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UCC Funds Universities to Drive AI Research on Cybersecurity and Child Online Protection – mulengeranews.com

UCC Funds Universities to Drive AI Research on Cybersecurity and

By Ben Musanje The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has awarded more than Shs182.6 million to universities and research institutions across the country to support innovative studies in artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, digital inclusion, and child online protection. The funding was announced during a press conference at UCC headquarters in Bugolobi on Thursday, where UCC unveiled successful research proposals selected under the …

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Counselor Nyorozi Harriet Bamuturebye examines what is needed for boy child Empowerment

Proposed Protection of Sovereignty Bill 2026– a pyrrhic assertion that

  ×   By Nyorozi Harriet Bamuturebye. Counselor Ndejje University. COUNSELOR’S CORNER. A male gender is created naturally to dominate both in human beings and in animals. However, with the changing society women have been emancipated, empowered to come out and compete with men in leadership, business, education and in rare cases family headship and inheritance. This boy who feels …

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Pay attention to what your child does online

Pay attention to what your child does online

The internet is as dangerous as it is wonderful. Social media exposes your children to concepts and ideas they would never encounter within their day-to-day lives. During my school days, most children gave the same set of answers to every adult who asked what careers they wanted to pursue as adults: doctor, lawyer, engineer, and teacher. Today, you are going …

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TWO SUSPECTS ARRESTED IN BUSHENYI OVER CHILD TRAFFICKING

TWO SUSPECTS ARRESTED IN BUSHENYI OVER CHILD TRAFFICKING

Post Views: 8 By Twesigye Aggreyin Bushenyiwww.mknewslink.com—-Bushenyi police have arrested two individuals in connection with an alleged human trafficking ring targeting young women.. According to SP Apollo Tayebwa, the district police spokesperson, the suspects are Agaba Innocent, 24, of Nyakashaaru cell, Rubirizi district, and Nayebare Getrude, 24, of Mpoma II cell, Kajuzya parish, Nkungu sub-county, Kazo district. Preliminary investigations …

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SHAME! Masaka RCC Washaki in Child Neglect Scandal, Dragged to Court

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Shock and outrage have erupted in Bugisu following the dragging of Masaka Resident City Commissioner (RCC) Ahamada Washaki to court over alleged child neglect and abandonment. Speaking to RedPepper, the Bugisu Cultural Institution spokesperson Steven Masiga confirmed that it has taken keen interest in the case involving the senior government official, describing the allegations as disturbing and shameful. Court records …

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As Otto Preaches ‘Survival,’ NRM Rallies Put Child Safety at Risk » The Hoima Post –

As Otto Preaches Survival NRM Rallies Put Child Safety at

By Alexander Luyima | The Hoima Post KAMPALA – Uganda’s political arena is gripped by two seemingly separate, yet deeply connected, crises: the strategic retreat of veteran opposition voices and a glaring breach of child safety at ruling party rallies. Together, they paint a troubling picture of a political system where accountability is fading and the most vulnerable are paying the …

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MASINDI MOTHER BURNS OWN CHILD FOR EATING GROUNDNUTS

MASINDI MOTHER BURNS OWN CHILD FOR EATING GROUNDNUTS.webp

Post Views: 8 ASP Julius Hakiza By Andama mosesIn Masindi.www.mknewslink.com The territorial police in Masindi are investigating a disturbing case of aggravated child torture that occurred on October 22, 2025, in Tantara village, Kyakamese Parish, Pakanyi Sub-county in which a 9-year-old female juvenile, Akao Mefia, was allegedly burnt on the mouth with a burning charcoal by her biological mother, …

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Mukono District Commemorates International Day of the Girl Child at Namagunga Girls Primary School

Mukono District Commemorates International Day of the Girl Child at

Namataba– The International Day of the Girl Child, celebrated globally on 11th October, focuses on empowering girls and ensuring their rights. This year’s theme is “Empowering the Girl Child for a Sustainable Future.” Some of the kids marching during the celebrations. The event in Mukono District was graced by the Resident District Commissioner (RDC), Hajjati Fatumah Ndisaba Nabitaka, who served …

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