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Ethiopia: Gender-transformative climate resilience project builds resilient communities
ADDIS ABABA, September 14, 2026 — Across the drought-prone rangelands of Ethiopia’s Afar and Oromia regions, a fundamental transformation is taking place. In pastoralist communities long defined by climate vulnerability, women and…
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Girls edge boys as 2,790 secure higher education loans
KAMPALA, September 11, 2026 — The Government of Uganda has awarded higher education loans to 2,790 students for the 2026/2027 academic year under the Higher Education Students’ Financing Scheme [HESFS], with female…
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Boys outshine girls as First Lady Janet Museveni releases 2025 PLE results
KAMPALA, January 30, 2026 — The First Lady and Minister of Education and Sports, Janet Kataaha Museveni, has officially released the 2025 Primary Leaving Examinations [PLE] results at State House Nakasero, saying,…
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Museveni launches new skilling hub, emphasises role of technology and skills development
NTOROKO, May 15, 2025 –– President Yoweri Museveni has reaffirmed that Uganda’s path to true liberation lies not only in political leadership but also in the advancement of technology and practical skills…
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Strengthen girls’ education, savings and employment prospects to end adolescent pregnancies – WHO
KAMPALA, April 27, 2025 –– In a bid to end the global crisis of adolescent pregnancy, the World Health Organization [WHO] has urged governments and stakeholders to prioritise girls’ education, economic empowerment…
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Buliisa district decries shortage of teachers
BULIISA, February 25, 2025 –– Authorities in Buliisa district have called on government to lift a ban recruitment of more teachers, saying it would address the ongoing shortage in the district. The…
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Masindi district to prioritise GBV in budgeting
MASINDI, December 9, 2024 — In a bid to combat gender-based violence [ GBV ] and other forms of violence against women and girls [VAWG], the Masindi District Local Government has committed…
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Gender-based violence: Speaker Among calls for protection of boys and men
KAMPALA, November 30, 2024 — The Speaker of Parliament, Anita Among has called for the protection of boys and men against gender-based violence [GBV] in homes and society at large. “Gender-based violence…
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Smallholder coffee farmers in Uganda grapple With EU regulations
KAMPALA, August 31, 2024 – In Kubewo village in eastern Uganda, children often go to work with their parents in the coffee gardens. Earnings from Arabica coffee are used, their parents and…
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Mbale Metropolitan Rotary Club installs new president
MBALE CITY, July 17, 2024 – The Director and Founder of Elgon Ngoma Troupe, Julius Walimbwa is the new President of Mbale Metropolitan Rotary Club, succeeding HCP Richard Obuwa. The installation of…
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