Port Bell, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda Breweries has today donated items worth UGX 30M to the Luzira Youth and Women community. The donation includes 400 plastic chairs, 10 tables, 2 portable mini-sound systems, and 4-fifty-seater tents which will serve as revenue-generating assets through hire towards community development initiatives. …
Read More »Museveni challenges youth to embrace vocational skills
Fort Portal, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Museveni has challenged the youth to embrace technical and vocational education to fight unemployment. Museveni notes that the government opened doors for the private sector and is now attracting investors who have a high demand for skilled persons. Museveni’s message was …
Read More »Youth activists call on judiciary to end civilian trials in military court
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | A group of youth activists have called upon the judiciary to break its silence on human rights violations, particularly when Ugandans are prosecuted in military courts. The activists claim that the judiciary’s inaction and silence have enabled prolonged injustices, persecution, and subjugation of civilians, …
Read More »Museveni donates shs300 million for Catholic Youth Conference in Hoima
Hoima, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has donated UGX 300 million to support the National Catholic Youth Conference celebrations hosted by Hoima Catholic Diocese from December 10–15, 2024, at Our Lady of Lourdes Bujumbura Cathedral in Hoima City. The donation was handed over to the Bishop of …
Read More »Youth arrested at Kenyan conference get bail
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The International Crimes Division of the High Court has granted a sh2million cash bail to each of the 36 former Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) members charged with terrorism. The group, comprising 33 men and three women, were arrested in Kisumu, Kenya, and extradited …
Read More »Why youth entrepreneurs are key to tackling climate change in Africa
Climate change is impeding access to necessities: water, power, food, and education but these challenges also offer opportunities for those with an entrepreneurial mindset ANALYSIS | TONY O. ELUMELU | I am a proud Nigerian and a proud African. I am also a philanthropist and entrepreneur—and I have seen firsthand that …
Read More »Women in Karamoja urged to take lead in climate change fight
Moroto, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Women and youth in the Karamoja sub-region have been urged to lead in the fight against climate change. The National Development Plan III and Vision 2040 recognizes that climate change adaptation is vital to increasing household incomes and improving the equality of life of …
Read More »EC starts sensitising youth for 2026 general elections
Mbale, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Electoral Commission has launched a nationwide initiative to sensitize youth ahead of the 2026 general elections. Simon Byabakama, Chairperson of the Electoral Commission told the press on Monday that the EC is currently in the Elgon region after completing activities in the Bukedi …
Read More »Uganda’s youthful population key driver of growth, transformation
Uganda’s latest census figures show a burgeoning young population in the East African country, which experts say is poised to drive economic growth and transformation. KAMPALA, Uganda | Xinhua | As the world commemorates World Population Day on Thursday, Uganda’s latest census figures show a burgeoning young population in the …
Read More »BNN Youth Summit to discuss AU’s Agenda 2063
2nd BilliNowNow (BNN) Youth Summit to Empower Youth to Shape Africa’s Future Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The second Billi Now Now! The (BNN) Youth Summit commenced today at MoTIV Bugolobi bringing together young leaders from across Africa and beyond to be equipped with the tools to connect and …
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