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Human rights

10:56
10:56

Absence of Regulations Impedes Protection of Cerebral Palsy Survivors 4 1

Edward Kanamugire, Chairperson of Greater Masaka Cerebral Palsy Association, observes that the Disability Act 2020 does not speak in specific terms about their condition, which limits the full enjoyment of their rights as it is in other categories of disability.
10:49
10:49

Bursars Push for Salary Increment 4

The bursars say that they earn a monthly salary of 500,000 Shillings, which is inadequate to address their financial needs.
13:29
13:29

Jinja Leaders Call for Restrictions on Firearms 3 1

The leaders said that cases of gun misuse are becoming common over time and there is a need for strict guidelines to curb the vice.
18:29
18:29

Universities Join Hands to Curb GBV 5 1

The campaign“Safer Campuses Campaign” is piloted by three universities Makerere Main and Jinja Campus, Ndejje University, and Kampala International University, in partnership with the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization.

Slideshow

20:01
20:01

Pictorial; Museveni Reopens Makerere's Ivory Tower, Installs Dr. Kiyonga as Chancellor

President Museveni, accompanied by Janet Museveni, Minister of Education and Sports, presided over the event, where he expressed satisfaction with Dr. Kiyonga’s appointment.

Business and finance

11:22
11:22

Moroto Cross Border Market Lies Idle over Land Conflict 3 3

The facility at the border between the sub-counties of Rupa and Katikekile was developed under the Pastoral Livelihood Resilience Programme to boost the trade between Karamojong and the Turkana of Kenya.
17:21
17:21

Events Organizers Complete Specialized Training 2

Kaggwa emphasized that Africa is becoming a preferred MICE destination, and Uganda must remain competitive to benefit like other countries. He added that, with the empowerment and insight gained so far, they plan to advocate for the industry more effectively.
12:38
12:38

CCFU Asks KCCA to Expedite Historic Buildings Ordinance 2

According to Nsibambi, there needs to be a law specifically addressing Kampala city and other areas like Jinja, Entebbe, Fort Portal, and Mbarara, where historical sites and monuments have been documented.
11:33
11:33

NSSF Launches Saving Scheme for Informal Sector Workers 2 6

Patrick Ayota, the NSSF’s Managing Director believes that the implementation of this project will help the Fund achieve its strategic objective of recruiting at least 50% of Uganda’s working population by 2035.