Uganda: Uganda Celebrates Women Peacebuilders, Showcases Gender Equality Achievements

Uganda has reaffirmed its position as a regional and global champion on the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda during the Women Uganda 2025+ Exhibition and Knowledge Fair, held… Read more »

Uganda: Missing Mother and Teenage Daughter to Be Released Tomorrow, Family Says

Sarah Nambogo and her 13-year-old daughter, Christella Nabisibi, who were reportedly abducted last Friday, December 12, are set to be released tomorrow at 11am, their family lawyer… Read more »

Uganda: Kumi Activists Call for Lasting Solutions to GBV As 16 Days of Activism Campaign Concludes

Activists, local leaders, and community members in Kumi District have renewed calls for permanent solutions to end gender-based violence (GBV) against women and young girls, as the… Read more »

Uganda: Rotary Clubs Partner to Train Over 400 Kasangati Women in Financial Literacy to Boost Economic Empowerment

More than 400 women from Kasangati and surrounding areas have received hands-on financial literacy training aimed at boosting economic empowerment, improving livelihoods, and… Read more »

East Africa: Kenya Dominates Rwanda in Women's Volleyball At Inter-Parliamentary Games

A thrilling match at the Inter-Parliamentary Games saw Kenya emerge victorious against Rwanda in the women's volleyball competition, winning 25-22. Read more »

Uganda: Demystifying the Feminisation of the Fight Against Gender-Based Violence

On November 25, I was invited by the National Girls Summit to officially launch the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence as we marked the International Day for the… Read more »

Uganda: Family of Slain Seeta High Teacher Accuses Police of Mishandling Case

The family of the late Ivan Oloya, a former teacher at Seeta High School in Mukono, has accused the Mukono Police Criminal Investigation Department (CID) of mishandling his murder… Read more »

Uganda: Stanbic Business Incubator Graduates First Cohort of Women-Led Green Enterprises

The Stanbic Business Incubator Limited (SBIL) has successfully concluded training for Cohort 1 of the Green Businesses and Jobs for the Green Transformation Project, a flagship… Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Asks Asiimwe to Step Aside for Kansiime in Rwampara Woman MP Race

President Museveni has asked Molly Asiimwe who is standing as an independent to step down for the ruling NRM party flag bearer, Anna Kansiime in the Rwampara Woman MP race. Read more »

Uganda: New Female Inmates' Ward At Luzira Prison Set for Commissioning

The Uganda Prisons Service (UPS) has completed a modern housing facility for female inmates at Luzira Women Prison, marking a significant milestone in the country's ongoing efforts… Read more »

Uganda: Stakeholders Urge Stronger Political Will As Uganda Marks 16 Days of Activism Against GBV

The Domestic Violence Act Coalition (DVAC) has renewed its call for stronger political commitment to protecting women and girls as Uganda joins the rest of the world to commemorate… Read more »

Uganda: Nearly 1,000 Ugandan Teenage Girls Conceive Daily, Summit Warns

Stakeholders under the National Partnership of 146 civil society organizations have launched the National Girls Summit 2025, calling for an end to teenage pregnancy. Read more »

Uganda: When You Make It in Life, Think of Your Mama - Sheebah Shows How

For many, childhood memories are filled with laughter, innocence, and milestones. For others, they carry lessons forged in hardship and resilience. For Ugandan musician Sheebah… Read more »

Uganda: Rescue Women Foundation and US Partner Launch Program to Empower Teenage Mothers

The Rescue Women Foundation, in partnership with the U.S.-based Africa Raising Initiative, has launched a new project aimed at supporting teenage mothers across Uganda. Read more »

Uganda: Dreams Deferred - Girls in Western Uganda Struggle to Access Education and Scholarships

In the dusty villages, small trading centres, and sprawling refugee settlements of Western Uganda, young girls wake before dawn, not to the chirping of birds or the promise of a… Read more »

Uganda: Students, Leaders Call for Gender Equity and Parental Guidance On Digital Devices

Students and local leaders in Hoima have called for stronger parental guidance and more balanced gender considerations to curb increasing cases of digital violence, especially… Read more »

Uganda: Swedish Ambassador, UNFPA Launch Global 16 Days of Activism Against Digital Violence in Uganda

Uganda has taken center stage in a historic and long-overdue moment, hosting the global launch of the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. Read more »

Uganda: Refugee Women in Uganda Lead Quiet Revolution Against Gender-Based Violence

In a brightly lit room tucked behind one of Kampala's busiest streets, 17-year-old Somali refugee Sarah adjusts her hijab with the steadiness of someone who has taught herself to… Read more »

Uganda: Nutrition and Endometriosis - How Food Can Help Manage Symptoms and Improve Outcomes

Endometriosis affects millions of women worldwide. It is a chronic condition in which tissue similar to the uterine lining grows outside the uterus, often leading to pelvic pain,… Read more »

Uganda: Female Students Avised to Integrate Values, Practical Skills At Brightermonday Career Clinic

In a bid to equip female students with the necessary skills for the job market, students at the Islamic University in Uganda (IUIU), Kabojja campus, have been urged to complement… Read more »

Uganda: DPP Rallies Stakeholders As Uganda Launches 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence

Lady Justice Margaret Mutonyi of the Family Division and Uganda's newly appointed Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP), Lino Anguzu, today led national efforts to raise awareness… Read more »

Uganda: Wakiso Woman MP Race Tightens As Naluyima, Kirabira and Kayesu Vie for Voters

The race for the Wakiso District Woman Member of Parliament has entered a decisive phase, with three strong contenders presenting competing claims to leadership in one of Uganda's… Read more »

Uganda: 'Leave Our Husbands Alone' - Ntale Declares War On Side Chicks

Songstress Irene Ntale has urged unmarried women involved with married men to respect committed relationships. Read more »

Uganda: Human Trafficking Institute Honors Abodo On Historic Appointment As Uganda's First Female Principal Judge

The Human Trafficking Institute (HTI) on Tuesday hosted a congratulatory breakfast at the Sheraton Kampala Hotel in honour of Lady Justice Jane Frances Abodo, celebrating her… Read more »

Uganda: UNAIDS Warns of Rising HIV Infections Among Young Women, Calls for Urgent Action Ahead of World Aids Day

As the world prepares to mark World AIDS Day 2025, UNAIDS Country Director Jacqueline Makokha has warned that Uganda--and the global community is at a "critical juncture" in the… Read more »