Young women in Bughendera County, Bundibugyo district have decried the limited access to family planning services in the area, blaming this for the increasing cases of early pregnancies. They say that while they prefer to be in charge of their reproductive health, the lack of services in the mountainous and isolated county means they make unprecedented choices with […]
In a groundbreaking turn of events, women in Bugiri District, Eastern Uganda, have defied societal norms and broken into the traditionally male-dominated fish farming industry. Through the Women Economic Empowerment Programme launched by UN Women, these women have not only mastered the art of fishing but also revolutionized their economic prospects. Rose Nakimuli, a resident […]
The Power of Village Chairpersons In Public Trust – Role Of Village Chairpersons and Their Impact On Local Governance By Joel Kafuko Rubanda-Uganda As the debate surrounding the legality of Local Council I & II Leaders continues to grip the nation, an enlightening study has emerged shedding light on the citizens’ preferences. Conducted by Twaweza […]
By Ian Ortega I was raised as a Muganda. The more I have traveled, the more I have come to appreciate the beauty of Buganda. I have come to hold dear ‘Akaalo Ka Buganda.’ There is something about Buganda and Baganda, the kind about which you say; ‘if you know, you know.’ Unlike other […]
