BY OUR REPORTER National Organisation of Trade Unions (NOTU) has called on Uganda government and relevant employers to expedite commitments towards equitable salary enhancements and timely payments to all teachers without discrimination. The federation demands for fair and timely remuneration, improved working conditions ranging from decent staff housing to adequate classrooms and learning apparatuses plus…
$300,000 FOR THE BEST THREE TEACHERS BY OUR REPORTER Today is World Teachers’ Day, celebrated globally on October 5 of every year. According to UNESCO the global celebration was held in Paris under the theme “Standing with teachers: 60 years of protecting the profession, advancing its status and shaping our futures.”. The event celebrated progress…
BY OUR REPORTERS Workers in Uganda under the umbrella National Organisation of Trade Unions (NOTU) have expressed appreciation to President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for initiative to pay National Social Security Fund (NSSF) members’ interest rate of 22.53 percent this year. They said the President was instrumental in ensuring reforms in NSSF were fast track which…
By Sarah Achen Kibisi As Parliament’s Committee on Physical Infrastructure continues its scrutiny of Uganda’s Digital Number Plate Programme, the latest operational records show a significant turnaround in service delivery, with the production backlog cleared and average fitment time reduced. During earlier hearings, the Committee on Physical Infrastructure, led by Hon. Mwine Mpaka, pressed stakeholders…
By Sarah Achen Kibisi Legislators sitting on Public Accounts Committee- Central Government have called for an immediate action by government to curtail the fast mushrooming China Town Outlets in the City. While interfacing meeting officials from Ministry of Trade, Industry and Cooperatives led by the Permanent Secretary, Ms Lynette Bangonza at parliament, the Chairperson of…
BY OUR REPORTERS A consultative workshop for trade unionists on Veterinary regulations under the Veterinary Practitioners Act 2024,took place October 1, 2026 at Kampala’s Imperial Royale Hotel. The conference was attended by National Organisation of Trade Unions (NOTU) affiliates, veterinary and the Legal practitioners. Participants examined and discussed the Veterinary Practitioners Act 2024, draft Veterinary…
BY CLEMENT WANGIRA Uganda Hotels, Food, Tourism, Supermarkets and Allied Workers Union (HTS-Union) has called on employers to develop clear strategies that will promote just transition at work places. The union wants justice transition issues to be negotiated and included within the Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBAs) to ensure workers are not left behind in the…
BY JAMES WAFULA IN NAIROBI The Kenya Public Benefits Organization (PBO) national federation has termed the multi-billion shilling oil refinery to be unveiled by President William Ruto as a major economic landmark that will transform millions of lives for the better. Addressing a multi-sectoral conference on Resource Mobilization and Peace Building today Monday September 28…
BY JAMES WAFULA IN NAIROBI The Kenya Public Benefits Organization (PBO) National Federation has defended the multi-billion shilling Lamu oil refinery against environmental critics and human rights organizations. PBO said the project was a major economic landmark that will transform millions of lives. Addressing stakeholders, development partners and members from affiliate branches on Resource Mobilization…
BY OUR REPORTER On the occasion of the International Day for Universal Access to Information, the Federation of African Journalists (FAJ) has called for urgent action by African governments to guarantee the public’s right to reliable information, as access to information is essential to democracy, peace, social stability, public accountability and people’s ability to take…