Author: Citizen Editor

By Odeke Bazel  In the recesses of our cultural consciousness, a restrictive definition of masculinity has long held sway, equating strength with stoicism, resilience with repression, and self-reliance with isolation. Yet, as the tides of gender equality and social justice surge, it’s becoming clear that this antiquated notion is not only limiting but also pernicious. The unintended consequences of this toxic narrative are far-reaching, insidiously eroding the emotional well-being of boys and men, and by extension, the fabric of our communities and societies. In recent decades, the global community has rallied behind the cause of girls’ empowerment, recognizing the historical…

The National Agricultural Research Organization (NARO) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Amafh Farms Limited to collaborate on the production and development of macadamia in Uganda. Amafh Farms Limited is the first and only company in Uganda with a macadamia processing factory, leading the way in macadamia value chain development. The company that has been in the trade for over the last 22 years, operates a vast 1,200-acre macadamia nut trees farm in Mityana district. Under the new partnership, the two organizations will seek to establish, foster, and promote Research and Development collaboration, linkages, and partnerships. This collaboration…

Since 2013, May 28th has been designated as ‘Menstrual Hygiene Day’. It is an annual awareness-raising day that aims to highlight the importance of good menstrual hygiene management (MHM)- it shines a spotlight on the challenges faced by women and girls in managing their menstrual health and emphasizes the efforts made by different stakeholders to improve MHM. This global initiative is a call to ensure that women are not held back because of menstruation. Even with over 300 million women worldwide menstruating daily, traditionally, menstruation has been a secret talk for only women and girls but mirrored by willful cultural…

By Okot Tony In the heart of northern Uganda, a collective voice is rising among media practitioners and conservationists advocating for a deforestation-free supply chain law. Their focus is primarily on products such as sugar, which have been linked to alarming rates of forest land clearance. Livingstone Langol, a devoted member of the Northern Uganda Media Club (NUMEC), calls the Ugandan government’s recent approval for expanding sugarcane plantations “an unforgivable shame for all investors, government leaders, and local collaborators.” The forests, which provide essential ecological benefits, are being compromised for short-term agricultural gains. Forests are not just a collection of…

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The search for a new Vice Chancellor at Mbarara University of Science and Technology (MUST) has concluded with the appointment of Prof. Pauline Byakika-Kibwika. The appointment follows a nail-biting process conducted by the Vice Chancellor Search Committee (VCSC), which commenced in January 2024. A distinguished academic with extensive experience in public health and higher education leadership, Prof. Pauline Byakika-Kibwika, beat four other candidates that were shortlisted to contend for the university’s top academic and general administration position. Prof. Pauline Byakika-Kibwika’s prospects for winning the battle of brains started when the Vice Chancellor Search Committee scored her overall performance at 84.3%,…

As of 4th July 2024, five members of parliament all belonging to the NRM party were behind bars at Luzira prisons facing corruption related cases. The five who include Cissy Namujju [Lwengo district], Paul Akamba [Busiki County], Yusuf Mutembuli [Bunyole East], Micheal Mawanda [Igara East] and Ignatius Mudimi Wamakuyu [Elgon County] have been detained now close to two months. The group is facing different cases emanating from two different scandals; Namujju, Mutembuli and Akamba are accused of soliciting a 20% kickback of the enhanced 2024/25 budget of the Uganda Human Rights Commission. The three are said to have pressured the…

By Mike Rwothomio The woman MP of Zombo district Esther Afoyochan, who also doubles as commissioner of parliament has lashed at media and opponents for over exaggerating false corruption allegation being label against her in Parliament of Uganda. Afoyochan revealed that many of her opponents are banking on the false narrative to soil her name to the electorates, challenging them to instead present clear manifestos of what they intend to do for the people of Zombo. She outrightly blamed the media for over exaggerating and sensationalizing false information about her. The legislator also commended her electorates in Zombo for putting…

In the news this afternoon, top Museveni critic also retired Bishop Zac Niringiye has been attacked by yet to be identified people in Ntinda while jogging. In a video making rounds on social media, the vocal man of God who normally criticize the president on issues of Democracy and governance is seen lying on the ground with a bleeding wound at the back of his head. ADVERT: FOR THE BEST WEB HOSTING, WEB DESIGNS AND DOMAIN NAMES, CALL OR WHATSAPP +256758201313 Today’s attack just like the previous one two years ago has left many questions because around the same date…

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