Tag: Unemployment

UPC Attributes Two Million Stunted Children to 1980s Livestock Losses

Akena referred to historical statements by President Museveni acknowledging the destruction of food supplies and the destitution of about 2.7 million people during that period. He argued that the loss of cattle deprived communities of daily nutrition, household income, school fees, draft power, and soil fertility, leaving effects that continue to be felt today.

Gen Saleh, NWSC’s Dr. Mugisha Push for Land Ownership Management to Fix Kampala’s Waste Crisis

Environment

Kampala’s waste management system has come under increasing strain in recent years, including during Uganda’s first National Cleaning Day, when the volume of collected waste overwhelmed collection teams and temporarily clogged the Buyala disposal facility.

Regional

South Africa Tightens Security Ahead of Anti-Migrant Deadline

South African authorities have heightened security across the country ahead of a June 30TH deadline issued by anti-migrant groups...

National News

Uganda’s Youth Harness Technology Amid Persistent Job Crisis

Uganda’s telecommunication-led technology boom is reshaping opportunities for the country’s young population, even as structural unemployment continues to hold...

Crime

Ndeeba Woman Stabbed to Death in House

Knife crime in Uganda is predominantly linked to domestic violence and socio-economic challenges like poverty, unemployment, and substance; therefore, the rising trend of violent crimes necessitates urgent attention from law enforcement and community leaders to address the root causes and implement preventive measures.

Politics

Creation of Wealth and Jobs Still Lacking Despite NRM...

According to Sharon Oyat, the UPC party spokesperson, 84% of the manifesto implementation lacks transparency, as it appears to be unrealistic based on the continued manifestation of high rates of unemployment among the youth, poor infrastructure, a poor education system, and poor healthcare in the country.

Jobs

Stranded Ugandan Migrant Workers in UAE Advised to Exploit...

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.

Jobs

CSOs Demand Government’s Action on Idle Youth

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.

Business

Ambassador General Balya Calls Upon Ugandans in S. Sudan...

The government has over the years attracted huge foreign direct investments to the economy, which has led the GDP to grow very fast with inflation being at single-digit 3%, which is a sign of a stable economy.

Regional

President Museveni Asks African Governments to Focus on Citizen...

Africa has a large market for quality goods and services, and if African governments focus on producing high-quality products, they will be able to trade and become prosperous.

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