Obulemu Media

11/02/2026

The Rotary Club of Lubowa has awarded Counsel Kigozi Kenneth Lubwama the Vocational Service Award in appreciation of his work in advocating for the rights of persons with disabilities.
Joyce Mpalanyi Magala, on behalf of the Dean of Assistant Governors for District 9214, Benjamin Bwanika, commended Kigozi for uplifting the lives of persons with disabilities through various organizations and encouraged other persons with disabilities to learn from his works
The ceremony was held at Grace Restaurant in Lubowa and was attended by his parents, friends, and members of the Rotary Club of Lubowa led by President Peter Ssamula, among others.
Kenneth Lubwama Kigozi expressed his heartfelt gratitude to his mother, Magarete Kaggwa, who never abandoned him despite the disability he was born with, but instead cared for him and ensured he received an education that enabled him to become who he is today and to receive this recognition.
He said that his journey in advocating for the rights of persons with disabilities began while he was still in school, and he later decided to pursue this cause as a lifelong mission.

28/01/2026

Abazadde mufeeyo nnyo eri abaana bammwe abatanazaalibwa.

17/12/2025

Today, 17th December 2025, Mukisa Foundation, an organization that supports, educates, and advocates for people with disabilities in Lungujja-Kampala, held an end-of-year celebration for children with disabilities and distributed Christmas gift packages.

The Foundation’s Executive Director, Florence Namaganda, said the event is part of their annual program aimed at engaging parents of children with disabilities, sharing experiences, offering guidance, and training them on proper child care.

She encouraged parents to remain strong, avoid self-blame, and form support groups to share ideas and solutions concerning their children.

Representing the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, Agnes Nampeera urged parents to organize themselves into groups so they can benefit from existing government programs.

Parents thanked Mukisa Foundation for the celebration and the Christmas donations, which included food items and other basic household necessities.

10/12/2025

Buganda Kingdom has marked the International Day of Persons with Disabilities and issued a call to parents to stop the habit of hiding children with disabilities a practice that denies them opportunities and the chance to enjoy life like other children.

At the ceremony held at Bulange Mengo, the Katikkiro of Buganda, Charles Peter Mayiga represented by the Deputy Speaker of the Buganda Parliament, Owek. Ahmed Lwasa said that when children with disabilities are not hidden, it gives the government the opportunity to know them and include them in relevant programs from which they can benefit.

The day was commemorated under the theme: “We are all responsible for issues concerning persons with disabilities.”

The Minister for Social Development in Buganda, Owek. Mariam Mayanja Nkalubo, called upon the government to implement laws that enable persons with disabilities to live dignified and fulfilling lives in their own country.

In a message from the Minister of State for Disabilities in the central government, Hon. Hellen Asamo delivered by Muhumuza Prosper she thanked the Buganda Kingdom for prioritizing childhood immunization, which has greatly contributed to the reduction of disability cases.

The Deputy Chairperson of the Buganda Disability Council, Busuulwa Asuman, called for reforms in the way persons with disabilities are treated in public places such as hospitals, places of worship, banks, and other essential service points, so that they can access them without difficulty or discrimination.

08/12/2025

Nakandi Penina, CEO of People with Disability in Business (PIB), extends heartfelt gratitude to all who made their Christmas party a resounding success.
The event that was held at Radio Maria Uganda brought together individuals with disabilities in business, fostering unity and joy. "Thank you for helping make this function a success. May the Almighty bless you abundantly," she said. A wonderful celebration of inclusivity and gratitude! "

24/11/2025

This inclusion XMAS, let’s Raise Santa’s sleigh with your support
Help us deliver smiles, peace,joy, and maybe a few surprise giggles across the world 🙏🏾

Got Rice, bar soap,sugar,cake,blanket, or a little cash?
You’re becoming someone’s Christmas miracle😊

14/11/2025

Easy management of persons with Spinabifida and hydrocephalus by parents and guardians

Easy management of persons with Spinabifida and hydrocephalus by parents and guardians

09/11/2025

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Omwana omuwala alina Spinabifida byayitamu byennyamiza🙆🏾‍♂️🙆🏾‍♂️🙆🏾‍♂️

Bamaama mumire akaweke aka Folic Acid mutaase abaana bammwe.🙏🏾🙏🏾

Check out Obulemu media’s video.

