Author: Johnson Thembo
The Speaker of Parliament, Rebecca Kadaga, has called on female employees to report cases of sexual harassment. She noted that Section 7 of the Employment Act provides for reporting and handling of cases of sexual harassment at the workplace. “If there are people who are being harassed, let them write to me, then we shall handle,” said Kadaga. She made the call while addressing a press conference on Thursday, 30 May 2019 after meeting the Prime Minister, Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development and the Attorney General in her boardroom over allegations of sexual harassment against the Deputy Solicitor…
Former Prime Ministers Kintu Musoke, Amama Mbabazi and Dr Ruhakana Rugunda have mourned Prof Apolo Nsibambi. Speaking shourtly after meeting Nsibambi’s relatives, Amama described him as humble and a well-meaning and responsible person “I was saddened by the loss of Prof. Apolo Nsibambi. We’ve lost an advocate for freedom, democracy & justice.” Amama said. The National Resistance Movement Party Secretary General added that Nsibambi was an honest, decent & down to earth man. “He brought all those qualities to the office of Prime Minister of Uganda. My condolences to the family and all Ugandans.” Amama sorrowfully noted. Parliament and Makerere…
Inspector General of Police Martins Okoth Ochola, says he is determined to clean the mess in police to preserve her reputation. During while opening a joint two-day high level retreat for Uganda Human Rights Commission and Uganda Police Force top leadership at Munyonyo Speke Resort, the IGP said wrong elements have damaged police human rights record. IGP thanked the Uganda Human Rights Commission for organizing the retreat, and accepting to partner with the police in eradicating human rights abuses. “The involvement of the UPF and UHCR staff in this strategic thinking process will ensure that we all understand ,…
Sanlam Life Insurance continues to draw life changing marks to it different clients country wide. Speaking to the media on Tuesday morning, Sanlam Life Chief Executive Officer Mr. John Lintari revealed how the company had managed remit all the compensation and Payment claims by its clients. Luntari also announced how Sanlam was rewarding a bonus of 8 percent to all its policy holders after the insurance company recorded a hefty 42 percent growth in its business in 2018 with a 58% growth in assets. Sanlam’s staggering performance in life business is well above the industry growth which stood at 18…
Sanlam Life Insurance has announced a bonus of 8 percent to all its policy holders after the insurance company recorded a hefty 142 percent growth in its business in 2018 with a 158% growth in assets. Sanlam’s staggering performance in life business is well above the industry growth which stood at 118 percent in the same financial year and signals the rebirth of Life Insurance following the demerger from General insurance business. Sanlam Life Chief Executive Officer Mr. John Lintari attributed the growth to increased awareness in the market for life insurance and the entry of banks as new channels…
The MTN Foundation has inked a one-year partnership worth Ugx 184 million with UMC Victoria Hospital that will see the Bukoto based health facility provide free corrective surgery for over 80 children with special needs and/or disabilities in a bid to improve their quality of life. Speaking at the MOU signing ceremony, the MTN Uganda Ag. CEO, Gordian Kyomukama reaffirmed the Foundation’s commitment towards improving the livelihood of youth by enabling those who have had an unfortunate start to life. “Removing the physical obstacles to the youngsters’ growth and development through corrective surgery will enable them to compete favourably and…
St Augustine international University (SAIU) led by its chairman, State for Foreign Affairs, Henry Oryem Okello has submitted its applications to be granted a carter status after a long process that saw a complete review of the structures and systems of the University. The grant of a charter is a statutory requirement set out in the University and other tertiary institutions Act 2001 and is granted to Universities that have demonstrated high quality in staffing, teaching and learning, research output, extension services, infrastructural developments in terms of lecture rooms, libraries and laboratories and good governance among others. The University was…
President Yoweri Museveni has said government is considering introducing project centered SACCOs to support grass-root initiatives aimed at creating jobs and improving incomes for the rural poor. “We have experimented this in Kasandha and realized that if we encouraged wanaichi to join SACCOs that promote their interests, it would be easier for government to channel money in those respective SACCOs for easy access for them to boost their projects,” he said. The President said they have identified 13 projects including Boda Boda groups, Women entreprenuers, Capentry, Saloons, Taxi operators, Restaurants, Welders, Market vendors, Youth leaders, People with disabilities, Produce dealers,…
Members of Parliament on the Committee on Agriculture, Animal Industry and Fisheries have decried continued encroachment of government ranches by individuals. The Vice Chairperson of the Committee, Hon. Akugizibwe Lawrence said there is increased grabbing of the land especially in the Ankole region and urged government to intervene and solve the problem. “The biggest problem is the issue of land grabbing and squatters that are using the ranches and its treated water to feed and water their animals,” Akugizibwe said. The committee made these observations during an oversight field visit to monitor and assess the situation of Ruhengyere, Nshaara and…
As part of the Commission’s mandate to coordinate and collaborate with relevant national and international organisations and safeguard the interests of consumers and operators, in matters relating to communication, the Commission has partnered with FIRST (global Forum for Incident Response Teams) to host a technical cybersecurity training. The training five-day training taking place at the UCC Conference hall in Bugolobi started today Monday 13th May 2019 and will end on Friday 17th May 2019 having covered different thematic areas that include advanced persistent threat detection and protection which will help operators to protect critical communication infrastructure adequately. The training will…