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Districts Tasked to Eliminate Child Labour In Coffee Production Chain

Leaders in Masaka, Kyotera, and Bukomansimbi districts have been challenged to address child labour in the coffee production subsector. Rashida Nakabuga, the Chief Operations Officer at Rainforest Alliance; an international Non-government Organization fostering partnerships aimed at promoting human rights and livelihoods of farmers, has called upon the local leaders to strictly enforce policies against all…

Luwero District, Town Council in Row Over Ownership of Playground

A disagreement has emerged between Luwero town council and district authorities over the ownership of Kasana playground. In 2021, Luwero district took over ownership and management of Kasana playground from Luwero town council.  The playground is located in Kavule zone, Luwero town council. However, in February 2023 the Town Clerk of Luwero town council wrote…

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EAC Turns Focus on Uganda-Kenya Expressway

The feasibility studies for a transnational expressway connecting Uganda and Kenya is due to commence following the handing over of the site to the contractors. The 256km multinational expressway will run from Kakira in Jinja District, Uganda, through Busitema to Malaba and Busia, onwards to Kisian and Kisumu in Kenya. GOPA Infra Gmbh of Germany…

Rwenzori Sub-Region Lauds President Museveni for Empowering Youth With Skills for Economic Empowerment

Leaders in Bundibugyo district, Rwenzori Sub-region, commend President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni for his impactful skilling program for the youth, citing it as a successful initiative combating unemployment in Uganda. Hon. Richard Gafabusa, Member of Parliament for Bwamba County in Bundibugyo district, highlighted the effectiveness of the Presidential skilling program managed by Ms. Jane Barekye, the…

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Kwoyelo Recounts How Kony Spared His Life on ‘Holy Spirits’ Advice

Former warlord Thomas Kwoyelo has revealed that Joseph Kony, the leader of the Lord’s Resistance Army (LRA) spared his life on the advice of his spirits during their time in the Bush. This was part of the testimony Kwoyelo presented before the International Crimes Division of the High Court sitting at Gulu High Court. He…

Bugiri Residents Ask Gov’t to Intensify Fight Against Counterfeit Products

Residents of Bugiri District have asked respective government agencies to increase efforts to curb counterfeit products, which they say are uncontrollably flooding the market. The residents who were attending consultation meetings about the proposed Anti-Counterfeit Goods Bill-2023 in Bugiri Municipality said on Tuesday that illicit traders are taking advantage of the prevailing high commodity prices…

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