05/11/2025

Minisita ow'Ekikula ky'abantu, Obutonde, Amazzi ne Bulungibwansi, mu Bwakabaka, Oweek Hajat Mariam Mayanja akubirizza abazadde obutakweka baana bebazaala nga baliko obulemu, kubanga yensibuko yekukotoggera ebiseera byabwe ebyomumaaso. Akubirizza abakulembeze kumitendera egyenjawulo mu Bwakabaka, okufaayo ennyo okulondola amaka agalimu abaana abaliko obulemu, era nabasaba okukubiriza abazadde babaana abo, kko nabantu abaliko obulemu, okwenyigira munteekateeka za Ssabasajja ezitwalibwa mu masaza zonna, kibayambe okuganyurwa mu bibala ebiva e Mbuga. Bino minisita abyogeredde aggulawo omusomo ogutegekeddwa Obwakabaka nga buyita mu kitongole ekivunanyizibwa kubantu abaliko obulemu mu Buganda ekya Buganda Disability Council nga kiri wamu nekitongole ekya SHAU (Spinabifida and Hydrocephalus Association of Uganda) mu Bulange e Mengo, okunnyikiza emirimu gyabaliko obulemu mubitongole bya Ssabasajja Kabaka ebyenjawulo.

Omusomo guno, gwetabiddwamu abawereza b'Obwakaba abakwanaganya ebitongole okuli ekyabavubuka, ekyebyobulamu, ekyebyenjigiriza, ekivunanyizibwa kubannamikago, abakulembeze babaliko obulemu mu masaza okuli Kyaddondo, Mawokota, Butambala ne Buddu.

Bwabadde aggalawo omusomo guno ye minisita wa Ssabasajja avubanyizibwa ku nkukakukana yabantu ne Office ya Nnaabagereka, Oweek Nakate Kikomeko, asabye abakulembeze kumitendera egyenjawulo, nebitongole ebirwanirira abantu abaliko obulemu, okunnyikiza ennyo emisomo egyiyigiriza abazadde endabirira nenkuza yabaana abaliko obulemu, kko nengeri yokubaagalamu, omwana akule nga amanyi omukwano gwomuzadde, kubanga kijja kuyambako okukendeeza kukusosola abaana abaliko obulemu mubintundu gyebawangalira. Asabye abazadde okwettanira ennyo enteekateeka yabasawo nga omwana yaketonda mulubuto, kubanga obulemu obumu abaana bwebazalibwa nabwo, banji babufunira mukiseera nga omwana ali mu lubuto era nga kisoboka okubwewala, abazadde bwebagoberera ennambika yabasawo.

Busuulwa Asuman Ssebuliba, Buganda Disability Council , Buganda Kingdom and Hydrocephalus Association of Uganda

22/10/2025

Nominations are currently underway at the Electoral Commission Industrial Area for representatives of special interest groups in including the elderly, youth, workers, and persons with disabilities, who aspire to leadership roles in these categories. The nomination exercise is scheduled to conclude on October 24, 2025.
These are some of the people who have shown interest and have been duly nominated as representatives of people with disabilities in the Parliament of Uganda.

12/10/2025

The Annual Disability Run, now in its inaugural year, saw a significant turnout of participants, all united in their quest for inclusivity and support for people with disabilities.
The event's chief organizer, Peninah Nakandi, expressed her gratitude to all participants and well-wishers, emphasizing the importance of collective effort in empowering people with disabilities.
Peninah added that she's thrilled to have reached this milestone and couldn't have done it without the support of the sponsors and participants.
Her goa is to mobilize resources to build a disability center that will provide skills training and employment opportunities for people with disabilities and she estimates that they need around 100million shillings to facilitate this project, and appeal to everyone to join hands with them to make this vision a reality.
The run was flagged off by John Kule, representing the Commissioner General of the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA), in the presence of sponsors and dignitaries. I&M Bank, URA, and Club Governor Moreli Modeling Agency Logics international proudly supported this initiative, demonstrating their commitment to social responsibility.