Uganda: Malnutrition - a Silent Threat to Uganda's Children

Malnutrition remains one of the most pressing health challenges in Uganda, undermining the growth, development, and survival of millions of children. Read more »

Uganda: Koica Boosts Luuka Teenage Mothers

Korea International Corporation Agency -KOICA- has boosted teenage mothers and young women in Luuka with skilling tools worth 65 million with a call to end teenage pregnancy and… Read more »

Uganda: CSOs Warn Rising Debt and Bailouts Are Squeezing Children's Services

Civil society organisations (CSOs) have raised alarms that Uganda's escalating public debt and government bailouts of state-owned enterprises (SOEs) are undermining funding for… Read more »

Uganda: Kasese Police Rescue Stolen Child, Suspect Arrested

Police in Kasese District have rescued an 11-month-old baby and arrested a woman accused of stealing the child, an incident that has reignited concerns about rising cases of child… Read more »

Uganda: King Oyo Calls for Youth Empowerment, Cultural Renewal

Omukama Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV, the King of Tooro Kingdom, has reaffirmed his commitment to youth empowerment and cultural transformation, urging young Ugandans to… Read more »

Uganda: MPs Push for Policy to Support Teenage Mothers in School

Members of Parliament under the Uganda Parliamentary Forum to End Child Marriage and Teenage Pregnancies have called for a policy that mandates support for teenage mothers to… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Accuses Nup, FDC Leaders of Misleading Youth Into 'Unnecessary Danger'

President Museveni has said that "bad leaders" in the National Unity Platform (NUP) and parts of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) have nothing to offer Ugandans and instead… Read more »

Uganda: Katikkiro of Kabaka's Counties Decries Rising Crime By Youth Gangs

The Katikkiro of Kabaka's counties, Luutu Moses, has raised alarm over the growing wave of violence and criminality perpetrated by youth gangs, warning that the trend has escalated… Read more »

Uganda: East African Youth Call for Dialogue, Inclusion to End Regional Conflicts

Youth delegates from eight East African Community (EAC) member states have issued a united call to regional leaders--particularly those in conflict-affected countries--to… Read more »

Uganda: The Problem of Child Trafficking in Uganda

Human trafficking has become a significant problem in Uganda. A 2020 government report estimates that traffickers are currently exploiting between 7,000 to 12,000 children. It also… Read more »

Uganda: Youth Platform Association Warns Public Against Fraudsters Misusing Its Name

The Youth Platform Association, a Ugandan organization best known for promoting agribusiness initiatives such as goat rearing, bee-keeping, and maize growing, has issued a stern… Read more »

Uganda: Kyebando Kibaale Residents Raise Alarm Over Child Labour

Residents of Byoohya and Kirasa villages in Kyebando Sub-county, Kibaale District, have raised concern over what they describe as rampant child labour and abuse linked to a… Read more »

Uganda: Busimbi Archdeacon Warns Youth Against Wasteful Spending, Urges Focus On Development

The Archdeacon of Busimbi in Mityana Diocese, Ven. Rev. Fredrick Kironde, has expressed concern over the growing habit among young people of spending money recklessly on… Read more »

Uganda: EC Chairperson Warns Youth On Social Media Misuse

Electoral Commission (EC) Chairperson Justice Simon Byabakama has warned Ugandan youth against abusing social media. He said spreading lies, defamation, and incitement threatens… Read more »

Uganda: NRM Youth Launch 'Gen Z Peaceful Elections Drive', Warn Against Manipulation

A group of young people under the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) has cautioned politicians against exploiting youth during election campaigns, warning that they will not… Read more »

Uganda: Youth Leaders Warn Against Political Manipulation Ahead of 2026 Elections

Youth leaders have raised the alarm over the increasing political manipulation of young Ugandans ahead of the 2026 general elections, calling for peaceful and lawful participation… Read more »

Uganda: Nextars and Quonnect Host 'Brunch & Crotchet' to Celebrate Youth Creativity

On Sunday, September 14, Nextars partnered with Quonnect to host Brunch & Crotchet, a unique experience that brought together young creatives, dreamers, and trendsetters for an… Read more »

Uganda: Collins Tanga Rallies Youth Around Gig Economy, Says 'Heat Is Constant'

Collins Tanga, a contender in the National Resistance Movement (NRM) Youth League elections, has pledged to champion the recognition of young people's contributions through… Read more »

Uganda: Religious Leaders Unite in Kamuli to Preach Against Child Marriage

Religious leaders in Kamuli District have teamed up to preach the gospel of ending child marriage as both religiously and traditionally unacceptable, describing it as a sin and an… Read more »

Uganda: Bobi Wine Steps in to Support Children of Political Detainees

As Ugandan schools reopen, many children of political detainees face uncertainty and hardship. National Unity Platform leader Robert Kyagulanyi, also known as Bobi Wine, has… Read more »

Uganda: Child Labour Crisis Deepens in Busoga, Refugee Settlements - Report

A new report by the Lutheran World Federation (LWF) has exposed alarming levels of child labour in Uganda's refugee settlements and the poverty-stricken Busoga sub-region, painting… Read more »

Uganda: Katikkiro Mayiga Warns Against Treating Politics As a Game, Urges Youth to Take Responsibility

The Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, has cautioned Ugandans against trivializing politics, warning that treating it as a game undermines the country's ability to build… Read more »

Uganda: Sacked Ref Accused of Making Indecent Image of Child

Former Premier League referee David Coote has been charged with making an indecent image of a child. Read more »

Africa: More Children Are Obese Than Underweight - Unicef

For the first time, there are more children in the world who are obese than underweight, according to a major study by children's charity Unicef. Read more »

Uganda: Church Leaders Fault Parents Over Child Neglect, Shielding Abusers in Sebei

Church leaders in the Sebei Sub-region have expressed concern over parents who frustrate their children's education and those who collude with perpetrators of sexual violence… Read more »