By Agatha Namirembe. Trade unions were creations of industrialization and modern industrial conditions. Trade union originated out of the necessity of workers to protect and defend themselves from exploitation, injustice and wrong imposed upon them by the employer or the management of the concern. Workers seeking a common solution of their problems of living formed…
By Our Reporter. Female Workers Member of Parliament Hon Agnes Kunihira has called on trade unions to unite and take in ending Gender Based Violence (GBV). She said for a long time victims of GBV have been hiding their afflictions while their close associates also downplayed the vice. The Legislator said time has come for…
By Clement Wangira. Workers Member of Parliament Hon. Dr.Abdulhu Byakatonda is tasking government to integrate trade unions to benefit from the government schemes that aid economic development. He said it was established during the monitoring of Emyooga Fund that workers organizations have not been integrated in government socio economic programs. This is the reason as…
By Our Reporters. Kenya’s second President Daniel Arap Moi was the undisputed regional kingpin of the vast vote rich Rift Valley throughout his 24 year reign. Even at the dawn of multi-partyism euphoria that challenged the ruling party KANU three decade monopoly of power, Rift valley remained “loyal” to Moi. Indeed as he was stepping…
By Stephen Ouma Bwire Ugandan President Yoweri Museven’s proposal to scrap court bail for capital offences especially murder, is a matter that has caused a stormy debate in the country in all platforms. Although the concerns by the President sound to be valid but the spirit in which the whole matter has been brought is…
By Julius Odeke in Mbale. A bid to have Ms. Connie Nakayenze Galiwango thrown out of parliament by her opponent Ms. Lydia Wanyoto Mutende hit a dead end on Thursday, September 30, 2021, as Mbale High Court upheld the election of Ms. Galiwango as Mbale City Woman Member of Parliament. Ms. Wanyoto’s application was…
By Daniel Bakalangudde. Airlink a South Africa airline based in Johannesburg has added another new route to its expanding intra-Africa network with the launch of its Johannesburg-Entebbe service. State Minister for Transport, Fred Byamukama presided over the colorful launch ceremony at Entebbe International Airport on Sunday, September 19. The launch had been expected earlier this…
By Julius Odeke. Uganda Revenue Authority has acquired 27 baggage and cargo scanners to strengthen inspection of imports, exports and also address security controls at the different border points throughout the country. According to the acting Commissioner Corporate Affairs, Ian Rumanyika, he said, “The new scanners are an addition to those stationed at Malaba, Busia,…
By Our Reporters. The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has said it is ready to pay-out to savers eligible for the midterm benefits starting next month if the NSSF Amendment Bill 2021 is enacted into law. NSSF Managing Director Mr Richard Byarugaba said the fund is finalising a shift in the Fund system to allow…
By Our Reporters. The National Social Security Fund (NSSF) has announced a 12.15 percent interest payment to its members for the Financial Year 2020/21. This is an increase from the 11.3 previous paid up having dropped from 15 per cent in 2018. Finance Minister Hon Matia Kasaija said the current interest rate, equivalent to UshS1.52…