Kalangala: The Archipelago Whose gods Are Silent
The major island, Buggala, sinks into darkness from midnight to 5am, for certain reasons, and is disconnected from the remaining inhabited sixty-three islands. While this seems normal, some are demanding for affirmative action to transform the medieval society.
Govt’s Shs1.1t Supplementary Budget passed two months to next financial year
During plenary on Tuesday, 30 April 2023, the Deputy Chairperson of the Budget Committee, Hon. Achia Remigio presented the committee’s report approving the supplementary expenditure of Shs 1.1 trillion for FY2023/2024. Of this amount, more than 70% will go towards recurrent expenses, with the remaining portion going towards national development. The supplementary budget’s top funding priorities…
“Lack of jobs in Uganda linked to lack of vision, President Museveni says”.
While speaking at the International Labour Day celebrations at Mukabura Boma Grounds in Fortportal city, President Museveni highlighted that the major obstacle to finding employment for many Ugandans is a lack of vision. He emphasized that securing employment depends on developing a clear vision for one’s future and taking advantage of growth opportunities through different means such as agriculture production….
Govt set to increase salary for local leaders
The government intends to raise the pay of lower-level local government officials, according to Minister of Local Government Raphael Magyezi. With the help of this initiative, local administrations will be able to combat recruitment irregularities like nepotism and bribery, which have hampered the advancement of merit-based hiring practices. In Uganda, irregularities in recruitment within local…
UBOS expresses preparedness for census
The National Population and Housing Census is just ten days away, and the Uganda Bureau of Statistics (UBOS) has begun distributing tablet computers, which will be used to capture data for the exercise. Over the weekend, UBOS dispatched the first consignment of 3410 devices to the districts of Gulu, Apac, Amolator, Alebtong, and Otuke. While flagging…
Communities near Kibale Park receive Shs 1.7 billion for the conservation of chimpanzees.
Frontline communities near Kibale National Park in western Uganda have benefited from a project that aims to train about 2000 entrepreneurs in the park, providing them with about US$450,000 (Shs1.7 billion). According to the Uganda Wildlife Authority, the park is well-known for its chimpanzees, elephants and antelopes as well as hundreds of bird species. The…
URA urges early adopters of EFRIS to promote it.
The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has asked the traders who have already registered to the Electronic Fiscal Receipting and Invoicing Solutions (EFRIS) to promote the system to the rest of their colleagues such that it becomes more clear that this solution is not a tax like some believe. The Uganda Revenue Authority introduced Electronic Fiscal…
Uganda intensifies its pursuit of social justice and fair labor.
The Ministry of Gender, Labor and Social Development reaffirmed its dedication to advancing decent work for all and safeguarding workers’ rights in order to improve labor justice in Uganda. Speaking at the 2nd Annual Labor Convention and Expo 2024’s official opening, Minister Hon. Betty Amongi stressed the value of labor justice access and its implications…
Uganda Chamber of Commerce urges dialogue to settle EFRIS saga.
The Uganda National Chamber of Commerce and Industry (UNCCI) has requested that traders and the government engage in cooperative communication to resolve issues pertaining to the Electronic Receipting and Invoicing System (EFRIS). The appeal was made following complaints from traders who feel the Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has not given them enough information on how…
Debate ignites in Parliament over turning Luzira prison space into five star hotel
The Luzira Prisons will be moved to make room for the construction of a five-star hotel, according to a formal motion that will be presented in Parliament. In a statement released on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, the Minister of State for Internal Affairs, Gen. David Muhoozi, stated that Luzira prison, which was constructed in the 1920s,…
Uganda and Oman set to agree on labor export deal.
Uganda is about to formally enter into an agreement with Oman to expedite its labor export business. After a year of negotiations, Esther Anyakun, the Minister of State for Labor, Employment, and Industrial Relations, paid a visit to Muscat early this week. Anyakun and Mahad Said Ali Baawain, Oman’s labor minister, met bilaterally to discuss…