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Human rights

15:25
15:25

Women Rights Activists Reiterate Call for Human Rights Defenders Law 2 3

Dorothy Esther Kiyai, the acting programs manager, says a law is needed to guide on who a human rights defender is as well as define the roles and responsibilities of all key stakeholders including individuals, civil society organisations, and the state involved in the human rights defense.
07:15
07:15

New HIV Infections Pose a Big Threat 1 2

Musooba expressed concern over the persistently high rate of new infections, averaging 1,000 people per week, predominantly affecting young individuals, which poses a significant threat.
17:07
17:07

Minister Mateke Asks Prosecutors Not Frustrate GBV Victims 4 1

Addressing the high rates of teenage pregnancies, Minister Mateke emphasized the need to strengthen parenting, noting that neglecting parental duties for financial gains compromises children's safety and protection.
16:04
16:04

LOP Faces Heat as DP, FDC Call Off Plenary Boycotts 3 1

On October 19th, 2023, Mathias Mpuuga, the Leader of the Opposition in Parliament led a group of legislators to walk out of plenary demanding a detailed government report on repeated gross human rights abuses meted against supporters and leaders of the National Unity Platform– NUP party.

Business and finance

18:55
18:55

Govt Maintains Ban on Export of Unprocessed Minerals 1 2

President Museveni slapped a moratorium on the export of unprocessed iron ore and other minerals in a bid to spur the growth of local industries through value addition and to create employment opportunities for Ugandans.
18:18
18:18

Elcetronic System to Ease Processing Permits For Expatriates in Oil Sector work permits 3 1 Top story

The Petroleum Authority expects that it will be able to process the application with in three days as opposed to the current turnaround time of more than a week.
16:25
16:25

Gov't Completes 2nd Financial Inclusion Strategy

Mackay Aomu, Director, of the NPS Department at BoU, says major achievements were met by the previous strategy, though they were affected by the outbreak of COVID-19, as well as budget constraints and inadequate accountability.
11:38
11:38

Museveni Wants More Open Market for African Products 1

Museveni also appealed to developed countries like Russia to cooperate with Uganda to initiate specialised education in areas like nuclear energy and Artificial Intelligence.