ULGWU ELECTS NEW LEADERS, UNVEILS BOLD 2026-2030 PLAN TO BOOST WORKERS’ RIGHTS AND SERVICES

ULGWU Delegates pose for group photo after their 4^th Delegates Conference in Kampala (All photos by UGLWU)

By Onzoma Albert

Arua City

The Uganda Local Government Workers Union (ULGWU) recently held its 4th Quinquennial Delegates Conference in Kampala, during which new leaders were elected to serve from 2026 to 2030.

This conference is a statutory requirement that mandates registered labor unions to renew leadership every five years while reviewing the union’s affairs and performance.

Delegates thoroughly discussed and approved the Annual Reports, Financial Reports, and the budget for the 2026/2027 financial year.

The election was overseen by Mr. Apollo Onzoma, Assistant Commissioner of Labour, Productivity, and Industrial Relations, representing the Registrar of Labour Unions on behalf of the Government.

The new leadership includes Gidudu Emmanuel Amidu from Mbale City as Chairperson, Asaba Gerald from Kyenjojo DLG as Vice Chairperson, Hassan Mudiba Lwabayi, who retained his position as Secretary General, Mukani Miria as Treasurer, and other officeholders committed to working collectively to strengthen the union, safeguard the rights and welfare of local government workers, and engage constructively with the government and other stakeholders.

“We presented a five year strategic plan which was discussed and approved by the members for the period of 2026-2030 which we shall be rolling every other year until 20230, we as well agreed on the increase and growth of membership, education of our members and making sure that their rights are not violated” he said.

ULGWU Delegates during their 4^th Delegates Conference in Kampala.

Lwabayi, further outlined the key priorities and work plan for the next five years, which include salary enhancement, combating corruption, promoting accountability and respect within local government, and improving service delivery to foster social mobility.

“We discussed so many things during the delegate’s conference one of the key one was us committing ourselves in engaging government on the issues of salary enhancement particularly concerning those who have not been enhanced, and also to improve on the general terms and condition of service” he added.

The newly elected ULGWU Executives and delegates pose for a group photo after their delegate’s conference in Kampala.

The conference approved a five-year strategic plan covering programs aimed at membership growth, promotion of decent work, gender equity, and support for informal and platform workers, and risk mitigation.

Key risks identified are political interference, funding shortfalls, leadership disputes, casualization and outsourcing of jobs, digitalization displacing jobs without consultation, and climate shocks disrupting jobs and services.

Through these strategic efforts, ULGWU aims to promote better working conditions, ensure stability and inclusivity in the workforce, and enhance service delivery in local governments over the 2026–2030 period.

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