Mental Health Alarm as 58% of Young Women in Kampala Slums Report Depression

December 22, 2025

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Mawuko Agyemang-Fiaxe

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Health & Wellness, Others, Women’s Health

A new study has revealed alarmingly high levels of depression, suicidal thoughts and substance use among young women living in Kampala’s urban slums, exposing what researchers describe as a largely hidden public health crisis. The study, conducted under the TOPOWA Project and published in the journal BMC Public Health, assessed the mental health of 300…

Over 400 Kasangati Women trained in Financial Literacy to Boost Economic Empowerment

December 12, 2025

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Mawuko Agyemang-Fiaxe

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Financial Empowerment, Health & Wellness

More than 400 women from Kasangati and surrounding areas have received hands-on financial literacy training aimed at boosting economic empowerment, improving livelihoods, and fostering social harmony. The initiative was spearheaded by the Rotary Club of Bulindo and Rotary Club of Kitukutwe, in partnership with Old Mutual Uganda and Centenary Bank, and held at Kasangati Health…

Namibia: Pan African Parliament Applauds Nandi-Ndaitwah’s Leadership On Gender Equality

July 28, 2025

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Mawuko Agyemang-Fiaxe

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Politics & Governance, Women in Power

The Pan African Parliament (PAP) has hailed president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah for her “outstanding leadership and commitment to inclusive governance”, following her appointment of several women to key ministerial positions. The PAP says the move has placed Namibia among countries with the most women-led cabinets on the continent. The praise came during a briefing hosted by…