President Museveni wants better jobs with fair pay for workers across Uganda. He spoke at Labour Day in Nakapiripirit about making a minimum wage law, stopping bad job practices, and building smarter roads and rails. He said cheaper transport and power help businesses make money and hire people. The president promised to punish companies that hire foreigners for jobs Ugandans can do.
The country has about 1.4 million factory workers, 3.6 million farmers, five million service workers, and over 500,000 government staff. Most young people under 30 work informal jobs without protections or benefits. Labour Minister Betty Amongi shared plans to help migrant workers in Middle East countries who face abuse. She claims government village money programs cut poor families from 39 percent to 33 percent.
During the event, both main worker groups, COFTU and NOTU, backed Museveni for the 2026 election. The celebration awarded medals to 61 people who served Uganda well. Observer reporter Zurah Nakabugo earned an award for her work as a journalist and women's leader.
The country has about 1.4 million factory workers, 3.6 million farmers, five million service workers, and over 500,000 government staff. Most young people under 30 work informal jobs without protections or benefits. Labour Minister Betty Amongi shared plans to help migrant workers in Middle East countries who face abuse. She claims government village money programs cut poor families from 39 percent to 33 percent.
During the event, both main worker groups, COFTU and NOTU, backed Museveni for the 2026 election. The celebration awarded medals to 61 people who served Uganda well. Observer reporter Zurah Nakabugo earned an award for her work as a journalist and women's leader.
