Museveni Signals Labour Reforms in Uganda: A Call for Job Creation Through Wealth Generation

Museveni Signals Labour Reforms, Urges Job Creation Through Wealth Generation

President hints at minimum wage, curbing casual labour, and tighter agency regulations

President Yoweri Kaguta Museveni has hinted at possible significant reforms in Uganda’s labour sector.

He said the government is preparing to engage more deeply on key issues, including the establishment of a minimum wage, the phasing out of casual labour, and stricter regulation of employment agencies.

The President made the remarks today during this year’s International Labour Day (ILD) celebrations at Nakaale Grounds, Nakapiripirit District.

The event ran under the theme: “Consolidating on the Gains of the Parish Development Model (PDM) for Increased Productivity and Inclusive Job Creation.”

President Museveni informed workers that the Cabinet would revisit these matters in June this year to explore realistic and sector-based solutions.

“I had a discussion with workers yesterday at State House, Entebbe. We talked about the minimum wage, the tripartite arrangement, and the issue of casual labour,” he said.

“We shall discuss more in June in the Cabinet. We are also going to look into employment agencies that exploit workers by standing between them and employers.”

The President highlighted that the process would be consultative and rational.