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By Kayiira Jackson  Boni Consili FC produced a ruthless attacking performance to brush aside Police Women FC with a convincing 4-0 victory in the 2025/26 Finance Trust Bank Elite League at Jeph International University Grounds in Luzira on Saturday. The visitors wasted no time imposing themselves on the contest, taking control early with sharp movement and clinical finishing. Biiba Ningamba …

In today’s evolving workplace, building an inclusive environment is no longer optional. It is essential for sustainable growth, innovation, and social progress. At Equity Bank Uganda, inclusion is not simply a policy statement but a deliberate strategy embedded across recruitment, leadership development, employee wellness, and career advancement. As the world commemorates International Women’s Day every March, organizations are reminded of …

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By Amos Tayebwa A silent but deadly crisis is unfolding in Mbarara, where medical experts are raising the alarm over a surge in maternal deaths linked to unsafe abortions—warning that the lives of young women are increasingly hanging in the balance. Doctors and health workers from Mbarara Regional Referral Hospital say the situation is spiraling, with desperate girls and women …

Their ‘crime’ is punishable by life imprisonment in Uganda. Arua city official Job Richard Matua claims that the defendants will flee from Uganda if they are released on bail. (Photo courtesy of YouTube) Ugandan police have again arrested two women accused of kissing in public in  violation of the country’s harsh Anti-Homosexuality Act (AHA) 2023. Anti-gay advocates claim that the …

By Mwebesa Moses Nyakakoni Rukindo As Uganda celebrated International Women’s Day with speeches, flowers and colorful ceremonies, millions of ordinary women across Uganda were still battling the same old struggles — dirty water, broken hospitals, dangerous roads and a system many feel has forgotten them. Behind the celebrations lies a painful truth: for many Ugandan mothers, survival is still a …

Two women arrested in Arua City [northwestern Uganda] for allegedly showing affection in public have been released on police bond, human rights defenders confirmed. Their case has reignited concerns about a deepening pattern of community vigilantism and state enforcement of Uganda’s Anti-Homosexuality Act 2023. The women were detained on 18 February after neighbours in Ayivu West Division reported them for “queer …

Kampala– Women leaders from across Uganda’s political spectrum have been challenged to boldly contest for elective positions traditionally dominated by men, as the country seeks to deepen women’s participation in leadership and governance. The call was made by Rt.Hon.  Rose Namayanja Nsereko, the Deputy Secretary General of ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM), while addressing delegates at the Women’s Convention 2026 …

MTN Uganda, through the MTN Foundation and in partnership with Alur Kingdom and leading corporate partners, has commissioned and handed over a newly constructed and fully furnished women and children’s ward at Alwi Health Centre III in Pakwach District. The investment, valued at over UGX 156.6 million, was delivered through a collaborative effort involving Huawei, GDE, Rak, Enetworks, Soliton, Rontech, …

Mukono District has reaffirmed its commitment to improving the health and rights of women and girls through a strategic partnership with the Center for Health, Human Rights and Development (CEHURD). The collaboration aims to enhance physical and mental health outcomes while promoting access to justice for vulnerable populations. The engagement, held at the Mukono District Health Headquarters, brought together district …