Gender equality is a recognized fundamental human right, yet significant disparities remain. The World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report 2023 reveals that it will take 131 years to close the gender gap in economic participation and opportunity. Currently, women occupy only 26% of leadership positions and earn just 63% of what men make for…
NGO Bureau has been restructured and merged with the Ministry of Internal Affairs, leading to the loss of 30 jobs. This decision, finalised on September 27, 2024, reflects the government’s commitment to streamline operations and enhance oversight within the non-governmental organisation sector. Previously operating as a semi-autonomous entity, the NGO Bureau employed 42 staff members….
By Haron Okwir Dokolo District has registered a significant milestone in road infrastructure development following the official handover of 19.2 kilometers constructed in the third quarter by the District Local Government. The commissioning ceremony held today was officiated by the Deputy Resident District Commissioner, Mr. Masaba Ismael, who commended the Engineering department for delivering the…
By Opio Ongora DOKOLO – As the financial year comes to a close, Dokolo District LC5 Chairperson Peter Ogwang, also known as Ogwang Petero, has ordered the full deployment of all remaining district funds across sectors before the end of the current financial year. Ogwang issued a directive that no money will be returned to…
he Marburg vaccine has only been tested in adults aged 18 and older, with no current plans to conduct trials in children. BBC | Rwanda has said it will begin vaccine trials for the fatal Marburg virus, which has already killed at least 12 people in the country – most of them health workers. Rwanda…
NAIROBI, Kenya – Uganda’s Parliamentary Committee on Equal Opportunities has concluded a four-day benchmarking seminar with Kenya’s Parliamentary Committee on National Cohesion and Equal Opportunities at the Parliament of Kenya in Nairobi. The high-level engagement, held under the theme _“Advancing Equity, Equality and Non-Discrimination through Legislation, Public Policy and National Budgeting,” focused on sharing best…
During a panel discussion held on Tuesday in Pakwach District, URA officials, alongside other key stakeholders, called for urgent action to strengthen anti-smuggling measures and protect legitimate businesses. The Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) has condemned smuggling as a serious economic crime, labelling it “economic terrorism” that threatens Uganda’s market stability. During a panel discussion held…
LIRA – The Minister of Disaster Preparedness and Refugees, Sam Engola, who also doubles as Erute South MP, has called on NRM leaders in Lango Sub-region to intensify mobilization ahead of the Local Council elections scheduled next month. Engola addressed a meeting of NRM leaders from Lango at St. Lira Hotel, where discussions focused on…
It is one tick on the box but many remain because for Nakivubo to pass the test of hosting international games, it must be certified as having adequate accessibility and security. The newly reconstructed Nakivubo War Memorial Stadium, now rebranded as Hamz Stadium Nakivubo Memorial, has reached a major milestone following the certification of its…
The mob beat Balyesima to death and set his body on fire, believing that he was part of a group responsible for the recent spate of motorcycle thefts in the area. Police in Kabwoya Subc-county, Kikuube District, are investigating the brutal killing of 60-year-old who was lynched by a mob after being accused of stealing…
