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Mpaka Records boss and singer Ykee Benda has warned Ugandan musicians against performing in Saudi Arabia. He said they should learn that the promoters in those areas are so jealous of each other and they are always leading artistes into problems. He made this statement following the arrest of upcoming artist Fik Gaza who went to perform there for the ...

The Ugandan government has today signed a bilateral agreement with the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia which is aimed at resuming labour exportation. This agreement was signed by the Minister of Gender, Labour and Social Development, Hon Betty Amongi. The development came after both countries reached an agreement on a number of issues. “The Minister @Mglsd_UG @BettyAmongi has this evening signed ...

An NGO, Migrant Workers Voice that assists migrant workers including whose rights have been violated at work sent a petition to the government of Uganda. The petition intends to put pressure on the Ugandan government to have them exhume the remains of a migrant worker who died and was buried illegally in Saudi Arabia. Shadia Najjuko, 31, died in June ...

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Kenya has recommended a temporary ban on recruitment and export of domestic workers to Saudi Arabia. The ministry said the ban will be effective until adequate protection measures for these workers are put in place. Foreign Affairs Principal Secretary, Macharia Kamau told MPs that the ministry had already sent a letter to the labour ...

The welcome got from Saudi Arabia by Uganda’s U-23 players became a rude one due to the high temperatures. The country experiences temperatures as high as 50 degrees as compared to Uganda’s 20-27 degrees range Ugandans are used to. The team is in Saudi Arabia for the training camp as they prepare for the 2021 CECAFA senior challenge cup in ...