Avocados are rich in fiber, antioxidants, and healthy fats that can support metabolic health and insulin sensitivity ANALYSIS | AGENCIES | A new study suggests avocado consumption may significantly reduce diabetes risk, particularly among women. Experts recommend a balanced and diverse diet rather than overemphasising specific foods for diabetes prevention. However, …
Read More »SLB hailed for supporting Ugandan women in science and technology
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Ernest Rubondo, the Executive Director of the Petroleum Authority of Uganda, has commended SLB (formerly known as Schlumberger) for its efforts in advancing women in Science and Technology. SLB is one of the firms that was contracted by TotalEnergies for drilling, completions, and production …
Read More »Uganda’s women badminton team shifts focus to Uber Cup in China
KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | Uganda’s women’s badminton team has promised to make a good impression and perform well when they take part in the 2024 Uber Cup to take place in China. Uganda will be making their maiden appearance at the 2024 Thomas & Uber Cup slated for April 28th …
Read More »Women body partners with Mastercard Foundation
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Forum for African Women Educationalists (FAWE) announced a new seven-year extension of its partnership with the Mastercard Foundation to build on the success of its decade-long mission to elevate young women and men in Africa. Unveiled at Kampala on April 12 by John Chrysestom …
Read More »The women behind Uganda’s local content appreciation revival
COMMENT | AARON ORENA | The appreciation for local shows and films is currently at an all-time high. With the dominance of international shows gradually diminishing, Ugandans are cautiously learning to watch and appreciate local shows. Slowly, these shows have begun to curve out a place in popular culture. Unknown …
Read More »Kampala Archdiocese installs first woman Head of Laity
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Kampala Archdiocese has installed its first-ever female Head of Laity, breaking the tradition of male dominance in the highest office of lay apostolate within the Archdiocese. Emily Kitto Mwaka, who was recently elected to the position, was formally presented on Thursday alongside other elected …
Read More »Alliance Française to empower Ugandan women through literature discussions
Kampala, Uganda | PATRICIA AKANKWATSA | The Alliance Française de Kampala, joining forces with the Fonds Médiathèque and the French Institute, launched a program that will tackle social issues and foster empowerment for underprivileged women in Ugandan communities by creating a bridge between them and established Ugandan women writers. …
Read More »Lumumba: Govt failure to deliver free sanitary pads shames women
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Justine Lumumba Kasule, the Minister in charge of General Duties in the Office of the Prime Minister – OPM has apologized to the nation over the government’s failure to deliver free sanitary pads to girls across the country. Free sanitary pads were a presidential …
Read More »New EU-AU partnership to save women bleeding to death during childbirth
Postpartum hemorrhage death largely ended in high-income settings NEWS ANALYSIS | RONALD MUSOKE | The European Union (EU) has partnered with the African Union (AU) to fund a new project to accelerate access to life-saving medicines by pregnant women in five African countries including; Uganda. Each year, around the world, about …
Read More »Stanbic and UDB amplify support for women entrepreneurs
Stanbic4Her initiative and UDB’s ‘Women Prosper’ program have collectively disbursed an impressive total of Shs 173 billion to support female entrepreneurs Kampala, Uganda | THE INEPENDENT | As Uganda joins the global community in celebrating International Women’s Month, prominent financial institutions Stanbic Bank Uganda and Uganda Development Bank (UDB) are at …
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