Tag: Ministry of Gender

Gov’t Rolls Out New Reforms to Boost Meat Exports and Public Health in Uganda

The Government of Uganda has launched a major nationwide campaign to overhaul its meat production systems in a bid to safeguard public health, enhance food safety, and meet international trade standards. Spearheaded by the Ministry of Agriculture,...

Pope Leo XIV Appoints Ugandan Priest as Bishop of Houma-Thibodaux

Religion

Pope Leo XIV has appointed Father Simon Peter Engurait, a 53-year-old Ugandan-born priest, as the new bishop of the Diocese of Houma-Thibodaux in Louisiana. This appointment marks the first time a Ugandan and African immigrant has been...

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