Legal
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The CLEAR Supply Chains project trains Ugandan employers and workers in coffee sector on collective bargaining
KAMPALA, October 20, 2024 — The right of workers and employers to freely form or join organisations and to engage in collective bargaining are fundamental principles and rights at work. Even though…
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New Cooperative Bill to reform and boost sector growth
NAIROBI, October 19, 2024 — The Cooperative Bill 2024, which the Kenyan Parliament is presently scrutinising, aims to tackle the persistent governance and management issues afflicting the cooperative sector, according to Wycliffe…
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COSASE report reveals abuse of payrolls in gov’t agencies
KAMPALA, October 18, 2024 — Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee on Commissions, Statutory Authorities, and State Enterprises [PAC-COSASE] has raised concerns over the mismanagement of salary payrolls across various government ministries and departments.…
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Buganda, Bugisu politicians unite in bid to save UCDA
KAMPALA, October 18, 2024 — Members of Parliament from the Buganda and Bugisu regions have issued stern warnings against any attempt to dissolve the Uganda Coffee Development Authority [UCDA], stating that such…
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Justice Buteera calls for reconciliation in conflict resolution
FORT PORTAL, October 17, 2024 – Uganda’s Deputy Chief Justice Richard Buteera has emphasised the importance of reconciliation among disputing parties before resorting to the courts, highlighting its potential for effective conflict…
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House Committee concerned over rising domestic arrears
KAMPALA, October 17, 2024 — Parliament’s Public Accounts Committee [Central Government] has raised concerns over Uganda’s financial management revealing a Shs 4.4 trillion gap between the government’s expenditure and revenue. In a…
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EU Council agrees to delay EUDR implementation by one year
BRUSSELS, October 17, 2024 — The European Council has agreed to support the Commission’s proposal to postpone the implementation of the EU Deforestation Regulation [ EUDR ] by one year. This postponement…
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Masindi sugarcane growers give leaders another term of office
MASINDI, October 16, 2024 – Members of the Masindi District Sugarcane Outgrowers’ Association Limited [MASGAL] have re-elected their leadership following three years of effective service. The re-elected leaders include Robert Atugonza as…
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Ntungamo dairy coop bosses suspended over missing Shs 28bln
NTUNGAMO, October 16, 2024 – The board of the Ntungamo Dairy Farmers Cooperative Union [NDFCU] has been suspended amid allegations of misappropriating Shs 28.6 billion. The decision was made during a special…
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Gov’t explains cancellation of Tibet-Hima contract
KAMPALA, October 16, 2024 – The government has clarified the reasons behind the termination of the contract with a Chinese company, Tibet-Hima, which was tasked with revamping Kilembe Mines in Kasese district.…
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