March 30
Uganda: Rotary Boosts Maternal, Child Health Services in Tororo
Atangi Health Centre III, located in Kaliate Sub-county in Tororo has long been one of the busiest health facilities in the district, serving a catchment population of over 15,000… Read more »
March 29
Uganda: Mk Fund - A Bold Youth-Centered Approach to Uganda's Socio-Economic Transformation
In a country where the energy and potential of young people often outpace the opportunities available to them, the launch of the MK Fund by Muhoozi Kainerugaba marks a notable… Read more »
Uganda: Rotary Club of Kitante Trains Over 200 Girls, Women in Making Reusable Sanitary Pads in Kayunga
More than 200 schoolgirls, community women, and teachers in Kayunga District have been equipped with skills to make reusable sanitary pads in an initiative aimed at addressing… Read more »
March 30
Uganda: Skilling Uganda's Youth Key to Unlocking Demographic Dividend, Says Kagina
The Chairperson of the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) Council, Allen Kagina, has reaffirmed Uganda's commitment to transforming its youthful population into… Read more »
March 24
Uganda: Ecobank Uganda, Red Cross Rally Corporate Leaders to Support Initiative to Keep Girls in School
Ecobank Uganda Limited, in partnership with the Uganda Red Cross Society has hosted a CEO Fundraiser Breakfast that brought together corporate leaders, development partners, and… Read more »
East Africa: Is Uganda Ready for Dr Muganga's One-Laptop-Per-Child Policy?
A powerful open letter from Victoria University Vice Chancellor Dr Lawrence Muganga has ignited one of the most intense national debates on education and technology in recent… Read more »
March 22
Uganda: Beauty Meets Climate Action As Youth Take Center Stage At Environment Week
The Permanent Secretary at the Ministry of Water and Environment Dr. Alfred Okot Okidi, has challenged young people to take the lead in tackling climate change, describing them as… Read more »
March 20
Uganda: Ubos Report Reveals Uganda Had 3 Million Orphans in 2024
The Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) has revealed that Uganda had about 3 million orphaned children below the age of 18 in 2024, according to its latest report on orphans and… Read more »
March 18
Uganda: Nakalema Warns Parental Absence, Social Media Threaten Uganda's Youth
Col Edith Nakalema, Head of the State House Investors Protection Unit, has warned that the growing absence of parents in children's lives is putting Uganda's youth at risk, with… Read more »
Uganda: Kabaka Urges Youth to Use Tiktok Responsibly
Kabaka Ronald Mutebi has called on his subjects, particularly young people, to use TikTok responsibly by sharing accurate information on religion, development, and civic matters… Read more »
March 17
Uganda: Surge in Mental Health Cases Hits Uganda's Children Hard, Says Butabika Ed
Mental health cases in Uganda have surged by 71% over the past four years, with children and adolescents disproportionately affected, according to the Executive Director of… Read more »
March 16
Uganda: Women Above 35 Risk Having Children With Down Syndrome, Medics Warn
Medical experts are urging parents, particularly women over 35 or those with a family history of genetic disorders, to seek medical advice during pregnancy. They warn that early… Read more »
March 11
Uganda: Kabubbu Children Make History As 15 Young Authors Are Unveiled
Kabubbu was filled with pride and celebration on February 28, when the Kabubbu Development Project (KDP) unveiled 15 young, published authors; eight from Kabubbu Community Primary… Read more »
Uganda: Luzzi Calls for National Reorganisation, Urges Urban Youth to Embrace Farming
Former Kampala Central Member of Parliament candidate Abraham Luzzi, popularly known as "Mr Economy," has called for a broader national reorganisation and urged unemployed urban… Read more »
March 10
Uganda: Gen Muhoozi's MK Fund to Give Shs1m Business Seed Grants to Youth
The Chief of Defence Forces, Muhoozi Kainerugaba, has chaired the inaugural meeting of the MK Fund Board of Trustees, officially launching an initiative aimed at supporting… Read more »
Uganda: Busiro South MP Elect Kenan Opio Urges Youth to Harness Govt Programs
The Busiro South Member of Parliament elect, Kenan Opio, has urged young people to participate in government programs aimed at improving livelihoods and creating economic… Read more »
March 09
Uganda: Kampala Kids Compete in First Rotary Chess Tournament
The Rotary Club of Kampala City has organised a children's chess tournament aimed at promoting critical thinking, concentration and intellectual development among young learners in… Read more »
Uganda: UN Resident Coordinator Calls for Accelerated Access to Justice for Women and Girls
The United Nations Resident Coordinator in Uganda, Leonard Zulu, has called for intensified efforts to ensure justice for women and girls, emphasizing that gender equality is not… Read more »
March 10
Uganda: 57 Children Picked From Kasese Streets in Back-to-School Operation
Authorities in Kasese have picked 57 children from the streets during an operation aimed at returning them to school. Read more »
March 05
Uganda: Irene Birungi Urges Youth to Pursue Opportunities With Confidence
The Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Presidential CEO Forum, Irene Birungi Mugisha, has encouraged young people to act on their ambitions and pursue opportunities with… Read more »
March 03
Uganda: World Hearing Day, a Call to Protect Children
As the world commemorates World Hearing Day, the World Health Organization is drawing attention to a growing but often overlooked public health concern: hearing loss among children… Read more »
Uganda: Child Dies in Boda Boda Crash in Nabilatuk
A five-year-old child, Lomongin Nakwayen, has died following a road accident involving a boda boda rider at Lokapel Junction along the Moroto-Nakapiripirit highway. Read more »
March 02
Uganda: Brightermonday Uganda Hosts Career Clinic to Equip Youth for Competitive Job Market
BrighterMonday Uganda has intensified efforts to address youth unemployment and skills gaps through its Gen-Kazi (Generation Kazi) initiative, convening 490 participants at a… Read more »
Uganda: NRM Youths Protest 'Political Fishing', Say Opposition Recruits Are Demoralizing Loyal Cadres
The (NRN), a youth-led pressure group within the ruling (NRM), has criticized what it calls the growing trend of recruiting opposition politicians into the party and rewarding them… Read more »
March 01
Uganda: Ivan Tibaijuka, the Boda Rider Who Spends Half His Day Volunteering to Help Schoolchildren Cross Streets
Ivan Tibaijuka has become a familiar figure in Hoima for schoolchildren, waking up every morning to help them safely cross busy roads near Hoima central police station--all at no… Read more »
