COMMENT | MARTIN A NSUBUGA | The International Women’s Day, March 8th, can be traced back to the early 1900s, with women’s movements in different countries leading protests against a wide array of “injustices”. Key among the issues raised back then, were deplorable working conditions for women. Over the years, International …
Read More »Inspectorate of Government moots for retirement scheme
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Inspectorate of Government is mooting a plan to amend the law in a bid to put in place a retirement scheme for its officials. George Bamugemereire, the Deputy Inspector General of Government-IGG made the revelation during a meeting with Speaker of Parliament Rebecca Kadaga …
Read More »114 soldiers documented for retirement from UPDF 3rd division
Wakiso, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The 3rd Division of the Uganda People’s Defense Forces-UPDF has documented 114 officers for retirement late this month. They were documented during the ongoing retirement documentation exercise held at Bumageni Army Primary school in Bugema Mbale district on Sunday. The 20-day exercise undertaken by …
Read More »Retired Chief Justices, deputies to earn monthly salary for life
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Parliament has approved a special package which allows Chief Justices and Deputy Chief Justices to continue earning a monthly salary even in retirement. This is one of the provisions of the Administration of Judiciary Bill which was approved this afternoon. The monthly salary payment …
Read More »Why partial access to retirement benefits due to Covid-19 is a no-go area
COMMENT | Martin A. Nsubuga | During this lockdown period, my colleagues sent me this interesting message: “the current lockdown might be what retirement will be – no cash, no friends, lots of free time, anxiety and the villagers treating you like a suspect.” While this situation may be unlikely …
Read More »A teacher’s experience teaching children from the First family
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Seated in a swinging chair holding a newspaper as he sips a hot cup of tea, Edward Lwanga Kasole Bwere, enjoys his retirement at his residence in Wakiso district. Born 85-years ago, Kasole is a renowned and accomplished teacher whose love for education gave …
Read More »Uganda Cranes veteran defender Godfrey Walusimbi retires from National duty
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Uganda’s Albanian based defender Godfrey Walusimbi has announced his retirement from the Uganda Cranes. The left sided defender who was part of the Cranes team at the 2017 and 2019 Africa Cup of Nations in Gabon and Egypt respectively communicated his retirement to FUFA today. …
Read More »Bishop Ntagali asks clergy to plan for retirement
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The Archbishop of the Church of Uganda, Right Rev. Stanley Ntagali, has challenged the clergy to work hard for their retirement. Ntagali was speaking at the requiem service for the former Bishop of Busoga Diocese, the late Rt. Rev. Cyprian Bamwoze at St. Paul’s Cathedral, …
Read More »Zimbabwe unveils generous Mugabe retirement package
Harare, Zimbabwe | AFP | Zimbabwe’s ousted president Robert Mugabe will get a residence, a car fleet and private air travel as part of a new government-funded retirement package for former leaders, state media reported Thursday. Mugabe will also be entitled to at least 20 staffers including six personal security …
Read More »Ministry of gender retires eight officers
Kampala, Uganda | FRANK MUGABI | The Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development took advantage of its end of year party to also accord its retiring officers a warm and affectionate send off. The event was held on Tuesday December 5, 2017 at the Nomo gallery in Kampala. A total …
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