Many workers believe that Labour Day is reserved for the so-called highly skilled professional workers. A coffin maker like Brian Luwaga says that he only knows his labour is appreciated if a client is happy.
Uganda is exploring a new pipeline option to transport its crude oil to a separate port at Lamu in Kenya, according to an official in the Ministry of Energy. The new option is boosted by the prospect of establishing a separate port from the presently congested Mombasa Port.
Margaret Rwabushaija, the UNATU chairperson, says that teachers have little reason to celebrate Labour Day and mark it out of obligation. She says government has to motivate teachers if the Skilling Uganda project is to succeed.
The Kampala Capital City Authority Football Club head Coach George Nsimbe has said he is now targeting to win a double after his team won the League on Tuesday after a 4-0 victory over Water FC.
Students are flocking the Indian Educational Expo in Kampala with hopes of securing University places in some of India’s prestigious Universities. Already, India is set to develop an educational hub in Uganda to serve the rest of East Africa.
While other donor countries have pulled out of Uganda, the Japanese Government Tuesday announced that it has remitted 21.2 million USD as humanitarian assistance to Uganda, through United Nations Agencies.
Uganda Cricket team who lead the table after two wins in the on-going World Cricket League Division III event going on in Bermuda face Italy on Wednesday in a game they must win to stand chances of qualifying for the semi finals.