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SPECIAL REPORT | THE INDEPENDENT | Women remain vastly underrepresented in political leadership worldwide, according to the latest “Women in Politics: 2026” map, prepared by the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and UN Women. The findings reveal that men continue to dominate executive positions and parliamentary seats, with women far from achieving …

COMMENT | MICHAEL WAMBI | As the world commemorates International Women’s Day, attention is once again turning to the progress women have made in the workplace and the challenges that remain. Artificial Intelligence (AI) refers to the field of computer science and technology focused on creating systems and machines that can …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Public Relations Association of Uganda (PRAU) has held an event that brought together female professionals from across sectors to reflect on their journeys, share experiences, and discuss how to strike a healthy balance between highly demanding careers and personal lives. Women in Uganda’s public …

COMMENT | THE INDEPENDENT | Women’s empowerment should not be treated as a seasonal conversation but as a long-term commitment woven into how businesses, institutions, and communities operate. That is the message Phos Creatives is advancing as conversations around women in business and digital spaces continue to gain momentum. In …

Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | Women are steadily entering Uganda’s blue-collar labour market in search of income and economic independence, but entrenched gender norms, limited access to finance and weak labour protections continue to slow their progress, according to a new labour market study by BrighterMonday Uganda. The report, launched …

  OPINION | RACHEL KIVUNA | Legal, risk, and compliance functions have morphed from being regulatory checkpoints to becoming the backbone of resilient and ethical organizations. These roles are shaping how companies anticipate challenges, navigate complex regulations, and make decisions that protect both people and value. This Women’s Month, celebrating the role …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | On 8 March, as the world marked International Women’s Day, Ugandan skincare brand Bellazuri – Roots of Beauty hosted a small women’s empowerment event at its head offices in Butabiika. Held under the theme “For the Woman Who Conquers Every Day,” the afternoon brought …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | CANAL+ and its subsidiary MultiChoice are marking International Women’s Month with a continent‑wide campaign celebrating the role of African women in storytelling, sport and public life. The companies said the campaign, titled “We are… because she is,” pays tribute to storytellers, athletes, mothers, creators, leaders …

Kampala, Uganda | Xinhua |  Uganda on Sunday held an all-women military parade to mark International Women’s Day, observed this year under the national theme “Scaling up investment to accelerate access to justice for women and girls across Uganda.” Addressing the gathering, President Yoweri Museveni’s speech was read on his …

As the world marks International Women’s Day, women still hold just over 30% of global leadership roles, highlighting the need for faster progress toward equality NEWS ANALYSIS | SYLIVA MULINGE | This month, we join the rest of the world in marking International Women’s Day, a moment to celebrate the …