Makerere staff declare strike

The joint staff has sent strong demands to the management, including demanding that restructuring be rescinded and that every coin from the Shs12.6bn be paid to them. MAKERERE | The Joint Staff Association of Makerere University has announced an immediate withdrawal of their labour in response to an ongoing salary harmonisation dispute. The decision follows…

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“Advocating for the Health Rights of Indigenous Peoples: Dr. Irene Namae’s Paper on the Batwa, Presented at National Conference”‎‎

Her Worship Dr. Irene Namae, Magistrate Grade one has on Friday presented her paper titled “Eviction of Indigenous peoples & its impact to their right to health: Making a case for the Batwa, at the Uganda National Conference on Human Rights and Development.‎‎ The event held at Mestil Hotel in Kampala, was organized by the…

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Late Cecilia Ogwal’s Family Checks on Progress of Dokolo Heritage Center, a Beloved Project

‎‎By Ouni Jaspher‎‎ In February 2025, the Minister of State for Tourism, Wildlife and Antiquities Hon. Bahinduka Mugarra Martin officially launched the site handover for the construction of the Dokolo Heritage Center, in memory of the two great leaders, Kabaka Mwanga of Buganda and Omukama Kabalega of Bunyoro, who were captured by British in Kangai…

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URA in Shs230bn Tax Evasion Scandal

Misclassification has allowed companies like Koudijs Uganda, Agrivetis Uganda Ltd, and Impact Sales Uganda Ltd to evade paying taxes, while local producers who use organic materials such as soya, sunflower, and cotton are left grappling with unfair competition. NATIONAL | The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) is at the centre of a brewing scandal, accused of…

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NRM Party members Pressures Amb. Amoru for 2026 Parliamentary Bid Decision

‎By Stephine Opio OngoraDOKOLO: Residents of Ajokdong village, a small but vibrant community located in Adwoki parish, Agwata sub county in Dokolo district was abuzz with excitement as members of the National Resistance Movement (NRM) party gathered for a Barazza meeting and village election. ‎However, the focus of the day soon shifted to a pressing…

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IGG Boss Highlights Power of Financial Investigations in Fighting Corruption, Recovering Stolen Assets

‎‎KAMPALA: The Inspector General of Government (IGG) and President of the Eastern Africa Association of Anti-Corruption Authorities (EAAACA), Lady Justice Naluzze Aisha Batala, has underscored the importance of financial investigations as a critical tool in detecting crime, dismantling criminal networks and recovering stolen assets.‎‎ She made the remarks on Monday in Kampala, while opening a…

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Lango’s Road to Prosperity: President Museveni’s Vision and Community Aspirations Converge in Kwania

By Ouni Jaspher January 29th, 2025 – Kwania – In the heart of Uganda, amidst verdant landscapes and a rich cultural tapestry, the Lango sub-region is on the cusp of a transformative era. This evolution is steered by the resolute leadership of President Gen. Yoweri Kaguta Museveni, whose strategic vision under the National Resistance Movement…

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UPS Strengthens Ties with Acholi Cultural Institution, Donates Agricultural Support to Boost Food Security and Household Incomes

The Uganda Prisons Service (UPS), under its corporate social responsibility initiative, has strengthened its partnership with the Acholi Cultural Institution through a courtesy visit to the Acholi Paramount Chief in Gulu City. The Deputy Commissioner General of Prisons, Mr. Samuel Akena, represented the Commissioner General of Prisons during a visit to Rwot David Onen Acana…

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