ANALYSIS | BOAKAI FOFANA | The Gates Foundation has pledged its largest ever fund for research work into “chronically underfunded areas” of women’s health. The Foundation announced its commitment on Aug.11 saying the U.S. $2.5 billion for health research and development will support more than 40 innovations, particularly those affecting women …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Up to 600 village-level women groups across Uganda are set to benefit from the new Women’s Economic Empowerment for the Green Transformation Project (WEEG), aimed at strengthening women-led enterprises in environmentally friendly sectors. The initiative is implemented under the Uganda Women Entrepreneurship Program (UWEP). …
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Experienced women leaders are rising up to mentor a new generation of entrepreneurs, innovators, and change-makers across Africa—in a quest to close long-standing gender gaps on the continent. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | A new wave of sector-aligned mentorship programmes is emerging across Africa, targeting women and girls with …
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Findings from 10 African countries, including Uganda, Rwanda and Kenya in East Africa ANALYSIS | OBASANJO BOLARINWA, ALI MOHAMMED & CLIFFORD OBBY ODIMEGWU | Even after more than three decades of global efforts to promote inclusive sexual and reproductive health policies, many women with disabilities in Africa still face serious challenges. Their …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Refugee women entrepreneurs in Uganda have called for the incorporation of Islamic banking in the Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women Enterprises (GROW) project. They say doing so would make the program more inclusive and respectful of their religious beliefs, especially regarding interest-free …
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Mbarara, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | BrighterMonday Uganda, in collaboration with the Mastercard Foundation, hosted a key “Women in Work” event in Mbarara, marking a significant stride towards championing female employment and leadership in Uganda. The gathering attracted 211 ambitious participants, predominantly women, and served as a crucial platform to …
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3 positive signs from recent Women’s Africa Cup of Nations ANALYSIS | CHUKA ONWUMECHILI | Women’s football in Africa has been through radical changes over the past few years. From small beginnings in the late 1990s, it has grown to the point that its biggest competition is receiving considerable global attention. …
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Pader, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Hundreds of women in Pader District who depend on shea butter for survival are trekking long distances to neighboring districts in search of raw materials, as the felling of shea nut trees intensifies. Charcoal producers and land developers continue to cut down mature shea trees …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Evolve Group Africa, a prominent brand marketing and communications firm, hosted its inaugural Women in Marketing Summit & Honors on Thursday, July 24th, 2025. This “suits-and-sneakers”-themed event, held at the Kampala Serena Hotel, gathered marketing trailblazers, thought leaders, and change-makers to share insights, celebrate …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Evolve Group Africa, a leading brand marketing and communications outfit, is set to host the marketing fraternity to the inaugural Women in Marketing Summit & Honors 2025. Slated for tomorrow-Thursday, July 24th, at the Kampala Serena Hotel’s Turaco Hall, the Summit will convene industry …
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