Arts teachers under the umbrella of Uganda Professional Humanity Teachers Union (UPHTU) Lango branch scheduled a sit down strike starting June 6 2025 over continued salary discrimination and un-fulfilled government promises.
However, it is anticipated that the...
Earlier this week, Ugandans experienced a slight increase in fuel prices, sparking concern among vehicle-dependent workers such as taxi drivers, delivery personnel, and others. Many expressed worry that the price hike could significantly affect their daily...
The NUP youth convention was attended by young people from all over the country, mainly youth leaders and other youths from the Busoga region, who were the hosts. It was also attended by top NUP leadership, including the Leader of Opposition in Parliament, Joel Ssenyonyi, other NUP Members of Parliament, and CEC members.
This is not the first time such an incident is happening in Uganda; in July 2013, over 35 people died and many survived with injuries as they tried to get fuel from a fuel tanker involved in an accident. Many, mainly boda boda raiders,were caught up in the fire and lost their lives.
The Leader of Opposition in Parliament, Joel Ssenyonyi, has refuted claims made by Speaker Anita Among, who said that MPs who boycotted the regional parliamentary sittings in Gulu City are selfish and disrespectful to the people of Northern Uganda.