Luwero, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Luwero District Council has unanimously condemned the move by the Equal Opportunity Commission to summon and grill head teachers for levying fees in government schools. On 3rd October, the Equal Opportunity Commission summoned headteachers of 50 schools from Luwero government-aided schools together with …
Read More »EOC enganging Govt to address salary discrepancy
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Equal Opportunity Commission (EOC) is currently in discussions with the government to tackle the prevailing salary inequality in the public service sector. This comes in response to the enhanced salaries for scientists, including science teachers, during the 2022/2023 financial year, as the government …
Read More »Small tribes, CSOs want single commission for minorities
Kasese, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Leaders of a tiny ethnic minority and civic society actors in Rwenzori Region are asking government to create an independent commission in charge of the minority tribes to take care of their prevailing challenges. Some suggest to government to consider putting up a complete …
Read More »New Minister challenges Equal Opportunities Commission on access for the vulnerable
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The new Minister of State for Disability and Elderly Affairs Sarah Kanyike has challenged the Equal Opportunities Commission (EOC) to ensure persons with disabilities and older persons vote with ease in the next election. “We going into polls but we should ensure that persons …
Read More »Northern Uganda least beneficiary of gov’t sponsorship programs-EOC
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Northern Uganda is the least beneficiary of different government University sponsorship programs, a report by the Equal Opportunities Commission-EOC has revealed. It came during a meeting between the Speaker Rebecca Kadaga and the EOC led its chairperson, Sylvia Muwebwa Ntambi. In its 2018/2019 financial report, …
Read More »Equal opportunities commission starts Inquiry on disputed Apaa land
Amuru, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Equal Opportunities Commission – EOC has started inquiries into grievances on the contested Apaa land. Dispute over the 827 Square kilometres of Apaa land started in 2012 when Adjumani district council gazetted the area as East Madi Game Reserve. The move was opposed by …
Read More »Jacob Oulanyah roots for equal opportunities
Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Deputy Speaker of Parliament Jacob Oulanyah has appealed to Members of Parliament, Equal Opportunities Commission, and institutions of government and others to champion equal opportunities for all. “The future of our great nation among other things largely depends on the importance we attach on issues …
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