Preliminary census results reveal growing youth challenges
On June 27, UBOS released the 2024 Population and Housing Census preliminary results in an event attended by President Museveni.
Category: National
Key takeaways from the global “Learning Week 2024” conference on Land in Kampala
The Learning Week, held at Speke Resort Munyonyo in Kampala, focused on promoting successful partnerships between government and civil society in land governance. It lasted one week.
LEMU lauds the level of coordination and cooperation in Uganda’s land sector
LEMU, led by Dr. Theresa Auma, played a critical role in organising and hosting Uganda’s June land conference.
UPC unimpressed with Museveni’s SONA
If we are to make significant progress, UPC advises the government to increase its involvement in domestic banking and revive important historical organisations like the Uganda Commercial Bank and Uganda Cooperative Unions.
LEMU’s land rights intervention has slowed related crimes in Dokolo
Since 2022, LEMU came in with support from the GIZ and partners to begin brokering a better relationship.
Gov’t revitalises proactive approach against corruption
Several efforts to combat corruption and misconduct in public offices, including the formation of the Anti-Corruption Inter-Agency Forum are in place.
Emorimor WPFD24 message to journalists: “delve deeper into issues affecting the community”
Emorimor acknowledged the press’ commitment to uncovering the truth and shedding light on the most pressing issues in his message on WPFD24.
UPC wants a well-facilitated industrial court to handle labour disputes
Uganda will celebrate International Labour Day on Wednesday, May 1, alongside the rest of the world.
Landlords and car owners will be jailed for abetting counterfeit goods
In July 2023, Asuman Basaliwa, Bugiri Municipality MP, received Parliamentary approval to introduce the “Anti-Counterfeit Bill, 2023.” This legislation seeks to prohibit counterfeit goods that infringe on intellectual property rights, specifically copyrights and trademarks.
Teso opposes new taxes on land, cement, and fuel
Jonathan Ebwalu, MP of Soroti City West says the Bill has already been gazetted under the “Tax Amendment Bill”.
Exclusive: CEC members Wanyoto, Muhwezi, Nassur and others, told to quit
Currently, there are 33 members to the Central Executive Committee (CEC) of the NRM party, out of which, at least 10 should vacate.
Ministers Nandutu, Kitutu dropped in new amended cabinet
Museveni dropped six ministers on Thursday night and also elevated his son Gen. Muhoozi Kainerugaba