Uganda: Bunyoro MPs Pledge to Push University, Oil Jobs and Commercial Agriculture

Members of Parliament from the Bunyoro region who were sworn in this week have outlined their priorities for the new term, with a focus on operationalising Bunyoro University,… Read more »

Uganda: Allen Kagina Calls for Stronger Technical Skills to Unlock Oil and Gas Jobs

The Chairperson of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), Allen Kagina, has reaffirmed the government's commitment to empowering Uganda's workforce and unlocking… Read more »

Uganda: Kitagwenda Cao Urges Extension Workers to Boost Coffee Production

The Chief Administrative Officer of Kitagwenda District, Moses Diliri , has called on agricultural extension workers to intensify efforts in guiding farmers on proper coffee… Read more »

Africa: Museveni Urges African Political Parties to Prioritise Wealth and Job Creation

President Museveni has called on African political parties to prioritise wealth creation, science, technology, and job creation if the continent is to overcome poverty and… Read more »

Uganda: DJs Told to 'Start High' On Pricing At Guinness Smooth Creator Lab

The business side of DJing took centre stage at the latest edition of the Guinness Smooth Creator Lab, where UK-based selector DJ Maintain encouraged young creatives to stop… Read more »

Uganda: Prisons Boss Elubu Urges Discipline As 100 Prisons Officers Promoted At Luzira Upper Prison

The Assistant Commissioner of Prisons and Regional Prisons Commander (RPC) for Kampala Extra Region, Francis Xavier Elubu, has urged newly promoted officers to uphold discipline,… Read more »

Uganda: Prisons Service Promotes 219 Officers in North Western Region

The Uganda Prisons Service has promoted 219 officers across the North Western Region, with leaders urging the newly elevated personnel to uphold discipline, professionalism, and… Read more »

Uganda: Ibanda Health Workers Trained to Boost Early Detection of Birth Defects

Health workers in Ibanda District have received targeted training to improve early screening and diagnosis of congenital malformations in newborns, a step aimed at reducing… Read more »

Uganda: Govt Tables Arts Teachers' Pay Rise Proposal

The government has proposed a revised salary structure for arts and humanities teachers, although officials say the timeline for implementation has not yet been finalised. Read more »

Uganda: Black and White Quiz Night Gives Kampala the Perfect Slow Start Into May

As April came to a close and Kampala ushered in the Labour Day holiday weekend, many city dwellers opted for a quieter alternative to the usual parties and crowded dance floors.… Read more »

Uganda: Ibanda Authorities Suspend Gold Mining Over Wetland Degradation Concerns

Authorities in Ibanda District have suspended gold mining activities in Rukiri Sub-county following growing concerns from residents over the degradation of Katembe Wetland. Read more »

Uganda: Captain Morgan Takeover Heads to Nkozi ,Najjeera This Labour Weekend

This Labour weekend, we work harder and play harder. Read more »

Uganda: Museveni Signs New Labour Law but Minimum Wage Remains Elusive

President Museveni has assented to the Employment (Amendment) Act, 2025, introducing sweeping reforms aimed at strengthening worker protections--but leaving the contentious issue… Read more »

Uganda: More Ugandans Take Up EACOP Jobs As Project Nears Completion

Ugandans are increasingly taking up the majority of jobs on the East African Crude Oil Pipeline (EACOP) project as it moves closer to completion, the company has announced. Read more »

Uganda: From CEO to Supermarket Attendant in One Weekend

There is a kind of busyness many people celebrate, yet it quietly steals from them in ways they rarely stop to measure. Read more »

Uganda: Govt Raises Alarm Over Youth Unemployment, Informal Labour Crisis

The government has expressed concern over high youth unemployment, low labour productivity, and widespread informality in Uganda's labour market, warning that structural reforms… Read more »

Uganda: Self-Workplaces Are Not Optional, Private Sector Told

A strong call to action has been made to Uganda's private sector to prioritise safety, dignity and inclusion in the workplace. Read more »

Uganda: Workers Demand Better Pay and Safer Conditions Ahead of Labour Day in Buikwe

As Uganda prepares to mark International Labour Day in Buikwe District, workers from different sectors have highlighted persistent challenges affecting their livelihoods, with low… Read more »

Uganda: Minister Anyakun Rallies Employers, Workers On Psychosocial Safety At Work

The Minister of State for Labour, Employment and Industrial Relations, Esther Anyakun, has called for greater attention to workers' mental wellbeing as Uganda prepares to mark the… Read more »

Uganda: Why Skills and Trust in Technology Now Matter As Much As Assets in Northern Uganda

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Uganda: Bukedi, Teso Lead As Uganda's Youth Unemployment Climbs to 17.9 Percent - Ubos

Uganda's youth unemployment rate has climbed to 17.9%, with Bukedi and Teso sub-regions recording the highest levels in the country, according to the latest Labour Market report by… Read more »

Uganda: 89.2 Percent of Ugandans 'Stuck' in Informal Work, New UBOS Report Reveals

Uganda's labour market remains heavily informal, with 89.2% of employed persons earning a living outside the formal economy, according to the latest Labour Market Survey Report… Read more »

Uganda: Govt, Experts to Tackle Youth Job Crisis At Labour Convention

Government officials, labour experts and private sector leaders are set to converge in Kampala for the 4th Annual National Labour Convention and Expo 2026, as concerns grow over… Read more »

Uganda: Students Urged to Embrace Volunteer Work to Tackle Unemployment

Students have been encouraged to take up voluntary work to build practical skills and improve their employability, as experts warn that academic qualifications alone are no longer… Read more »

Uganda: Govt Publishes List of Licensed Labour Export Firms

The State Minister for Youth and Children Affairs, Balaam Barugahara, has warned young people against falling victim to fraudulent labour export schemes, saying many are losing… Read more »