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Uganda Launches Campaign to Champion Gender Equality

Uganda Launches Campaign to Champion Gender Equality

Uganda has officially launched the WomenUganda2025+ campaign, an initiative aimed at advancing women's rights, influencing policy, and challenging gender stereotypes.The launch, held at the residence of the Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to Uganda, Frederieke Quispel, brought

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Uganda’s digital transformation must prioritise human rights, experts warn

Uganda’s digital transformation must prioritise human rights, experts warn

Civil society stakeholders have called for stronger human rights safeguards in Uganda’s digital transformation journey, warning of potential exclusion and privacy risks.Speaking at a multi-stakeholder dialogue in Kampala organised by Initiative for Social and Economic Rights (ISER), Eliz

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MPs impressed by construction progress of UPDF national referral hospital

MPs impressed by construction progress of UPDF national referral hospital

Members of Parliament from the Defence and Internal Affairs Committee have expressed appreciation for the construction progress of UPDF National Referral Hospital, which stands at 93% completion.This was as the committee delegation led by Wilson Kajwengye, MP for Nyabushozi County, embarke

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NCBA Junior Golf Series Concludes Inaugural Season, Eyes Bigger Future

NCBA Junior Golf Series Concludes Inaugural Season, Eyes Bigger Future

NCBA Bank has successfully wrapped up the first season of the NCBA Junior Golf Series, culminating in a thrilling finale at Uganda Golf Club.The series, which attracted over 100 junior golfers from Uganda and beyond, reaffirmed NCBA’s commitment to nurturing young talent and promoting th

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Africa CDC Maintains Mpox Emergency Status as Cases Surge Across the Continent

Africa CDC Maintains Mpox Emergency Status as Cases Surge Across the Continent

The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) has announced the continuation of mpox as a Public Health Emergency of Continental Security (PHECS), following recommendations from its Emergency Consultative Group (ECG).This decision comes amid rising cases, the emergence

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Another cohort graduates from Reach A Hand's peer educators' academy

Another cohort graduates from Reach A Hand's peer educators' academy

Reach A Hand Uganda (RAHU) has held a graduation ceremony for the Class of 2024 of the Peer Educators Academy at its offices in Lungujja.The graduates are those who have successfully completed their year of service.This year, there was an 82.5% increase in the number of graduat

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Leaked Video Exposes NUP’s Huge Mistake They Did Yesterday That Led to Arrest of Many Foot Soldiers

Leaked Video Exposes NUP’s Huge Mistake They Did Yesterday That Led to Arrest of Many Foot Soldiers

A newly surfaced video has sparked controversy, showing National Unity Platform (NUP) supporters clashing with security forces in Kawempe during a campaign rally.The footage, which has since gone viral, captures N

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Tensions Rise in Parliament as Opposition MPs Confront Minister Over Kawempe By-Election Violence

Tensions Rise in Parliament as Opposition MPs Confront Minister Over Kawempe By-Election Violence

The violence during the Kawempe North by-election has led to a heated debate in Parliament, with opposition MPs challenging government officials over the role of security forces in the unrest.The government has di

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Don't Pity Besigye: Ugandans Told Not to Worry About Kizza Being in Jail But on These People Instead

Don't Pity Besigye: Ugandans Told Not to Worry About Kizza Being in Jail But on These People Instead

Ugandans have been urged to shift their focus from veteran opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye’s incarceration and instead direct their concern toward those battling alcohol and drug addiction.In a thought-provo

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Don't Pity Besigye: Ugandans Told Not to Worry About Kizza Being in Jail But on These People Instead

Don't Pity Besigye: Ugandans Told Not to Worry About Kizza Being in Jail But on These People Instead

Ugandans have been urged to shift their focus from veteran opposition leader Dr. Kizza Besigye’s incarceration and instead direct their concern toward those battling alcohol and drug addiction.In a thought-provo

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