Remembering Kofi Atta Annan, the 7th SG of the United Nations
On 18 August 2018 in Bern, Switzerland, Kofi Atta Annan, the 7th Secretary-General of the United Nations, died.
Category: People
I paid shs7b dowry for my wife, Charlene Ruto, added 2 choppers to the first family & bought a shs56m golden ring – Isaya Yunge says
The businessman praised Charlene Ruto as a beautiful woman and expressed happiness about becoming part of her family through marriage.
Rising patriarchal resistance in Africa against gender equality and health rights
Growing anti-rights and anti-gender pushbacks are trying to reverse whatever progress has been made on gender and health rights, especially for girls and women and gender diverse communities.
Diocese of Lango hosts provincial commemoration of the widows’ day in Lira City
The conference theme, “Justice, Dignity and Economic Power for Widows”, was picked from the Book of Isaiah 1:17 and marked 16 years since the day was officially declared.
20 amputees in Lango receive prosthetic limbs to restore mobility and independence
The beneficiaries comprise individuals who lost their limbs as a result of road traffic crashes, workplace injuries, and medical amputations necessitated by conditions such as diabetes and other severe infections.
Madi history brought to life as new book chronicles chiefdoms through the ages
The Alule Herbert book documents the evolution of Madi chiefdoms from the 15th century to the present day, highlighting traditional governance systems.
How Sanjay became the first Ugandan of Indian descent to be appointed a full cabinet minister in the NRM govt
This appointment, which has received countrywide acclaim, places Tanna in the books of History.
PLU Daudi Kabanda criticises Museveni over Among ‘corruption amnesty’
It’s worth noting that Anita Among’s fall has drawn both excitement and concerns over how corruption in Uganda is fought, and if it is genuinely being fought, why do others get harsh penalties.
The invisible must get served first by legally binding treaty for older persons
Longevity is one of humanity’s greatest achievements yet the promise of longer life is too often accompanied by gaps in the protection of human rights.
Kony’s wives, children repatriated from CAR
The women are identified as Ugandan national Ikol Grace, 33, and South Sudanese national Aniyessi Teregina, also 33.
Women’s outreach and drone training at Entebbe UN base conclude
Director of the UN Regional Service Centre Entebbe, Paulin Djomo, thanked the participating member states and commended the trainees for their dedication and hard work throughout the courses.
Life at 16! Teen mother battles stigma, poverty, and fragile safety net
Prisca, a born of Oyam South, Northern Uganda, says she conceived in 2023 while working as a domestic helper in Kampala.