Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Deputy Speaker Jacob Oulanyah has deferred debate on the Persons for Disabilities Bill, 2018 to give room for consultations and harmonization. The bill proposes amendments to the electoral structure for Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) representatives. It seeks to provide for the promotion of rights …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Minister of State for Gender and Culture, Hon. Peace Mutuzo has asked Parliament to consider approving the proposed budget increase for Persons With Disabilities (PWDs). She said that the current budget of Shs2 billion is insufficient and cannot support the 12.8 million PWDs. “In …
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An art exhibition for the blind Kampala, Uganda | Dominic Muwanguzi | Public monuments in Kampala are only accessible to the privileged. This statement gains even more power when you visit the exhibit of artworks that are designed for the blind at the Makerere Art Gallery. The art on show is …
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