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The Green Africa Youth Organization aligns itself with the global call for effective circular economy management and bolstering resilience against climate risks. Addressing the Ecologiq Conference in Australia (#ecologiqconference2023), Betty Osei Bonsu, Country Manager of GAYO Uganda, emphasized the urgency of investing in our youth, recognizing them as today’s leaders rather than waiting for tomorrow. During her address, Osei Bonsu emphasized the importance of sustainable practices that extend beyond environmental benefits to address pressing social and economic disparities. She was joined on stage by global circular economy experts, including Steve Betinsky, General Manager of Employment &Enterprises at OC Connections, Yasmin…
MTN Uganda on Friday won a prestigious award in the 2nd edition of the Prudential Best HR Practices survey. The Prudential Best HR Practices Survey is a human capital and talent management survey aimed at allowing employers to hear from their employees on how they assess their organization’s HR practices. The 2022 survey focused on 14 thematic areas: Company performance and confidence, reward and recognition, employee engagement and enablement, quality and innovation, employee wellness, diversity and inclusion, learning and development, workplace culture & environment, and environmental, social and governance (ESG) compliance. MTN Uganda emerged as the winner in the thematic…
A little more than five years ago, Small and Medium Enterprises had limited options to receive payments from customers and businesses. They relied on cash and sometimes on cheques or bank transfers – methods that were deemed inconvenient. But this has since changed, thanks to the launch of the MTN MoMoPay Merchant platform in 2018. SMEs such as supermarkets, health facilities, hardware shops, fuel stations and salons among others have embraced MTN MoMoPay as they strive to widen payment options and increase convenience for their customers. One such SME is Benco Liners Ltd, the operator of Benco Supermarket in Nyanama…
WASHINGTON/KIGALI, March 24 (Reuters) – Paul Rusesabagina, who was portrayed as a hero in the film “Hotel Rwanda,” was released from a Rwandan prison on Friday, U.S. officials said, after his sentence was commuted following intense diplomacy by the United States. Rusesabagina, a U.S. permanent resident, was accompanied by a U.S. embassy official as he was moved from prison to the residence of Qatar’s ambassador in Kigali late on Friday, according to two senior Biden administration officials who briefed reporters in Washington. Rusesabagina was sentenced in September 2021 to 25 years over his ties to a group opposed to Rwandan…
By Andrew M. Mwenda So, Uganda’s parliament once again passed a law to hang homosexuals. This was done in the most democratic manner possible: 400 out of 557 MPs (73%) overwhelmingly 389 voted for the bill. On the same day they even amended the bill to include a new crime called “aggravated homosexuality.” This will be punishable by death. Across our traditional and social media, Ugandans have been celebrating. Homophobia, more than soccer, is the one powerful force that unites us in our highly polarized religions, ethnicities and politics. The passage of this draconian law may be psychologically gratifying for…
MTN Uganda, the number one supporter of Ugandan football, has announced various cash incentives for players and fans of the Uganda Cranes, if they win their upcoming matches against Tanzania in the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifiers. The Uganda Cranes will play their home game against the Taifa Stars of Tanzania at the Suez Canal Authority Stadium on March 24th at 5pm local time, before travelling to Dar es Salaam for the return leg on March 28th, 7pm. This implies that if the team wins both matches, they will walk away with bonuses of Ushs 55 million shillings while…
Insolvency practice has become global and dynamic in nature to the extent that, key players in the in insolvency practice require continued training and sensitization about new critical insolvency practical aspects. Business has been identified as one of the biggest life bloods to Uganda’s economy. It creates jobs, increases productivity, and generates growth. Restructuring and insolvency is an essential part of this system and is vital for ensuring that the Uganda maintains its reputation as one of the best places in the East African Region to do business. To support the strengthening of the Judiciary’s and Insolvency Practitioners capacity to…
The Public Accounts Committee (Central Government) has tasked Parliament’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to retrieve accountability documents related to COVID-19 funding from Arua Hospital. This is after the Director of Arua Hospital, Filbert Nyeko and the Internal Auditor Eric Olum failed to provide evidence concerning their accountability for Shs270 million Covid-19 funds. All regional referral hospitals received Shs270 million for the fight on Covid-19. The team was appearing before committee chaired by Hon. Medard Sseggona which is investigating the unaccounted for funds as revealed by the Auditor Generals’ forensic investigations into the Covid-19 funds. The committee established that the hospital…
Kenyan police tear gassed the leader of the opposition on Monday and arrested senior lawmakers in his parliamentary faction, as protesters took to the streets to march against President William Ruto and the high cost of living. The convoy of Raila Odinga, who was defeated by Ruto last year in his fifth straight election as the runner up, was repeatedly sprayed with tear gas as he addressed supporters from the sunroof of his car. Odinga has called for nationwide protests as he attempts to harness dissatisfaction with the president. At least four members of parliament were arrested during protests in…
The Uganda Police Force has received improved classified anti riots Control Vehicles (RCVs) for Public Order Management and Armored Personnel Carriers (APCS) to address the emerging security challenges. The tactical armoured vehicles are to be used in volatile areas like Karamoja and combat zones in Somalia to guarantee the safety of officers and protect communities. The equipment was handed over by AIGP Richard Edyegu, the Director of Engineering and Logistics at police headquarters Naguru on Thursday. While receiving the vehicles, the Deputy Inspector General of Police Maj. Gen. Geoffrey Tumusiime Katsigazi noted that the equipment will improve the operational readiness…