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More boys facing violence in refugee settlements

More boys facing violence in refugee settlements

A recent study reveals a troubling rise in violence against nearly half of children and youth in Uganda's refugee settlements, with boys increasingly becoming victims. The study found that almost 50% of males and females aged 18-24 had experienced some form of violence before adulthood.“

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Cheptegei was killed despite her efforts to protect herself

Cheptegei was killed despite her efforts to protect herself

On the morning of Sunday Sept. 1, Olympic marathon runner Rebecca Cheptegei was preparing to go to church from her home in the highlands of western Kenya. Her ex-boyfriend called a friend of his to ask if he could borrow a lighter.

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John Mutebe: Need to Empower Women WASH Entrepreneurship in Uganda

John Mutebe: Need to Empower Women WASH Entrepreneurship in Uganda

The duty to provide water and sanitation services in a home, has traditionally been a preserve for the woman in a family. Daily chores include water collection, sanitation management and hygiene maintenance and education of the children. This prevails in modern

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I'm a commander first, not a woman – RPC Nachuha

I'm a commander first, not a woman – RPC Nachuha

At the rank of Assistant Commissioner of Police, many people in the Teso sub-region are still in awe of the simple lifestyle of Damalie Nachuha, the Regional Police Commander (RPC) of the East Kyoga police region.

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2026 polls: Activists call for protection of women against violence

2026 polls: Activists call for protection of women against violence

A coalition of domestic violence activists under the Women Movement of Uganda has urged government to commit on ensuring protection of females against electoral violence during the 2026 polls.Stella Rose Akut

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PRIME ACP Akoth on life as a woman police officer

PRIME ACP Akoth on life as a woman police officer

You have given 17 years of your life to the Uganda Police Force. Has it been worth it?Yes. It has not been an easy road, and there have been ups and downs but with determination and knowing what I want, I have com

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PRIME Rebecca Cheptegei’s death: Why danger lurks for athletes in troubled unions

PRIME Rebecca Cheptegei’s death: Why danger lurks for athletes in troubled unions

On Thursday morning, the world woke up to the news of the death of top Ugandan marathoner, 33-year-old Rebecca Cheptegei, who had been undergoing treatment at the Moi Teaching and Referral Hospital in Eldoret. 

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Hailey Bieber reveals ‘we have a surprise!’ in cryptic post as fans suspect she’s secretly given birth to first child

Hailey Bieber reveals ‘we have a surprise!’ in cryptic post as fans suspect she’s secretly given birth to first child

HAILEY Bieber has possibly dropped a hint that she may have already given birth to her and Justin Bieber's first child.The daughter of Stephen Baldwin shared a questionable post to her Instagram Stories on Sunday while promoting her beauty brand, 

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‘Man-baby’ Donald Trump mocked for obsessing over Kamala Harris crowd sizes at rally; ‘he is so scared…’

‘Man-baby’ Donald Trump mocked for obsessing over Kamala Harris crowd sizes at rally; ‘he is so scared…’

Biden's endorsement of Harris rattles Trump as her crowd size overshadows his events. Social media mocks new obsession.

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Is popular culture finally ready for ripped women?

Is popular culture finally ready for ripped women?

For a brief moment earlier this year, something shifted in pop culture. It became perfectly appropriate, it seemed, to publicly gawk at Sydney Sweeney’s breasts. In what felt like a strange, noughties-tablo

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