The longstanding border conflict between Teso and Karamoja sub regions continues to widen. The conflict, according to Mr. Enyongu Pius a resident of Kapujan Sub County in Katakwi district started in 1950. According to the 81 year old Enongu, the conflict started when the then County governor Mr. Okurut George decided together with his soldiers […]
A poor report is a discomfort to both the parent and child, in most cases performing poorly isn’t about the child being dull, it could be a result of little efforts put in at school or maybe the child wasn’t guided well. Margaret Tumusiime a teacher and counselling physiologist gives us tips on how to […]
Water resources, wetlands, biodiversity and ecosystems and forests are what make up a great environment. To preserve and protect them, the NRM government has put strong policies, laws and regulations on how people can manage them. In the Manifesto, the NRM government promised to do the following to preserve the environment. It promised to focus […]
Sexual harassment is the “unwanted conduct of a sexual nature which has the purpose or effect of violating someone’s dignity or creating an intimidating, hostile, degrading, humiliating or offensive environment for them”. Equality Act of 2010. It covers indecent/suggestive remarks, unwanted touching, requests or demands for sex and the dissemination of pornography. Forms of sexual […]
According to the PWC report dubbed Uganda Economic Outlook, the government is projecting the economy to grow by 5% this year. It indicates that this growth will be determined by investment in public infrastructure projects which will boost manufacturing, as well as services, notably tourism; a rebound in private sector credit and consumption. “New investments […]
Sustainable development goals are also known as Global Goals. In Uganda today, access to information has been a great hindrance to development. Sandra Nanungi a librarian notes that access to information means opportunity for growth as people will make more informed decisions hence making the right choices. A report by Bartos Institute for Constructive Engagement […]
Organisation: United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) Vacancy Number: 20-Administration-DPO-134955-R-Entebbe (X) Duty Station: Entebbe, Uganda Reports to: Senior Programme Officer of the Mobile Capacity Building Team The United Nations Mine Action Service (UNMAS) is a service located within the United Nations Department of Peacekeeping Operations that specializes in coordinating and implementing activities to limit the threat posed by […]
Organization: International Rescue Committee (IRC) Duty Station: Kampala, Uganda The International Rescue Committee (IRC) responds to the world’s worst humanitarian crises and helps people to survive and rebuild their lives. Founded in 1933 at the request of Albert Einstein, the IRC offers lifesaving care and life-changing assistance to refugees forced to flee from war or […]
Organisation: Abt Associates Abt Associates is an engine for social impact, fueled by caring, curiosity and cutting-edge research that moves people from vulnerability to security. Whether it’s welfare or weather disasters, the environment or economics, agriculture or HIV and AIDS, we address the world’s most pressing issues. Our work is diverse and so is our bold […]
Pride Microfinance Limited (MDI) (Pride) is the leading Microfinance Deposit Taking Institution in Uganda with 34-networked branches and 10 contact offices countrywide; regulated by Bank of Uganda under the MDI Act, 2003. Job Summary: The Credit Officer- I L S will recruit and train clients through registration and loan disbursement which leads to growth in loan portfolio. Key Duties and Responsibilities: Achieve and maintain the set monthly targets. Recruit, train clients and […]