Amolatar graft: State House Anti-Corruption Unit criticised, Gen Muhoozi asked to take charge
By delaying enforcement actions, community leaders argue that SHACU has not only shielded the corrupt but has also left local informants highly vulnerable.
HRC Uganda orients Lamwo youth ahead of mentorship programme
Upon completing the programme, the trained young human rights defenders are expected to return to their communities as advocates for justice, accountability, and respect for human rights.
Extreme heat costing poor women workers over $57 billion in earnings a year
A landmark global economic analysis, paired with a state-of-the-art heat solution cost-benefit calculator covering 11,408 cities worldwide, shows that investing in heat action saves billions in losses.
“In their view:” How digital media has ruined Lango’s culture
Tech expert Businge says the search for online popularity can sometimes encourage behaviours that conflict with cultural expectations.
Amolatar receives more 200 beehives for Kica Arwot farmers
Assistant Resident District Commissioner Sarah Tyan expressed her gratitude to the farmers for their commitment and progress.
Kitgum farmers fear loan defaults as drought affects maize fields
Lakica Janet, a resident of Mucwini sub-county, said her household is facing uncertainty after her husband borrowed money from a SACCO to finance maize production.
Agago district receives 67,000 hand-hoes to boost agriculture
Akite Grace, a farmer from Adilang sub-county, said the intervention would ease the burden faced by many households during the planting season.
Kikuube security talks tough on illegal fishing
Kiburara John, the Kikuube district fisheries officer, said that their efforts to eliminate unwanted fishing gear through investigation are underway.
Amolatar district whistleblowers furious with IGG
It is also worth noting that last week, in Masindi, locals and leaders criticised the IGG for backing corruption.
NOTU asks labour officers and workers’ councillors to promote NSSF services
Richard Bigirwa, the Secretary General of NOTU, emphasised the need for labour officers and workers’ councillors to act as a key to the visibility of the National Social Security Fund (NSSF).
Lamwo district faces court threat as 20 councillors contest vice chairperson’s election
The lawyers contend that the approval process lacked transparency and failed to reflect the true will of council members.
UPDF infrastructure projects in Masindi and Kakiri near completion
Maj Gen Ssemwanga expressed satisfaction with the quality and pace of work and commended the leadership of the artillery division.