June 25
Uganda: Nsangi Police Warn Parents Over Rising Child Abductions, Domestic Violence
Police in Nsangi have sounded the alarm over increasing cases of child abductions, killings, child sacrifice and domestic violence, blaming parental negligence for exposing… Read more »
Uganda: President Museveni Introduces New Courses At Presidential Hubs
President Museveni has directed the introduction of four new vocational courses in Presidential Industrial Hubs to expand opportunities for youth skilling and employment across the… Read more »
June 22
Uganda: Korea Foundation Launches Uganda Advocates Programme to Boost Youth Engagement in Health Development
The Korea Foundation for International Healthcare (KOFIH) Uganda Office has launched its first-ever KOFIH Uganda Advocates Programme, an initiative designed to engage young people… Read more »
Uganda: Police Rescue 18 Children in Wakiso Human Trafficking Probe
Police have launched investigations into a suspected human trafficking operation after rescuing 18 children from a residential house in Kakunyu Village, Wakiso Town Council. Read more »
Uganda: Wakiso Boda Rider Arrested Over Defilement of 13-Year-Old Stepdaughter
Police at Kasangati Central Police Station are holding a suspect in connection with the aggravated defilement of his 13-year-old stepdaughter. Read more »
June 17
Uganda: Malaria-Stricken Children Consume 60 Percent of Uganda's Blood Supply As Demand Outpaces Collections
Children suffering from severe malaria-related anaemia account for more than 60 percent of Uganda's blood consumption, placing increasing pressure on a national blood supply system… Read more »
Uganda: Refactory's 10x Program Trains 2,500 Youth in Digital Skills, Boosting Employment Opportunities
Uganda's growing digital economy continues to create new opportunities for young people, but a persistent skills gap has left many struggling to access meaningful employment in the… Read more »
June 16
Africa: Kabale Leaders Urge Communities to Protect Children As Africa Marks Day of the African Child
As Uganda joins the rest of Africa to commemorate the 2026 Day of the African Child, child welfare advocates in Kabale District have called on parents, guardians, and communities… Read more »
June 10
Uganda: Saye Project Targets 250,000 Youth to Boost Agribusiness in Kayunga
Heifer International, in partnership with the Mastercard Foundation, is implementing the Stimulating Agribusiness for Youth Employment (SAYE) Project in Kayunga District, targeting… Read more »
Uganda: Ibanda Youth Urged to Embrace Entrepreneurship Over Job-Seeking
Youth leaders in Ibanda District have been urged to shift focus from pursuing leadership positions to creating employment opportunities and building sustainable livelihoods through… Read more »
East Africa: East Africa Must Give Its Young People Power, Not Promises
As East African finance ministers prepare for Budget Day, and as the wider Horn and Great Lakes region moves through its own budget cycle, the figures will sound immense. Kenya is… Read more »
Uganda: Youth Leaders Push for Increased Funding Ahead of 2026/27 Budget Reading
As Uganda prepares for the reading of the 2026/27 national budget tomorrow, youth leaders have called on government to increase funding for programmes aimed at empowering young… Read more »
Uganda: Must Innovation Bootcamp Mobilises Youth to Save River Rwizi Through Green Solutions
Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST) has launched an intensive innovation bootcamp aimed at developing sustainable solutions to protect River Rwizi, one of South… Read more »
Uganda: Protect Play, Protect Childhood - Why Learning Through Play Matters More Than Ever for Children Affected By Crisis
As the world marks the International Day of Play under the theme "Protect Play, Protect Childhood," we are reminded of a powerful truth: play is not a luxury--it is a lifeline. For… Read more »
June 08
Uganda: Mityana Leaders Blame Parental Negligence After 6-Year-Old Drowns in Trench
Leaders in Mityana District have criticized parents who fail to adequately supervise their children, warning that such negligence is exposing minors to preventable injuries,… Read more »
Uganda: Grenade Claims to Be Kafeero's Son As DNA Tests Continue in Estate Dispute
Musician Deus Ndugwa, popularly known as Grenade, has publicly claimed that he is the biological son of the late Kadongo Kamu icon Prince Paul Job Kafeero as DNA testing continues… Read more »
June 07
Uganda: Seku Urges Schoolgirls to Prioritise Education, Personal Devt
National Secretariat for Patriotism Corps (NSPC) Commissioner Hellen Seku has urged schoolgirls to prioritize education, personal development and financial independence. Read more »
June 02
Uganda: Youth Urged to Uphold Discipline, Respect and Faith During Masaka Youth Day Celebrations
Youth have been urged to uphold discipline, respect their elders, and actively engage in church and community activities as a foundation for building responsible citizenship and a… Read more »
June 03
Uganda: Today in History - Young Ugandans Burned for Their Faith
On June 3, 1886, one of the most significant events in Uganda's history unfolded at Namugongo when a group of Christian converts serving in the court of Kabaka Mwanga II were… Read more »
May 27
Uganda: President Museveni's New Cabinet Signals Strategic Youth Empowerment
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May 20
Uganda: Religious Leaders Raise Alarm Over Child Poverty, School Dropouts in Uganda
Religious leaders have raised concern over rising child poverty, school dropouts, and parental neglect in Uganda, warning that millions of children remain vulnerable despite… Read more »
May 21
Uganda: Over 30 Youths Rescued in Nansana Over Alleged Fake Job Recruitment Scam
Police in Nansana have rescued more than 30 youths who were allegedly lured into Kampala with false promises of employment by a company identified as Globel Alliance. Read more »
May 19
Uganda: State House Anti-Graft Investigator Urges Youth to Harness Digital Platforms in Fight Against Corruption
Young people have been urged to take a leading role in the fight against corruption by responsibly using digital platforms to promote accountability, raise public awareness and… Read more »
Uganda: Greater Kisozi Youth 'Frustrated' Over Lack of Access to Museveni
Youth living near President Museveni's Kisozi farm in Gomba District have complained of exclusion and limited access to the Head of State, saying outsiders benefit from… Read more »
May 14
Uganda: Centenary Bank, Nsambya Babies Home Launch Fourth Edition of Charity Walk to Support Vulnerable Children
Centenary Bank together with the Child Welfare and Adoption Society, has launched the fourth edition of the Nsambya Babies Home Charity Walk, scheduled to take place on July,25,… Read more »
