The ministry stressed that withdrawing children from hazardous work must be accompanied by appropriate care, including assessment, referral services, psychosocial support where necessary, and assistance to return to school or access suitable learning opportunities. Uganda Health Service Commission Advertises More Than 2,000 Jobs Children in Eastern Uganda remain vulnerable to exploitation that robs them of […]
The Government, through the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development, is implementing the GROW Project with support from the World Bank to help women-owned businesses transition from small-scale survival operations into competitive and sustainable enterprises. Women entrepreneurs who failed to secure loans under the Government’s Generating Growth Opportunities and Productivity for Women Enterprises (GROW) […]
He also called for stronger links between national policies and action at district, community and workplace levels, saying efforts to eliminate child labour must translate into tangible protection for vulnerable children. The Government has called for renewed urgency, stronger coordination and practical action to accelerate the elimination of child labour, slavery and trafficking in Uganda. […]
He said the system would make labour information more timely, accurate and useful for decision-making, while also improving employer reporting and the flow of labour inspection information from local governments to the Ministry. Makerere Breaks Silence on Acid Attack Allegations Against Senior Lecturer The Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development (MGLSD) is finalising the […]
“Through this programme, young people acquire practical workplace experience while employers benefit from a workforce equipped with relevant, industry-driven competencies,” Kibenge said. A total of 472 apprentices have graduated under the National Apprenticeship Programme, completing six months of workplace-based training aimed at equipping young Ugandans with practical skills for employment in the hospitality sector. The […]
“The Government of Uganda recognizes that one of the major challenges facing the labour market is the mismatch between skills acquired through training and those demanded by employers,” Kibenge said. Muhoozi Claims Kyagulanyi Has Been Pleading With Museveni to Avoid Arrest Upon Return From US In a move aimed at strengthening skills development, enhancing youth […]
Kibenge added that despite legal requirements under the Employment Act for employers to maintain registers, submit employment returns, and provide information to labour officers, weak reporting systems, limited digital infrastructure, and low compliance levels continue to undermine the availability of real-time, enterprise-level data. The Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development has unveiled a new […]
Apprenticeships in the agriculture sector combine on-the-job training at farms and agribusiness enterprises with off-the-job training at specialized skills training and TVET centres, culminating in formal assessment and certification. Cerebral Palsy Is Not Witchcraft: Christine Kirungi Leads the Fight for Awareness and Care The Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development (MGLSD) has called on […]
Officials say the Labour Day event will not only celebrate the contribution of workers to national development but also showcase homegrown innovations that are transforming workplaces and industries. When Survival Fuels Corruption: Can Uganda Break the Cycle? Uganda will mark the 2026 International Labour Day celebrations in Buikwe District, with a strong focus on innovation, […]
For two days, Wednesday 15th to Thursday 16th April—leaders will engage in evidence-based dialogue. They will confront structural barriers limiting youth employment. They will debate how to align skills development with labour-market demand. In April 2026, the golden light of Kampala’s morning sun will stretch across the grand entrance of the Kampala Serena Hotel. Delegates […]