good governance

Uganda Law Society urges on rule of law so as to enhance democracy and governance.

Uganda Law Society urges on rule of law so as to enhance democracy and governance.

The Uganda Law Society has strongly called upon Ugandans to fully practice and follow the rule of law so as to enable the nation move to greater heights in terms of democracy and governance.   Speaking at the launch of the Rule of Law Advisory Panel on Wednesday, the President of the Uganda Law Society, […]

World Bank roots for good governance in Africa

The World Bank has advised resource rich countries in Sub-Saharan Africa to build strong institutions that promote good governance, rule of law, accountability, and increase transparency so that the natural resources can benefit their citizens. The World Bank further says despite the slowdown in the global economy, Sub-Saharan Africa remains one of the fastest growing […]

International Humanitarian Law Scholarships in South Africa

LLM Scholarships in South Africa: A number of Scholarships are available for International students at Pretoria University. The Scholarships are available for the following courses: Human Rights and Access to medicines Human Rights in Africa Good Governance The Management of Human Rights Institutions International Humanitarian Law Development and Human Rights International Law Admission will be […]

Transparency International announces Internship in Kenya

A permanent and effective system that would provide valuable work experience to students pursuing their studies at a first degree, Masters degree and Ph.D. degree levels. This is a critical bridge between the world of study and the work place for young professionals. Interns will be assigned to relevant programme /manager for supervision throughout the […]

IPU conference costs Ugandans 36 billions

    Over one thousand delegates have converged in Kampala this week to participate in the Inter- Parliamentary Union (IPU) Conference and its related meetings. The conference has been hosted by the Parliament of Uganda and it has brought together over 150 Parliaments of the world. The world MPs have come to deliberate on matters […]

Museveni orders police to beef up security at parliament, Serena Hotel, Imperial Royal Hotel

President Museveni has directed police to beef up security at Serena Hotel Kampala and Imperial Royale Hotel Kampala and around parliament. Why? This is because police have to give security to over 2,000 delegates who are expected to converge inKampalanext week to participate in the Inter- Parliamentary Union Conference. The conference is going to be […]

Electoral commission holds meeting with NRM

The electoral commission has held a closed door meeting with the political party leadership inUgandaincluding the National Resistance Movement (NRM). The Monday consultative meeting dubbed ‘the National Consultative Forum’ took place at Ranch on the Lakein Wakiso district. The political parties discussed good governance, economy and rule of law among others issues. The meeting was […]

US, Museveni held talks on security

President Museveni and theUSdeputy Secretary of State, William Burns have held talks on bilateral issues such as regional security, human rights issues and good governance.  The talks between Museveni and Burns highlighted the strength of the bilateral partnership between US and Uganda on a wide range of  issues, including regional security and good governance and […]

Human rights activists want Joseph Kony captured alive

The Uganda coalition on the international criminal court is insisting that the LRA leader Joseph Kony should be captured alive for possible prosecution in the ICC. The call comes after the recent deployment of about 100 personnel by the US government to help in the pursuit of Joseph Kony. The coordinator Uganda coalition on the […]

Uganda Police named most corrupt institution

The Police have been named as the most corrupt government institution in Uganda. This is contained in the Annual Corruption report released today by the Inspectorate of Government in collaboration with the Economic policy research center of Makerere University. The report indicates that bribery within the force shot up to 79%, up from 53% in […]