Uganda: MTN Entebbe Ladies Open Kicks Off Women's Month With Regional Golf Triumph

The 15th edition of the MTN Entebbe Ladies Open concluded on Saturday, February 28, at the historic Entebbe Club, with Kenya's Mercy Nyanchama claiming the championship. Read more »

Uganda: From Office to Boda Boda - The Inspiring Journey of Precious Musimenta

As Uganda joins the world in celebrating International Women's Day on March 8, attention is drawn to the contributions of women across society. Read more »

Uganda: DP Women's League Demands Greater Investment in Justice, Education and Free Local Elections

The President of the Democratic Party Women's League, Sarah Adong, has called for increased investment in access to justice for women and girls, reforms in the education sector,… Read more »

Uganda: Women Entrepreneurs Seek Finance, Market Access Ahead of International Women's Day Katale

Women entrepreneurs in Uganda continue to face high financing costs, informality challenges and stiff market competition, barriers that leaders say are slowing business growth and… Read more »

Uganda: Phaneroo Targets Over 50,000 Participants for 9th Men Gather Conference

Renowned Christian fellowship Phaneroo Ministries International is set to host the ninth edition of its annual Men Gather Conference on March 7, at the ministry's grounds in… Read more »

Uganda: Man Arrested for Murdering Wife Following Domestic Violence

Police in Adjumani District have arrested a 62-year-old man in connection with the murder of his wife after a domestic violence incident in Dzaip Sub-county. Read more »

Uganda: MTN Sponsors 2026 Entebbe Ladies Open, Ushering in Women's Month With a Bold Golf Statement

MTN Uganda has officially confirmed its sponsorship of the 2026 Entebbe Ladies Open, set to take place from February 26 to 28 at the historic Entebbe Club. Read more »

Uganda: Uptown Kampala Rotary Club Unveils Women-Focused Community Library

The Rotary Club of Uptown Kampala has hosted the District Governor Rtn Geoffrey Kitakule. Read more »

Uganda: Ugandan Study Finds Self-Injectable Contraception Boosts Women's Decision-Making

A new 12-month cohort study in Eastern and Northern Uganda has found that women who choose to self-inject a contraceptive called DMPA-SC experience a measurable increase in… Read more »

Uganda: Police Urge Men Facing Domestic Violence to Speak Out

Men experiencing domestic violence are being urged to report their cases to police, with authorities dismissing the perception that only women are listened to or protected. Read more »

Uganda: Women Condemn Security Abuses As Activists Welcome Bireete's Release

Women's rights activists across Uganda have welcomed the release of Sarah Bireete, the Executive Director of the Centre for Constitutional Governance, while strongly condemning… Read more »

Uganda: Lawmakers Mourn Former Ngora Woman MP Stella Isodo Apolot

Lawmakers across the political divide have paid tribute to the late Stella Isodo Apolot, describing her as an all-embracing, supportive and collaborative legislator whose death has… Read more »

Uganda: Isodo Remembered in Parliament As Advocate for Girls' Education and Rural Women

The Minister of State for Agriculture in charge of Fisheries, Hellen Adoa, on Wednesday led Parliament in paying tribute to the late former Ngora District Woman Member of… Read more »

Uganda: Speaker Among Leads Parliament in Tribute to Late Ngora Woman MP Isodo

Speaker of Parliament Anita Among on Wednesday led Members of Parliament in paying tribute to the late Ngora District Woman Member of Parliament, Stella Apolot Isodo, describing… Read more »

Uganda: Ngora Woman MP Stella Isodo Apolot Dies At 51

Ngora District Woman Member of Parliament, Stella Isodo Apolot, has passed away at the age of 51, following a brief illness. Read more »

Uganda: Boys Outperform Girls in 2025 a-Level Cambridge Results

Ugandan educationists have renewed calls for continuous review of the national education curriculum to enhance learners' global competitiveness following the release of the 2025… Read more »

Uganda: First Lady Calls for Women's Bank to Deepen Economic Empowerment

The First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Mrs Janet Kataha Museveni, has called on women to establish a women-led bank to consolidate gains in economic empowerment… Read more »

Uganda: First Lady Rallies Women to Back NRM

The First Lady and Minister of Education, Mrs Janet K. Museveni, has called on Ugandan women to unite behind the National Resistance Movement (NRM) and President Museveni as the… Read more »

Uganda: EC Dismisses Petition Challenging Nalule's Candidature for Masaka Woman MP Seat

The Electoral Commission has upheld the candidature of Masaka Woman Member of Parliament aspirant Joan Nalule after dismissing a petition challenging the authenticity of her… Read more »

Uganda: Katikkiro Mayiga Urges Married Couples to Embrace Responsibility

The Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga, has urged married couples to fulfill their responsibilities without making excuses, noting that doing so helps prevent… Read more »

Uganda: Fear Grips Masaka City Residents As Woman Found Murdered in Rented Room

Residents of Kayirikitti Village in Nyendo Division, Masaka City, have been left in shock and fear following the murder of a woman whose body was discovered inside her rented room… Read more »

Uganda: VP Alupo Declared Unopposed for Katakwi Woman MP Seat

Vice President Jessica Alupo has been declared unopposed for the Katakwi District Woman Member of Parliament seat following the withdrawal of her only challenger. Read more »

Uganda: Mental Health Alarm As 58% of Young Women in Kampala Slums Report Depression

A new study has revealed alarmingly high levels of depression, suicidal thoughts and substance use among young women living in Kampala's urban slums, exposing what researchers… Read more »

Africa: African Sisters Network's Nyanzi Nominated for Prestigious Forty Under 40 Africa Awards 2026

Ugandan consultant and women's empowerment advocate Victoria Ateenyi poprularly known as victoria Nyanzi was nominated for the Forty Under 40 Africa Awards 2026, a continental… Read more »

Uganda: Two Women Arrested for Attempting to Cut Off Husband's Genitals During Fight

Police in Buyende District are investigating a serious case of unlawful wounding following a violent domestic-related incident that left a local council leader critically injured. Read more »