A new report by Human Rights Watch has shown that government authorities made progress in addressing certain human rights abuses in 2023 but regressed in other areas. This comes after the Constitutional Court nullified repressive provisions of laws previously used by the authorities to restrict freedoms of expression and assembly, […]
The latest Corruption Perception Index has ranked Uganda as the fourth most corrupt country in the East African region. The Transparency International Corruption Perception Index indicates that Uganda has maintained the same score of 26 for the past two years after it dropped from 27 in 2021. The report has […]
The East Africa Community (EAC) Secretary General has revealed that the process to admit Somalia into the region is on course. Dr. Peter Mathuki says a report from the verification team comprising of experts that sought to establish the country’s level of conformity with the criteria for admission was submitted […]
By Mike Sebalu Government through the Ministry of East African Community Affairs has paid a total of 1,308 former employees of the East African Community since the financial year 2016/17 to 2022/23. In the Financial year 2016/17, 93 former employees were paid at USD 2 .57 million, 293 were paid […]
The Budget Committee has rejected a request from the East African Community Affairs (EAC) Committee meant for sensitization and public awareness by the Ministry of East African Community Affairs in the 2023/2024 financial year. East African Community officials have asked for Shs1.4 billion to educate the public about the importance […]
