disability rights advocates have said. The remarks were made during a breakfast meeting on disability-inclusive reporting organised by the Uganda…
24 January 2026, 5:15 pm
Women in media urge government to ensure safe, inclusive media
By Kabali Paul Kampala, Uganda — Women journalists in Uganda face systemic barriers including safety risks, discrimination, and limited access to resources, hindering their full participation and influence in media. Media professionals play a critical role in democratic governance, public…
24 October 2025, 4:39 pm
NUDIPU, UMWA launch 2026–2031 disability manifesto for inclusion
By Byamukama Alozious & Mosh Ddamba The National Union of Disabled Persons of Uganda (NUDIPU) has unveiled its 2026–2031 Disability Manifesto, outlining nine key demands to advance inclusion and equal participation of persons with disabilities (PWDs) in all sectors of…
27 September 2025, 3:46 pm
Comminity youth empowered with financial skills
By Byamukama Alozious In a collaborative effort to uplift the community and boost the economy, three non-profit organisations — Uganda Media Women’s Association (UMWA), Betterman Project Initiative, and Bukoto Community Development Fund — have joined forces to support youth entrepreneurship…
13 March 2025, 5:01 pm
UMWA condemns attacks on journalists during Kawempe by-election
By Annet Nakato The Uganda Media Women’s Association (UMWA) has strongly condemned the violation of journalists’ rights by security forces during today’s by-election in Kawempe. While addressing the media, the Executive Director, Margaret Ssentamu, expressed deep concern over the increasing…
12 March 2025, 11:06 pm
Find your beats: journalists urged to specialise
By Byamukama Alozious The Uganda Media Women’s Association (UMWA) has concluded a two-day training for journalists on Responsive Public Affairs reporting with day two focusing on beat reporting, ethics, and access to information. Joyce Adokorach, a journalist from Speak FM…
10 March 2025, 10:13 pm
UMWA launches training on responsive public affairs reporting for journalists
By Byamukama Alozious The Uganda Media Women’s Association (UMWA) has launched a two-day training program for journalists on responsive public affairs reporting. The training aims to equip journalists with the skills and knowledge needed to promote inclusivity and accountability in…