Tag: Ministry of Gender

Police Arrest 25 NUP Supporters during Kawempe North Campaign Clash

Police have arrested over 25 supporters of the opposition National Unity Platform party accused of disrupting traffic and causing damages during the Monday clash in Kampala. This was confirmed by the Deputy Kampala Metropolitan police spokesperson, ASP...

Understanding Lent: A 40-Day Journey of Prayer, Fasting, and Giving

Religion

Lent is a 40-day period of prayer, fasting, and giving, inspired by Jesus' 40 days of fasting in the wilderness. It begins on Ash Wednesday and concludes on Holy Saturday, just before Easter Sunday. Ash Wednesday marks...

National News

Gender Ministry Highlights Key Developments, Prioritizes Worker Safety and...

Minister Amongi highlighted the notable growth of the National Social Security Fund (NSSF) portfolio, which has surged from UGX 18 trillion in 2022 to UGX 23.2 trillion in 2024.

Health

Youth Leaders Task Government To Intensify Fight Against...

society youth leaders have called upon the governments to intensify the fight against gender-based violence in Uganda.

Jobs

Tour and Travel Companies Trafficking Ugandans to Have Permits...

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.

National News

Uganda to Celebrate World Habitat Day in October 2024

Uganda will join the rest of the world to celebrate World Habitat Day on October 7, 2024, in Kamwokya, Kampala.

National News

GOV’T LAUNCHES A FIVE-YEAR PROJECT TO BOOST WOMEN ENTERPRISES

The government of Uganda, with support from the World Bank, has launched the GROW project, financed by a grant from the World Bank worth USD 217 million, to boost women enterprises.

Opinion