As the new contract doesn’t bring back the defined-benefit pension plan that got frozen nearly ten years ago, it does improve the matching contributions for employees’ 401(k) plans. The average yearly salary for machinists is expected to jump from $75,608 to $119,309 over the course of the contract.
In an equitable society, everyone should have equal access to these government institutions to allow equal competition but to also limit interference with these institutions.
On December 5, 2020, Sgt. Emmanuel Matsipa, a ranger with the Uganda Wildlife Authority was killed by armed poachers. Matsipa and his five colleagues were ambushed by approximately five poachers while on duty, and during the exchange of fire, one poacher was killed, and he too lost his life.
The event, organized by the International Republican Institute and USAID, brought together different stakeholders, including the National Consultative Forum, Electoral Commission, EC, 26 registered political parties, Ugandan Human Rights Commission, security agencies, civil society organizations, and religious and cultural institutions.
Since the eruption of the internal conflicts in the FDC party, the leadership based in Najjanakumbi has been sending an olive branch to the Katonga leaders seeking fertile ground for reconciliation; however, with the EC’s permission, to further the registration of PFF, Katonga leaders seem to be unbothered by the olive branch from Najjanankumbi.
The Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) spokesperson, Arach Sharon Oyat, has asked all key stakeholders in the coming 2026 elections to maintain peace and remain calm.
Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) Party spokesperson Arach Sharon has confirmed that the UPC party President Jimmy Akena will be contesting for the presidency of Uganda come 2026.
This incident serves as a reminder of the need for enhanced security measures in agricultural regions, where the intersection of economic activities and safety concerns can create volatile situations.
The protesters put forward several demands, including the resignation of the Speaker of Parliament, Anita Annet Among and the four backbench commissioners, a reduction in the number of Ugandan MPs, an audit into MPs' lifestyles, the resignation of any MPs involved in corruption scandals and a reduction in MPs' salaries and allowances to a maximum of Ugx 3 million.