By Our Reporter. United Arab Emirates announced an aid of 85 Millions of Dollars to tackle humanitarian issues in the Horn of Africa.The UAE has declared its willing to donate 85 million Dollars to help running humanitarian operations in Ethiopia.In partnership with the relief fund against famine, the financial aid will be allocated to certain…
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation in the United Arab Emirates launched the Union 7 initiative The initiative comes within the activities of Abu Dhabi Sustainability Week 2022 The initiative promotes all of the UN Sustainable Development Goals for Africa The program seeks to secure financing for renewable energy projects in the African…
By Stephen Ouma Bwire. On March 3rd 2022, the Rugby Africa 2022 launch took place at Speke Resort Munyonyo, in Kampala Uganda. It highlighted Rugby Africa 7’s, Rugby Africa Cup and Barthez U-20 Tournament. The Barthez Cup takes center stage first from 9th to 17th April in Nairobi, Kenya. In his opening remarks, the President…
By Dorothy Nekesa. Olympism full circles initiative seek to engage students and young people in Uganda to undertake 25 activities, 5 of each representing 1 of the 5 educational themes of Olympism which include joy of effort, fair play, practicing respect, pursuit of excellence and balance between Body, will and mind. The Uganda Olympic Committee…
By Our Correspondent in Mogadishu. The National Union of Somali Journalists (NUSOJ) welcomes the conviction of four men this month by the Puntland military court for Mudug and Ayn regions, for their role in the March 1, 2021 killing of veteran journalist Jamal Farah Adan in Galkayo. The convicts, who were arrested on 6 March…
By Dorothy Nekesa. Former Federation of Uganda Basketball Association (FUBA) Chairman Mr Ambrose Tashobya has been appointed chairman National Council of Sports (NCS). Sensational athlete and 2012 London Olympics marathon gold medalist Stephen Kiprotich and ex- Uganda Netball Federation Chairperson Susan Anek Ongom will serve as committee members. Other members include Mr Stephen Kiprotich, Ms….
By Our Reporters. The Uganda Supreme Court on February 11, 2022 ruled that Crane Bank ownership reverts to businessman Mr Sudhir Ruparelia, in a historical judgment that ended a five-year legal battle preceded by the bank’s closure. The court in its judgement dismissed an appeal filed by the Bank of Uganda / Crane Bank (in…
By Hon Charles Bakkabulindi Workers MP. After signing the 1900 agreement between the Royal Church Missionary Society (RCMS) and the Kabaka of Buganda, there arose a need to build up administrative, security and economic structures, which needed labour, Due to high demand and inadequate supply of labour, the first governor of Uganda Sir Hesketh Bell…
By Hon Agnes Kunihira. Introduction According to ILO arrangement convection N0.144 which was passed in 1976 was aimed at facilitating consultations on a number of issues affecting workers. In the case of Uganda which reified the convention in 1994, The three parties in the game are Government employers and workers. However, before this convention was…
By Sam Ssali Kiggundu – Senior Trade Union Instructor. International Trade Unions Organization have a lot of functions that they carry out among their affiliates. These include;- Promotion of International Trade Union solidarity. Coordination of affiliates’ activities. Dissemination of vital information to the affiliates. Supporting education training programs to the affiliates. Giving material and technical…