By Sarah Kibisi Acen. The opposition in parliament has called for the establishment of a salary review commission. This was revealed by the Leader of Opposition in Parliament (LOP), Hon. Mathias Mpuuga while giving accountability of the one-year performance of opposition in parliament before the media. While replying to the question on the current art…
By Sam Ssali Kiggundu. When a young woman between ages 15 and 19 becomes a mother, her health and that of her child are often threatened. The numbers reveal the heightened risk: women under the age 17 are more likely to experience a premature labor, miscarriage and still birth, and they are up to four…
By Kenneth Arereng. Uganda has shown interest in hosting the prestigious Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) finals in 2027, officials said. Federation of Uganda Football Association (FUFA) President Hon. Eng Moses Hassim Magogo said President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has granted a go-ahead for Uganda to make a joint bid with Tanzania to host 2027 continental…
By Dorothy Nekesa. Speaker of Uganda Parliament Hon Anita Among, former Vice President Edward Ssekandi and FUFA President Moses Magogo joined Uganda Crested Crane to celebrate Cecafa Women Championship title WIN jUNE 11, 2022 at FUFA Technical Centre, Njeru.. Uganda trounced Burundi 3 – 1 to clinch the title. The final was the first for…
By Our Correspondent in Muscat. The Board of Directors of the Oman Journalists Association (OJA) expressed its gratitude to the government for its support which helped in the successful holding of the international conference of journalists in Muscat from May 31 to June 4. The OJA hosted the General Conference of the International Federation of…
Stephen Ouma Bwire. Government suffered a big blow when talks called by President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni at State House June 17, 2022 to negotiate with Uganda National Teachers Union (UNATU) leaders and avert ongoing Industrial action, ended in a stalemate. The latest development is victory for UNATU, whose labour union has since 2006 been split…
By Stephen Ouma Bwire in Muscat, Oman. Dominique Pradalié is the newly elected elected President of the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ). He has worked throughout her career in French public broadcasting, from ORTF to France Télévisions, and has been Editor-in-Chief of the nightly news on France 2. At the same time as she was…
By James Wafula in Nairobi. Kenya’s Co-operative Bank is among top lenders in East Africa recognized by the investment bank, Renaissance Capital as safest to do business with in terms of investment and loans portfolio. This is according to Renaissance Capital which has given a top buy rating to Coop Bank Kenya. Its latest report…
By Mauku Moses. Uganda Hotels, Tourism and Super Markets General Secretary Mr Moses Mauku presented to Organisation of Trade Unions (NOTU) leadership workshop May 18 – 20, 2022 at Maria Flo, Masaka as below:. Leadership skills are the strengths and abilities individuals demonstrate that help the oversee processes, guide initiatives and steer their employees toward…
By Margaret Nakazibwe. Affirmative action initiatives and strategies for women’s empowerment have been critical in Uganda’s Journey of achieving Gender Equality and Women’s Empowerment. These have played a major role in determining the current status of education and positioning of Women in Leadership and politics. Affirmative Action was entrenched in the constitution of Uganda and…