Uganda: EU and Unicef Empowering 5,000 Girls Across Seven Districts to Complete Their Education

UNICEF is launching a comprehensive assistance programme designed to support vulnerable girls' secondary education in the West Nile, Lango and the Acholi sub regions of Uganda. Read more »

Uganda: Women Growing and Prospering With Financial Literacy

When women get their finances together, the whole society is better for it. Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Celebrates Women's Progress At 2025 Women's Day Banquet

A focal point of this year's event was the success of Tooke Flour, an innovative product made from green bananas developed under the Presidential Initiative for Banana Industrial… Read more »

Uganda: Abakyala Ku Ntiiko - Women in Lira Challenged to Venture Into Social Media for Business Marketing

It is not too late for women in Lira City to grasp digital marketing tools to help enhance their businesses, an expert has advised. Read more »

Uganda: Ring the Bell - Applauding Women Investing in the Uganda Securities Exchange

In a bid to promote gender inclusivity in Uganda's financial markets, the Uganda Securities Exchange (USE), under the leadership of CEO Paul Bwiso, hosted the Ring the Bell for ALL… Read more »

Uganda: Equity Bank Uganda Takes Abakyala Ku Ntiiko Aura to Masaka

For the second time in one week, Equity Bank Uganda brought women entrepreneurs, financial experts and industry leaders under one roof as the Abakyala Ku Ntiiko reached Masaka on… Read more »

Uganda: Thousands Defy Rain to Support Girl Child Education At 2025 Absa Kh3 7 Hills Run

Brian Adams Ategeka finished first at 01:24:32, while Evas Nasasira also posted a record-breaking time of 02:06:02 Read more »

Uganda: Johnnie Walker Honors 'Fearless Women' Shaping the Future of Marketing.

Johnnie Walker Uganda, through its She Walks initiative, celebrated International Women's Day on March 8th by spotlighting the resilience and leadership of women in marketing. The… Read more »

Uganda: Uganda Breweries Donates Investments Worth Shs30m to Empower Luzira Youth and Women

Uganda Breweries has today donated items worth UGX 30M to the Luzira Youth and Women community. The donation includes 400 plastic chairs, 10 tables, 2 portable mini-sound systems,… Read more »

Uganda: CEO Summit Uganda Fuels Women's Leadership With the Lean Forward Modular Program

In a remarkable celebration of leadership, women's empowerment, and resilience, the CEO Summit Uganda graduated its second cohort of women leaders from the LEAN Forward Modular… Read more »

Uganda: Winnie Byanyima's Activism Tested

Just days after her husband, opposition politician Dr Kizza Besigye, was thrown in jail, Winnie Byanyima, the executive director of UNAIDS, had to coordinate the launch of the… Read more »

Uganda: Rahu - Men and Boys Allies in Ending GBV and Reducing the Risk of HIV

As the world unites to commemorate 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence, Reach A Hand Uganda (RAHU) held a community outreach in Lungujja under the theme "Breaking the… Read more »

Uganda: Bridging the Gap - How the Grow Project Is Connecting Women Entrepreneurs to Financial Resources in Uganda.

The launch and execution of the GROW Initiative, a program which offers a monumental opportunity for women entrepreneurs across the country, to receive funding, business advisory… Read more »

Uganda: What Afrobarometer's Latest Survey on Gender Reveals About Ugandans

The latest survey report by Afrobarometer published in Kampala on Oct.03 has revealed several contradicting perceptions on gender issues among Ugandans. Read more »

Uganda: Rebecca Cheptegei Laid to Rest in Home Village in Bukwo

Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei, who tragically died after allegedly being set on fire by her former boyfriend in Kenya, was on Sept.14 laid to rest at her ancestral home in… Read more »

Uganda: Why Women's Participation in Uganda Politics Is Cosmetic

Political parties in Uganda have a long way to go to improve the position of women in their ranks. This according to a study by Kyambogo University lecturer, Hannah Muzee, of the… Read more »

Uganda: The Big Push African Women Need to Escape Poverty

What do poverty, climate change, and conflict have in common? They are among the biggest challenges confronting Africa, and they all disproportionately affect women living in… Read more »

Uganda: Africa's Renewable Energy Sector Is Shattering Gender Norms

Africa's fast-evolving renewable energy landscape is catalysing a shift in gender dynamics, with more women seizing employment opportunities than in the traditional energy sector,… Read more »

Africa: Uganda's Agather Atuhaire Wins International Women of Courage Award

Journalist, lawyer and human rights advocate Agather Atuhaire has been recognised for her work to promote the rule of law in Uganda. Read more »

Uganda: Obituary - Cecilia Atim Ogwal

Cecilia Barbara Atim Ogwal, one of Uganda's longest-serving female legislators, passed away on Jan.18 at the age of 77. Read more »

Uganda: Top 10 African Female Afrobeats Stars

Female artists are a major driver of the Afrobeats phenomenon, producing some of the top singles and collaborations that rank as the most-streamed Afrobeats hits, both on the… Read more »

Uganda: The 'Nuisance' Breaking New Ground for African Women in the Energy Value Chain

'I am a nuisance for a good cause,' says Faustina Boakye. Of an age where many people are slowing down, Boakye is in the process of revving up as the former… Read more »

Uganda: Anti-Homosexuality Law Directives

Uganda's chief science council has triggered outrage in the medical research community after suggesting researchers have a legal duty to report offences under the country's… Read more »

Malawi: A Year On, Malawi's First Female Police Officer Living With Albinism Speaks Out

For many Malawians, the very idea that a person living with albinism, which has made many into targets for body parts traders, could be recruited to protect ordinary Malawians, was… Read more »

Uganda: Opposition Women MPs Demand Accountability for Police Brutality

In an emotional testimony presented before the Committee of Presidential Affairs, female opposition Members of Parliament are demanding transparency and accountability concerning… Read more »