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7 April 2026, 4:27 pm
UNICEF condemns attacks on children in Uganda
By Edwin Okurmu Kisa UNICEF has expressed deep shock and sadness following a series of violent attacks targeting children in Uganda, incidents that have left families and communities in mourning. The concern follows the brutal killing of four toddlers at…
3 April 2026, 4:02 pm
Child rights advocates condemn killing of toddlers in Ggaba
By Edwin Okurmu Kisa The Network for Early Childhood Development Actors Uganda (NECDA) has expressed shock and profound sorrow following the brutal killing of four toddlers in Makindye Division, Kampala. The children, all under the age of three, were killed…
27 March 2026, 1:58 pm
Kitante primary school swears in new prefects
By Ronald Ssemagonja Kitante Primary School in Kampala has today held a swearing-in ceremony for its newly elected prefects as part of efforts to promote leadership among learners. Speaking at the event, the headteacher, Ms. Kyakuwa Jane Mugisha, congratulated the…
24 December 2025, 11:25 am
Iceland injects US$5.5 M to boost UNICEF programmes for vulnerable children and…
By Edwin Okurmu Kisa The Government of Iceland has provided an additional 5.5 million US dollars to UNICEF to strengthen Uganda’s efforts to deliver essential services to vulnerable children, adolescents and families. The funding will support government led programmes in…
12 November 2025, 5:00 pm
Buganda Kingdom and UNICEF partner to improve child welfare
By Edwin Okurmu Kisa The Kingdom of Buganda, through the Buganda Investment and Commercial Undertaking Ltd (BICUL), and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) today signed a pivotal Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at the Buganda Parliament to launch a comprehensive…
3 July 2025, 9:14 pm
Ministry of Water and Environment visits Sanyu Babies Home
By Ronald Ssemagonja Officials from the Ministry of Water and Environment (MWE) today visited Sanyu Babies Home in Mengo, Kampala. The team delivered much-needed food items, sanitary materials, and essential medical supplies to the home. This charitable visit was a…
5 May 2025, 11:03 am
Young people urged to abstain and focus on their dreams this holiday
By Ronald Ssemagonja On 2nd May 2025, the first term for nursery, primary, and secondary school learners officially ended, marking the beginning of the holiday period. According to the Ministry of Education and Sports calendar, Term Two is scheduled to…
22 April 2025, 11:04 am
11-year-old scrap collector gains fame, urges children to respect parents
By Ronald Ssemagonja In the Pearl of Africa, Uganda, the social media landscape has transformed the life of 11-year-old Saad Ssozi, who has risen to global fame thanks to his captivating content. Widely known by his social media name Tenge…
15 April 2025, 11:29 am
LCI chairman warns of lawsuit if government arrests street children
By Ronald Ssemagonja The Local Council One (LC1) Chairman for Buwanika Zone-Kisenyi I, Kampala Central Division, Swaleh Tibamwenda, has expressed concern about how the issues of street children are handled by the Youth Ministry. Tibamwenda is recognised as one of…
29 November 2024, 12:53 pm
Iceland government contributes US$1 million to UNICEF to empower adolescent moth…
By Edwin Okurmu Kisa The Embassy of Iceland in Kampala and UNICEF have today signed an agreement worth US$1 million to empower vulnerable adolescent mothers to access multi-sectoral and inclusive social protection, early childhood development and parenting support services. The…