Tag: Persons with Disabilities-PWDs

Gov’t Rolls Out New Reforms to Boost Meat Exports and Public Health in Uganda

The Government of Uganda has launched a major nationwide campaign to overhaul its meat production systems in a bid to safeguard public health, enhance food safety, and meet international trade standards. Spearheaded by the Ministry of Agriculture,...

Pope Leo XIV Appoints Ugandan Priest as Bishop of Houma-Thibodaux

Religion

Pope Leo XIV has appointed Father Simon Peter Engurait, a 53-year-old Ugandan-born priest, as the new bishop of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux in Louisiana. This appointment marks the first time a Ugandan and African immigrant has been...

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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