Human resource managers call for passing of bill to curb corruption and workplace sexual harassment

Caption: Human Resource Management Association of Uganda outgoing president Patrick Ngolobe handing over instruments of power to the incoming president MosesMbubi Witta at Kampala Serena Hotel

By Najib Mulema

Human resource managers have called for the passing of the Human Resource Bill 2016 (HR Bill 2016) to help curb corruption and sexual harassment in institutions.

During the swearing in of the new governing council at Kampala Serena Hotel, the newly elected president Moses Mbubi Witta said they have worked with the Uganda Employers and the Ministry of Gender, Labour and Social Development and practitioners on the draft of the bill.

The HR Bill 2016 will among functions, establish and monitor the standards of professional competence and practice in the profession.

“When passed, we will be able to have certified members of the profession working in the different institutions so competence and professional conduct are regulated and easily monitored. This will reduce on a lot of malpractice that has tainted the profession- from sexual harassment to nepotism and corruption” Mr Mbubi said.

With the human resource law is in place, an institute will be established to ensure proper training and development of all human resource professionals and it will also handle any disciplinary issues that may arise.

The Human Resource Management Association of Uganda (HRMAU) is led by a team of 11 human resource professionals called the governing council. This team has a two year term, and can be re-elected into office but with a maximum leadership tenure of four years (two terms).

The new governing council include

President                                                       Moses Mbubi Witta

Vice President                                               Gloria Tibakunirwa

Secretary General                                         Joseph Ajal

Director Finance                                           Bob Trubish

Director Public Relations                             Juliet Mpiima

Director Professional Development             Mary Lilian Nabunya

Director Programmes                                  Eva Lubowa

Committee Member                                    Dennis Mugisha

Committee Member                                    Luke Kisubi

Committee Member                                   Joyce Uwitonze

Committee Member                                   Walusimbi Shamim

Caption: Human Resource Management Association of Uganda outgoing president Patrick Ngolobe handing over instruments of power to the incoming president MosesMbubi Witta at Kampala Serena Hotel