July 2023

By Frank Serugo Kaheesi EMOTIONAL eruptions with tearsdropping at Entebbe InternationalAirport were witnessed, as parentsand Federation officials welcomedback the gallant riders thatrepresented the Country at the July7th-9th, 2023 World Junior Motocrosschampionship in Romania.First, was Gift Ssebuguzi’s mother,Nulu Nabaweesi, on seeing himbeing pushed in wheelchair at arrivaltunnel. Emotional eruptions resurfacedwhen Gift Ssebuguzi, and “Chiefde mission” George…

By Dorothy Nekesa The Uganda Sports PressAssociation (USPA) togetherwith its partners launchedthe 2023 Road safety campaign roadmap. Road crashes is an issue that cannotbe ignored because accidents continueto increase everyday. At least 4,000people are lost to road carnageannually and boda bodas are themajor cause of this. The indisciplineamongst motorists who ignore basictraffic rules has made…

By Agatha Namirembe (UPEU Chairperson) T he Constitution of Uganda (1995 as amended in 2005) defines the role of government in development. It provides that “The State shall take all necessary steps to involve the people in the formulation and implementation of development plans and programmes which affect them” (National Objectives and Directive Principles of…

By James Wafula in Juba K enya’s fastest expanding most digitized lender Cooperative Bank of Kenya has recorded a growth in its profit after tax to Sh6.1 billion in the three months to March 2023 on account of rising interest and non-interest incomes. The lender, which is one of East Africa’s most efficient banks, has…

By James Wafula Nyayo House, Nairobi The NGO council of Kenya has called on parents, schools and colleges in the country and around the East African region to devote more time and resources in teaching the Swahili language and its associated cultural norms that are quite rich along the Indian ocean coast. In a press…

By Sarah Achen Kibisi Stakeholders call for integration of urban refugees in the labour market and the employment amendment bill 2022. The call was made by stakeholders advocating for the refugees rights led by PLAVU’s ED Mrs Flavia Amoding Otim held at Eureka Hotel in Ntinda this month. Ms Otim said PLAVU is a national…

By Our Reporters The National Mechanism on Safety of Uganda Journalists in conjunction with the Uganda National Commission for UNESCO organized stakeholders’ workshop on journalists’ safety on July 20, 2023 at Mbarara’s Oxford hotel. Members discussed Freedom of Expression, Access to Information, and Safety of journalists. The workshop which was organized with support from the…

By Our Reporters T he three days of street protests organized by Kenya’s opposition Azmio la umoja (Alliance for national unity) brought the country to a near virtual standstill as major cities Nairobi, Mombasa and Kisumu were besieged by angry demonstrators. The protests shut down the economy as foreign envoys called on the government and…

By Our Reporter I greet you all Workers, the backbone of Uganda’s success story. This year’s International Labour Day Celebrations held in Namutumba District under the theme Promoting positive work culture and Ethics: a prerequisite for increased investment, employment opportunities and household incomes. Dear workers, I take the privilege to thank you the Workers for…

By Our Reporter Kenya to host 2023 Africa climate Summit African Climate Summit preparations underway in Nairobi, Kenya K enya will host the inaugural Africa Climate Summit (ACS) Week from September 4 – 6th, 2023, landmark events co – hosted by the African Union Commission, and the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC)….