By Sarah Achen Kibisi. A section of legislators are concerned about the closed police stations and now want them reinstated in bid to curb the high crime rate in the country.The MPs including Kiboko North, Dr Musa Noah told journalists that closing the police stations was uncalled for because the country is in a situation…
By James Wafula in Nairobi. He may have lost his fifth attempt at the presidency on August 9 2022, one of the biggest political setbacks in recent history, but ODM leader Raila Odinga says he is not retiring yet and is ready to take on President William Ruto.There have been quiet murmurs in Luo Nyanza…
By Erick Matovu. Activists that defend workers; rights are accusing Uganda government for remaining silent while workers were being exploited, tortured and deported from the Middle East countries.National Organisation of Trade Unions (NOTU) Informal Sector Representation and Uganda Markets and Allied Workers Union Deputy General Secretary Ms Jesca Mwijuka accused government of procrastination.“Uganda government has…
By Our Reporter. To mark the International Day to End Impunity for Crimes against Journalists, the National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ), with technical support from the International Labour Organisation (ILO), has today released a damning report that exposes the depth of impunity and crimes committed against journalists, while calling on the Federal Government of…
By Our Reporter. Former Presidential candidate and pro-democracy icon and peace maker, Paul Kawanga Ssemogerere passed on November 18, 2022 aged 90. Ssemogerere who had been unwell for a long time died at his home in Rubaga Division in Kampala, according to his family. He was aged 90.The former Democratic Party (DP) President-General’s young brother,…
By James Wafula in Nairobi. East Africa’s fastest growing commercial bank and Africa’s most digitized roared away by June 2022 to net profits of 55.4 percent to Ksh11.5 billion on strong growth in customer lending and payment charges.The jump from Sh7.4 billion in a similar period last year was propped by an 11.8 percent growth…
By Sarah Achen Kibisi. Bududa landslide victims want government to prioritize the construction of housing structures for the remaining 289 households and the completion of the 114 houses. It should be remembered that in March 2010, landslides destroyed Namatse village, Bududa District leaving more than 50 people dead and scores displaced. Government afterwards, relocated the…
By Hon Agnes Kunihira. Manifestation of sexual harassment at the workplace can be in a number of acts or forms. These include leering, wolf or seductive whistles , inappropriate and unsolicited , gifts, lingerie, indecent exposure and persuading a worker to wear revealing clothes.Tales of sexual exploitation, sexual assault, soliciting sexual services for favours at…
By Sarah Achen Kibisi. Every human being has experienced the side effects of pollution in Africa. The climate has changed, and human illness and disease are on the rise. Discover the dirtiest city in Africa in 2022. The ranking is based on the level of uncontrolled garbage on the streets and air and water pollution….
By Stephen Ouma Bwire- Editor. The National Organization of Trade Unions (NOTU) General Council convened on November 15, 2022 with 27 affiliates attending and electing new top leaders of the federation’s Executive Board .Kabweri County Member of Parliament Hon Stephen Mugole was elected unopposed as Acting Chairman General after affiliates passed a “vote of no…