KAMPALA, UGANDA | Julius Businge | In a bid to promote gender inclusivity in Uganda’s financial markets, the Uganda Securities Exchange (USE), under the leadership of CEO Paul Bwiso, hosted the Ring the Bell for ALL Women and Girls event in Kampala recently. Organized in partnership with UN Women and other …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | In a powerful address on gender equality and women’s empowerment, Sylivia Mulinge, MTN Uganda Chief Executive Officer, highlighted the transformative impact of women breaking into traditionally male-dominated fields, sharing inspiring stories of resilience and innovation. Mulinge was speaking at the Smart Girls Foundation graduation …
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Equity Bank Launches Second Edition of Abakyala Ku Ntiiko to Empower Women in Businesses Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Equity Bank has launched the second edition of Abakyala Ku Ntiiko, a flagship initiative dedicated to empowering women in micro and small-scale business. This exciting day of sharing and lessons …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | Xinhua | The Kenya Junior Starlets defeated hosts Uganda 2-0 in the first leg of the second round of the FIFA U-17 Women’s World Cup qualifiers on Saturday. Uganda, captained by Agnes Nabukenya, began the match with attacking intensity, but Kenya managed to handle the pressure well. …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | Julius Businge | KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | Professional women accountants have called on their peers to embrace agility, resilience, integrity, continuous skill development, adaptability, and confidence to excel in their careers and navigate workplace challenges. This powerful message was delivered by CPA professionals Freda Anne Namatovu, …
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KAMPALA, UGANDA | THE INDEPENDENT | A new study has found over sixty per cent of women undergoing Cervical Cancer treatment at the Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) to be experiencing extreme wasting, a complication technically referred to as Cancer cachexia. Releasing preliminary findings on Friday, Dr Innocent Atuhe, who was …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Speaker of Parliament, Annet Anita Among has tasked the Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development, Peace Mutuuzo to popularize the Succession (Amendment) Act 2022, saying it has the potential to solve the plight of women. Among said the Succession Act passed two …
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Port Bell, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Breweries has today donated items worth UGX 30M to the Luzira Youth and Women community. The donation includes 400 plastic chairs, 10 tables, 2 portable mini-sound systems, and 4-fifty-seater tents which will serve as revenue-generating assets through hire towards community development initiatives. …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | CEO Summit Uganda, a think-tank aimed at developing well- rounded selfless leaders together with the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) graduated the 3rd cohort of the NSSF Pathfinder Catalyst Academy where women leaders are trained and given the necessary insights to excel in the …
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Arua, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Wonder still hovers over friends and neighbors of Charity Kayomirwoth, 31, and her colleagues Margaret Atimango and Gladys Piyic after they successfully turned a bushy, grove-inhabited area along the banks of River Enyau in Arua City into a money-making space. In January 2003, the …
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The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
