The grandfather of Islam in Kibuli Prince Kassimu Nakibinge has condemned the increasing betting among youth. He says betting can’t make any one rich or economically empowered. Nakibinge has called for unity coordination from both religious and cultural leaders in ending betting among youths. Furthermore Prince Nakibinge has condemned the terror acts of shooting innocent Ugandans especially […]
The African Green Revolution Forum that has been running from 5th September and will end on 9th September attracted major players in the region with Presidents Paul Kagame and Uhuru Kenyata present. The forum prides itself in laying foundations for a renaissance in Africa’s agriculture, one powered by the enormous progress increasingly evident in farmers […]
A report made by non governmental organization, Driving the youth-led new agribusiness and microenterprise (DYNAMIC) shows that 62% of the youth who are out of school in 8 districts of Northern Uganda are highly interested in engaging in Agriculture as their principal means of earning a living. The survey that was conducted in the districts of Agago, Abim, Gulu, […]
The senior lawyer in the country who is also the former member of parliament for Oyam North in Apac district Ben Wacha says its time for the three special interest groups to be thrown out of parliament. Wacha made the remarks while at the induction seminar of members of parliament on the role of parliament in […]
The unemployed youths who are yearning to go to Arab countries for jobs have threatened to start engaging themselves in criminal activities if government does not lift a ban it put on Ugandans who want to go to these countries for work. The threats come after these for the second time stormed the Ministry of Gender […]
Members of parliament have demanded for the ring-fencing of some jobs for the youth so as they are captured for jobs. This as there is pressure on government to find employment for the youth who are highly unemployed despite having qualifications from universities and other institutions. The Member of Parliament for Ruhinda north Thomas Tayebwa in […]
Youth from different parts of the country under the hospice of Uganda youth network (UYONET) have graduated in transformative, extemporary leadership skills which they will use in societies they live in to cause change. Speaking at the 3rd graduation ceremony, the former chief justice and chairperson for the national elders forum, Justice James Ogoola challenged leaders […]
Youth and students from Makerere University have staged a peaceful demonstration demanding parliament to consider and pass the National Biotechnology and Biosafety Bill 2012 which they think has over stayed in parliament. The youth gathered at Imperial Royale hotel in Kampala demonstrating against the members of parliament and ministers’ failure to adhere to farmers and students […]
Born Again youth under the Tripple Blessing church Entebbe have asked girls not to rush for jobs in foreign countries because are risky. The youth say that girls should resort to available jobs in the country instead of going abroad. This as new reports showing that there are about 12 girls stranded in Saudi Arabia after […]
Eastern Region Youth are demanding for a speedy election of the youth Member of Parliament for their region despite pending court cases frustrating this election. Angry youth leaders from different districts of Eastern region told journalists in Kampala that they want the electoral commission to hold the Eastern youth election as soon as possible so that […]