In Uganda, for one to access the Internet, it is necessary to take out a data volume bundle subscription or an Internet service contract with an Internet access service provider (ISP), who will provide the subscriber (consumer) with internet network connectivity which may be wired or wireless. Indeed, in a competitive market, especially when the … Read more
The three-pillar framework of the UN Guiding Principles Business and Human Rights (UNGPs) represent a significant marker in the contemporary evolution of norms on the responsibility and accountability of corporate actors for their social, environmental, and human rights impacts. Indeed, international and regional human rights standards have attempted to provide a natural framework for seeking … Read more
The conduct of impact assessment particularly for social aspects should be a cardinal facet in undertaking major projects, large-scale business activities as well as infrastructure development. It is critical that the state and business actors conduct social cost implications relative to the utilization and development of natural resources. This true value system ought to take … Read more
Embarking on developing large-scale oil palm plantations in Kalangala district called for an intensive labour force. Indeed, many women are currently working in the discrete think-well planned-large and deep plantations in the middle of the island in Uganda. The maiden question to this arrangement is: Are the human rights of these women given their unique status … Read more
Africa’s largest wireless firm MTN will be seeking to sell 20 per cent stake in its Ugandan unit, following an announcement this week.
Access to reliable and affordable internet has never been more important. Amidst the lingering global pandemic and associated movement lockdowns, the essential nature of access to the internet has been brought to the fore as an inescapable truth. In Uganda, however, this basic necessity has long been and continues to be expensive and unreliable in … Read more
In March, the European Union (EU) took a major step towards passing a new law to stop businesses from abusing human rights and destroying the environment around the world. While it will not ask the impossible, it will ask companies to take their duty of care seriously and put in place robust processes to avoid … Read more
Every 8th March, people and organisations around the world celebrate the InternationalWomen’s Day. Speeches are given, flyers designed, and social and print media is generallyawash with messages. Unfortunately, it is easy to reduce what should be a constant andserious conversation into a singular, annual ritual of window dressed apathy toward genderinclusivity and equality. Beyond the … Read more
Ms Doreen Nabikande lives in her house in Ggangu, Busabaala, Wakiso District. She built it 10 years ago with her husband. Together, they had several expectations at the time. Back in 2008, when Ms Nabikande and her husband acquired land here, she had been assured, like many of her neighbours, that the Busabala road would … Read more
In the last three months, Cabinet has vacillated with statements over the possibility of permitting the development of hydropower dams on Uhuru and Murchison Falls (devil’s cauldron) along River Nile three times. That vacillation is causing anxiety and suspicion that perhaps the Government is acting under pressure from a dubious hand, up to no good, … Read more