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Gov’t Committed to protecting interests of PWDs, says Museveni
KUMI, December 4, 2024 — The Government of Uganda will continue to protect the interests of persons with disabilities [ PWDs ] through affirmative action. This was revealed by President Yoweri Museveni…
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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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GROW project: Gov’t to create zones for fair distribution of funds
FORT PORTAL CITY, November 15, 2024 – The Government of Uganda is considering zoning the country to facilitate a fairer distribution of funds under the World Bank-funded Generating Growth and Opportunities for…
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Govt procures motorcycles for GROW project implementation
KAMPALA, November 6, 2024 – Government has provided 146 motorbikes to cities and districts nationwide to support the implementation of the World Bank-funded Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women Enterprises […
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Commonwealth leaders urged to work harder to leave no woman behind
APIA, October 23, 2024 — Commonwealth leaders are being urged to work harder to get rid of the barriers and biases that continue to hold back women and girls in the 56…
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Six low-carbon projects to benefit from CFA Uganda Programme
KAMPALA, October 5, 2024 – For the second phase, Climate Finance Accelerator [ CFA ] Uganda Programme, a UK government-funded programme has selected at least six low-carbon projects that will pitch for…
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Serere youth urge gov’t to invest more in skills development and increase funding
SERERE, September 16, 2024 – Youth leaders in Serere district are calling on the government to increase its investment in skill development programmes to address youth unemployment. The appeal was made during…
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Mbale City women entrepreneurs sensitised on Grow project
MBALE, September 7, 2024 — Government days ago launched the Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women Enterprises [GROW] project in Mbale City, calling upon women entrepreneurs to participate in the project…
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Army argues Education ministry should host Kiswahili Council
KAMPALA, August 22, 2024 – The Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs has endorsed the Ministry of Education and Sports to host Uganda National Kiswahili Council, and promote the language in the…
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Museveni urges youth to embrace fish farming
SOROTI, August 15, 2024 – President Yoweri Museveni has called on the Ugandan youth to shift from growing rice to fish farming in order to conserve the wetlands, which he said play…
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