The member of parliament for Busiro East Merdard Segoona has asked youth and elderly to value their vote in 2016 elections and vote the president who will be accountable and committed to invest in livelihood programmes to boost their earning. Segoona says that youth and elderly have been deceived by politicians through the youth livelihood fund […]
Health advocates in the country are now tasking government to prioritize setting up special center that extend specialized health care to the youth in the country at all times. According to the training and development manager, Straight talk foundation, Walakira Godfrey, lack of a special care center for youth in the country’s health facilities creates more room […]
The youth in Ugandan are challenged to really understand the current issues of the nation before they are swiftly taken up by the promises of the politicians in the current campaigns. Giving her keynote speech at the youth African leadership initiative Uganda forum today, Dr. Sylvia Tamale reminded the youth that the current situation in Uganda […]
Following the conclusion of what they termed as unfair youth elections in the national council youth polls in Fortportal, youth under the Uganda youth network are raising concerns over the continued escalation of firearms by fellow youth whom they now fear are putting lives of the citizens at risk. Ahmed Haji from the youth network who […]
The aspiring member of parliament for Kawempe North Robinnah Nanyunja has called on the presidential candidates for 2016 to focus on income generating projects for the people to sustain other government services in various sectors. Nanyunja said that they should put programmes that will engage youth for labour production and desist from crimes as they […]
The speaker of parliament Rebecca Kadaga has called on the young generation to be involved in the formulation of East African federation. She made the remarks while speaking to the school youth that gathered at parliament for the National schools debate championship 2015. Kadaga says that the youth make 73% of the East African population and […]
The first prime minister and minister of East Affairs Ali Kirunda Kivejinja has warned the young generation against involving themselves in corruption scandals. He made the remarks while officiating at the international Anti-corruption week at the CHOGM grounds in Kampala. He said that the youth can live longer and gain wealth without being corrupt. He also warned the young […]
Youth under the National Youth council have elected the new office bearers. Elected members include Ms. Lillian Aber as the chairperson, Felix Kaihura Safari, Ibrahim Kiatata as the secretary General, Samuel Odong is the publicity secretary, Karungi Caroline now is the secretary for Female Affairs, Olivia Mutesi secretary for students Affairs, among others. Speaking to Journalists […]
A group of youths operating from Kisekka Market is claiming that they have withdrawn their support for the incumbent Lord Mayor Elias Lukwago for alleged disappointment that he has delivered them nothing other than fueling disagreements. The group which gathered at Continental Club in Kawaala claims to have supported Lukwago with expectations unfortunately he has […]
Members of Parliament have unanimously passed a resolution urging government to develop a policy on National Youth Service and an internship programme. Youth unemployment is one of the major challenges in the employment sector and in the country’s development. The Female National youth member of parliament Monicah Amoding says that one of the interventions is to […]