Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Health experts in Mbarara City have expressed concern that people living with HIV in care are dropping out. The HIV focal person in Mbarara City Dorcus Twinabaitu to a media training session on Tuesday that many young women and girls stop their treatment a few …
Read More »Ugandan women turn agricultural waste into biofuel to save trees
KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Every morning, Sheeba Kwagala and her colleague head to a sanctuary in the Ugandan capital of Kampala to mash agricultural waste, mainly banana peels and crop residues, with molasses and clay to make briquettes. Briquettes, a type of renewable energy source and a form of …
Read More »Women get World bank boost to grow business
Wakiso, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Women have another cause to smile as the World Bank moves to facilitate those in business to help them leap to another level. The US $ 217 million (about Ug shs 900billion) five-year GROW Project will among other things skill women engaged in business before …
Read More »Obstetric Fistula: Breaking the cycle for the sake of girls and women
In Uganda, about 7,200 maternal deaths occur every year, and for every maternal death, 6 – 15 mothers survive with chronic and debilitating ill health such as obstetric fistula. Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Countries around the World will on Friday, May 23rd carry out a campaign to highlight the …
Read More »Eating avocado lowers diabetes risk in women
Avocados are rich in fiber, antioxidants, and healthy fats that can support metabolic health and insulin sensitivity ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | A new study suggests avocado consumption may significantly reduce diabetes risk, particularly among women. Experts recommend a balanced and diverse diet rather than overemphasising specific foods for diabetes prevention. However, …
Read More »SLB hailed for supporting Ugandan women in science and technology
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ernest Rubondo, the Executive Director of the Petroleum Authority of Uganda, has commended SLB (formerly known as Schlumberger) for its efforts in advancing women in Science and Technology. SLB is one of the firms that was contracted by TotalEnergies for drilling, completions, and production …
Read More »Uganda’s women badminton team shifts focus to Uber Cup in China
KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Uganda’s women’s badminton team has promised to make a good impression and perform well when they take part in the 2024 Uber Cup to take place in China. Uganda will be making their maiden appearance at the 2024 Thomas & Uber Cup slated for April 28th …
Read More »Women body partners with Mastercard Foundation
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) announced a new seven-year extension of its partnership with the Mastercard Foundation to build on the success of its decade-long mission to elevate young women and men in Africa. Unveiled at Kampala on April 12 by John Chrysestom …
Read More »The women behind Uganda’s local content appreciation revival
COMMENT | AARON ORENA | The appreciation for local shows and films is currently at an all-time high. With the dominance of international shows gradually diminishing, Ugandans are cautiously learning to watch and appreciate local shows. Slowly, these shows have begun to curve out a place in popular culture. Unknown …
Read More »Kampala Archdiocese installs first woman Head of Laity
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kampala Archdiocese has installed its first-ever female Head of Laity, breaking the tradition of male dominance in the highest office of lay apostolate within the Archdiocese. Emily Kitto Mwaka, who was recently elected to the position, was formally presented on Thursday alongside other elected …
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