Tag: Unemployment

Museveni steps into Mulago land dispute as two claimants face off over contested plot

The forthcoming meeting is expected to put Ssegawa and Dr. Lugero’s competing documents under scrutiny as the Lands Ministry seeks to establish the lawful status of the disputed property and determine what, if any, compensation may be due.

Tyrese Gibson Arrives in Uganda Ahead of Africa Coffee Marathon

Agriculture

This year’s event is being held under the theme “Empowering the IK Community of Karamoja through Coffee Farming to End Poverty.” The theme reflects the organizers’ broader ambition to use coffee farming as a tool for economic empowerment while drawing attention to communities facing poverty and limited livelihood opportunities.

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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