“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 […]
Kibenge urged leaders to champion the initiative, saying it reinforces corporate social responsibility and demonstrates leadership in national skills development. Maid’s Narrow Escape: How She Survived UCU Dean of Students’ Killer The Ministry of Gender, Labour & Social Development (MGLSD) is calling on the banking and insurance industry to increase participation in the National Apprenticeship […]
During the graduation ceremony held at Orungo sub-county in Amuria district on September 5, 2025, Aggrey Kibenge, the MGLSD Permanent Secretary, urged the graduands to continue on the path of learning and become ambassadors of digital transformation. By Our Reporter In a move to promote digital literacy in the informal sector, the government of Uganda […]
The Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development must urgently expedite the process of formally recognizing Ugandan migrant workers’ leadership structures, such as the Federation of Ugandan Migrant Workers Associations (FUMWA). By Kayonde Abdallah, President, Migrant Workers’ Voice Uganda is witnessing a troubling trend: many senior returnee migrant workers, instead of reintegrating positively into society, […]
A team of Namutumba district executives on a monitoring round of government supported projects led by the Resident District Commissioner (RDC) John Bosco Mubiito were dismayed to find equipment donated by the government to boost income generating activities five years ago, rotting in the gardens. The RDC’s team which also included Betty Nakaggwa, a Labour […]
Uganda government has signed a bilateral agreement with the State of Qatar to facilitate safe and formal labour externalization to Qatar. The bilateral pact was signed by the Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development, Betty Amongi Akena on behalf of the Uganda government. In her speech, Amongi noted that over 30,000 Ugandans are working […]