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Uganda Hosts Successful Regional Ministerial Forum on Migration

Kampala, Uganda—The 6th Regional Ministerial Forum on Migration (RMFM) has concluded in Kampala, marking a significant milestone in the region's efforts to establish safe and orderly migration pathways. The forum gathered ministers of labour and senior officials from 11 countries...

Strengthening Migration Management in Eastern Africa: A Focus on the Regional Ministerial Forum on Migration

The complexities of migration present ongoing challenges and opportunities worldwide, and the Regional Ministerial Forum on Migration (RMFM) has established itself as a key platform for addressing these issues in Eastern Africa. The forum convenes leaders and experts from...

Uganda Commemorates World Children’s Day 2024

By Akena Martin  On November 20, 2024, Uganda joined the global community in observance of World Children's Day with a focus on empowering children through technology and design. The event took place at the Golf Course Hotel in Kampala, gathering...

Uganda Makes Progress in Repatriating Migrant Workers

The Ugandan government has reported significant progress in bringing home its migrant workers who are stranded in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. Hon. Esther Anyakun Davinia, the Minister of State for Labour, Employment, and Industrial Relations, announced...

Breaking the Silence: Launch of a Comprehensive Sickle Cell Disease Program in Uganda

By Akena Martin Wednesday, 30 October 2024:  In a significant initiative aimed at addressing sickle cell disease, the Government of Uganda, in collaboration with the Bristol Myers Foundation and Texas Children's Hospital, officially launched a comprehensive program. The program is designed...

East Africa Unites Against Mpox: Regional Leaders Convene for ICER Symposium in Kampala

Kampala, Uganda: In the face of the escalating Mpox outbreak, East African leaders are joining forces to combat the spread of the disease. The Interdisciplinary Consortium for Epidemic Research (ICER) through the Science, Technology, and Innovation Secretariat (STI) is...

Uganda Takes Leap Towards Sustainability, Launches Joint UNICEF-WFP Eco-Friendly Office

Kampala, Uganda: In a bold move to cement Uganda's position as a leader in sustainable development, the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and the World Food Programme (WFP) have unveiled a cutting-edge, eco-friendly office block.  H.E. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, represented...

Uganda set to celebrate the International Day of Older Persons on October 1, 2024

"Ageing is not optional; let's promote and protect older persons' rights." The Ministry of Gender, Labour, and Social Development aims to commemorate this day under the theme "Promotion and Protection of the Rights of Older Persons; Everyone's Responsibility because Ageing...

Uganda Leads Charge for African Youth Representation at UN Summit

Uganda has taken a significant step in advocating for the representation of African youth and the Global South at the recently concluded Summit of the Future held in New York, USA. The call to action was made by the...

Government Backs Groundbreaking Obuntubulamu Programme 

The Obuntubulamu Programme, spearheaded by the Nabagareka Development Foundation, was launched on September 20, 2024, at the Sheraton Kampala Hotel by Uganda's Vice President, represented by Hon. Amongi Betty Ongom, Minister of Gender, Labour, and Social Development. The program...
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GCIC MEDIA REVIEW,24th APRIL,2025

NEWVISION ANGLICANS LAUNCH DRIVE FOR MARTYRS’ DAY PAGE: 2 SUMMARY: Anglican bishops from the Northern Uganda cluster have launched a drive to...
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