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18:09
18:09

Activists Ask Gov't to Avail Data on Disabled Children Facing Abuse 4

Damon Wamara, the Executive Director of the Uganda Child Rights NGO Network says that children with disabilities still face several challenges including failure to access information because of their unique needs.
09:23
09:23

Corruption in District Service Commissions, Gov’t Officials Trade Blame 7

The Head of Public Service, Lucy Nakyobe who was the keynote speaker, said there was a lot of corruption in public service that needs to be checked. She said district service commissions recruit unqualified people who present forged academic documents.
08:01
08:01

If Parents Did their Job, We wouldn't Need Child Rights CSOs- Gender Ministry 5

The Executive Director of the Uganda Child Rights NGO Network Damon Wamara, says that NGOs have played an important role in protecting and promoting children's rights, but more needs to be done.
22:33
22:33

FDC Najjanankumbi Set Date To Hold National Council 1

Addressing the press at the party's Najjanankumbi office, the faction's spokesperson John Kikonyogo said they would be convening a National Council next week under the head of the National Chairman Jack Sabiiti.
23:38
23:38

Cultural Crisis: Indigenous Struggles Expose Threats To Identity, Livelihoods 4 1

The study by the non-government organization that seeks to promote culture and cultural heritage in the country reveals that constrained access has significantly impacted the cultural identity and expression of indigenous communities. For instance, some Batwa individuals hesitate to openly identify themselves within other communities due to the discrimination they encounter.
08:50
08:50

Police Accountability Reform Initiatives Remain Largely On Paper- Study 4

The Member of Parliament for Butambala Muwanga Kivumbi says the challenges of holding the police accountable should be looked at in a broader spectrum of the political sphere in Uganda. He says even when the laws are amended to lay ground for the Independence of the Police, the regime can abuse the law to serve their interests.
16:21
16:21

UMSC General Assembly Suspends Delegates for Alleged Misconduct 1 4

The new UMSC Secretary-General Hajji Abbas Sekyanzi Muluubya identified the suspended delegates as Hajj Abdul Kiyimba delegate from Lwengo, Sulaina Kigongo from East Buganda, Kamara Zuraika from Kampala, Musa Muyinda from Rubaga, and Huzairu Ssendegeya from Sheema, along with Yasin Kakuru from Kiruhura.