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Civil Society Activists have asked the government to waive taxes on sanitary pads. They urged that the taxes are a hindrance to sanitary access to the adolescents. According to a survey conducted by African Youth Development Link, three out of 10 girls cannot afford menstrual hygiene supplies in Uganda. The survey titled mapping of menstrual hygiene management was conducted between ...

The Uganda Cranes recently faced off Burkina Faso in the 2021 AFCON, a game that they needed to scoop the first position from their rivals. Unfortunately, the game ended in a goalless draw that saw the visiting side stay in the lead of group B with 9 points. The cranes come in second with eight points and are followed by ...

One of the queens in South Africa has been appointed as a Regent of the Zulu nation after King Goodwill Zwelithini’ s death. Queen Mantfombi MaDlamini Zulu will be Regent until the new King is chosen. She apparently held the status of “Great Wife” since her marriage in 1977. Rumour has it that this was part of the will of ...

Women leaders have been urged to embrace East African integration initiatives to market Uganda goods there Outgoing Uganda Women Entrepreneurs Association Limited (UWEAL) chairperson Angella Baigaine says its the regional block where women voices can be hard to grow not only views but business transactions. “I wish to urge new chairperson for Uganda Women Entrepreneurs Association Limited and the entire ...

Lady Justice Jane Frances Abodo has as of Monday morning moved out of her office as the Director of Public Prosecutions following last week’s ruling by the Constitutional Court. The ruling stated that it is illegal to appoint a judge to any executive or constitutional office. It further added that assuming the position without first resigning as judges is illegal. ...