By Hon. Charles Bakkabulindi Workers MP. The selection of the commonly violated rights is based on my long experience in the field of Industrial Reactions. I have also attempted to suggest the various actions that can be taken to curb the violations. The rights violated are: 1. The right to work under satisfactory safe and…
By Jamesa Wafula in Nairobi jackson.kairu@yahoo.com Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga insists that the Nairobi regime of President William Ruto is “illegitimate” and now plans a massive uprising countrywide on March 20 largely hinged on the rising cost of living to whip up public emotions. But security authorities in Nairobi have warned Odinga any attempt…
By James Wafula. Almost six months after Kenya’s hotly contested Presidential polls on August 9 2022, the dust has refused to settle as former Prime Minister Raila Odinga insists he was robbed of victory and now plans countrywide protests. Odinga, 78, of the Azmio coalition has given President William Ruto, 57, a 14 day ultimatum…
By Our Reporters. Uganda Parliament on March 9, 2023 adopted a report of a Select Committee into mismanagement of the National Social Security Fund (NSSF), recommending immediate resignation of Gender, Labour and Social Development (GLSD) Minister Hon. Betty Amongi. The Minister’s troubles emanate from her involvement in the controversial Ushs 6b in the NSSF budget…
By Our Reporters. Workers’ Members of Parliament and other trade union leaders have protested a recommendation directing them to refund 10 per cent contributions from the National Social Fund (NSSF). They said they were denied a fair hearing yet they received the money legally per their appointment terms of engagement. Parliament has directed immediate blocking …
By Sarah Kibisi. Netherlands Embassy has recognized Mr Richard Bigirwa’s and Mr Musa Okello as the new leadership that will steer National Organization of Trade Unions (NOTU). While officiating at the graduation of 13 graduands who trained in Executive Leadership Program on Sustainability and Alliance Building (ELSA), the Deputy Head of Mission at Netherlands embassy…
By Our Reporters. National Organisation of Trade Unions (NOTU) two – year leadership training course ended February this year with a total of 13 union leaders graduating. The course conducted by the Netherlands based Mondiaal FVN was a hands on Professional and Personal Development Program dubbed “Executive Leadership Program on Sustainability and Alliance Building (ELSA)…