Marking 20 years of empowering service, Dr. Patricia Litho, Chairperson Board of Directors, Uganda Media Women’s Association and Mama FM reflects on the journey moved this far. “20 years ago the Uganda Media Women’s Association became the first in Africa and second in the world to set up a women owned radio for women by […]
The Uganda Media Women’s Association (UMWA) has issued a strong statement condemning the closure of Nation Media Group Uganda (NMG-U) media platforms, describing the action as a serious threat to press freedom, access to information, and Uganda’s democratic principles. The association expresses concern over the impact of the shutdown on journalists, media workers, and the […]
Clearly, we have all witnessed the contribution of women in their diverse empowerment. Their efforts have contributed to both national and international development but also a balanced resource utilization by all with women as part of decision making. Indeed, in the recent elections, we have seen a 43% women political positioning, the kind of Winnie Byanyima become Executive Director, UNAIDS, among many. Largely, these women are responsible and respectful wives, mothers, daughters, sisters and colleagues, a contrary to the belief of “control”
