A Timeline of UCCA Stakeholder Engagements on the Wadelai Irrigation Scheme Project

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Introduction Wadelai Irrigation Project is one of the four irrigation schemes under the Farm Income Enhancement and Forestry Conservation Project (FIEFOC-2) financed by the African Development Bank, supported by the Nordic Development Fund, and Implemented in Uganda. The project aims at contributing to the improvement of farm incomes, rural livelihoods, food security, climate resilience, sustainable … Read more

Data bundle pricing huddles that telecom consumers face

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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

There’s need for regulation of private provision of public social services

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The provision of social services is inherently a government responsibility, critical for ensuring the well-being and quality of life for all citizens. Globally, the provision of public services by private actors has increasingly become popular as an apt response to budget deficits, and debt crises. To its supporters, it presents a viable means to reduce … Read more

Labour day: CSOs insist on demanding minimum wage for Ugandan workers

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Civil Society Organisations (CSOs) have insisted that having a minimum wage will help solve some of the problems faced by the country’s workers. Addressing journalists on Sunday, Peninah Mbabazi, the Program Officer in charge of debt and aid at SEATINI Uganda said the absence of a minimum wage exposes workers to exploitation. “The existing minimum … Read more

Locals raise dust over quarry works

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Residents of Thidwer Village, in Olago Parish, Padwot Sub-county in Nebbi District have raised concern over stone quarrying activities on Thidwer Hill, which they say pose a health risk. The residents say the stone quarrying activities, which are being carried out by Mukoda Engineering Works Limited, a Chinese company, generates a lot of dust in … Read more

Joint Civil Society Statement on the African Business and Human Rights Forum

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We, the African CSOs, commend the African Union and partners for successfully convening   the Inaugural African Business and Human Rights Forum. We appreciate that the Forum brought together various participants from the continent and beyond, who have an interest in the attainment of human rights in the context of business operations, including governments, international and … Read more