Foundation for Community Transformation and Empowerment

09/12/2025

29/11/2025

Close to 90 percent of households in Uganda are consuming contaminated water, according to the Uganda Bureau of Statistics. The figures are based on the 2022 Uganda Demographic and Health Survey. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Water and Environment warns that the country is unlikely to meet Sustainable....

27/11/2025

Say No to Gender Based Violence!

New data from Uganda's Family Division of the High Court shows that up to 80% of divorce cases filed are by women. Statistics obtained by The Daily Monitor from the Family Division show that by the end of September, over 1,300 divorce cases had been brought forward. The majority of petitions were filed by women, who, according to court documentation, complained of physical assault and domestic violence, verbal abuse, disrespect, psychological torture, including prolonged silent treatment, persistent quarrels, and humiliation. A significant number of petitioners also raised complaints of infidelity.

29/09/2025

The to***co industry has rebranded its products to appeal to younger users, including e-cigarettes shaped like lipstick, ice cream, and cookies

15/09/2025

04/09/2025

In Kyegegwa, 69 percent speak Rutooro at home, but only 38 percent can speak it in class, 23 percent can read it, and 19 percent can write it

28/08/2025

The district marked its 50th anniversary in April, commemorating its creation out of Tooro District in 1974 at the height of the Rwenzururu Rebellion

10/06/2025

Effects of deforestation

22/10/2024

06/09/2024

It's a sad moment in Uganda as the country mourns the demise of Rebecca Cheptegei
Rebecca Cheptegei (22 Feb 1991– 5 Sep 2024) was a Ugandan cross country, long-distance and marathon runner, who was the national record holder in the latter discipline and a former world champion in mountain running.
She died on 5 September 2024 of an alleged domestic violence attack over a land dispute with her ex-boyfriend.
We bereave with the family
We highly condemn acts of domestic violence, violence against women and children.

25/08/2024