Youth in Uganda are the youngest population in the world, with 77% of its population being under 25 years of age.

Nabimanya killed Katureebe’s family due to guilt and anger

Dr. Mwebesa will be tasked with overseeing the management and administration of health services in Uganda, ensuring that health policies are effectively implemented and that quality healthcare is delivered to the population.

The ministry asked for more funding to facilitate the implementation of different initiatives that could facilitate better government working systems for both the government and public servants.

Ugandan labor laws are designed to promote equality and prevent discrimination in the workplace. The Employment Act explicitly prohibits discrimination on various grounds, including race, color, sex, religion, political opinion, national extraction, social origin, HIV status, disability, and marital status.

Statistics from the Gender Ministry indicate that approximately 280,000 Ugandans seek household jobs annually, driven by factors such as poverty, unemployment, and domestic violence.

The government established programs under the National Youth Policy, designed to support young people to find employment by extending grants and other support to small groups of young entrepreneurs with the aim of unlocking the potential of youth for sustainable wealth creation and general development.