Tag: Persons with Disabilities-PWDs

Singer Kusasira to Celebrate 20 Years of Music Career

She will be accompanied by legendary musicians like Mariam Ndagire, Afrigo Band, Mesach Ssemakula, Maddox Ssematimba, Lord Fred Sebatta, Ronald Mayinja, Fred Sseruga, and Sophie Nantongo, among others.

Nissan, Honda in Merger Talks to Form World’s 3rd Largest Automaker

Business

This merger comes at a time when the car manufacturing industry is undergoing a transition away from fossil fuels.

Education

Senior Educationists Task Gov’t to Fasten Implementation of PWD...

The 1st East African Disability Inclusive Higher Education Conference is the first of its kind that focused at advocating for higher studies of PWDs in East Africa. The conference was also meant to formulate recommendations and policies to better the lives of PWDs with the involvement of all stakeholders.

Education

Gov’t Pledges to Promote PWD Inclusivity in Education

The two-day conference themed University of All and For All will took place on November 13-14, 2024, at Kyambogo University in a bid to share information on how PWDs can be enrolled in higher education.

Education

Kyambogo University Seeks Annual UGX 3Bn to Support Inclusive...

The 1st East African Conference on Disability Inclusive Higher Education is slated for November 13-14, 2024, at Kyambogo University, with the Minister of Education and Sports, Janet Kataha Museveni, expected as the chief guest.

Politics

EC to Start PWD Mapping for Inclusive Elections in...

Disabled voters have historically faced several impediments, but the EC is attempting to remove these barriers in an effort to hold more inclusive elections. According to the amended 1995 Electoral Commission Act, the electoral process must be inclusive and conducted under conditions of freedom and fairness.

Crime

PWDs Storm Court to Support Victim in Kyambogo Lecturer...

Eron performed a sexual act with a 16-year-old girl, whom he had authority over and allegedly infected the victim with HIV/AIDS. The incident occurred between Kyambogo University and Namugongo in Nsawo village, Wakiso district.

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