ARTICLES 2008-2015

By Andrew M. Mwenda Why Rwanda should follow the judgment or misjudgment of its citizens rather than the dictates of theory In mid-July, the World Economic Forum (WEF) published its Global Competitiveness Report where it listed Rwanda as having the 7th most efficiently ran government in the world. It was …

By Flavia Nassaka The latest scam Kampala beauty shops areoffering In almost every big shopping centre in Kampala city and along most streets, there is a body detoxification business. Most are run as `body/skin clinics’ although the operators are obviously far from professional medical practitioners. Some are found in massage …

By Isaac Manzi The Minister for Youth and Children Affairs and an MP for youth northern region, Evelyne Anite has not looked back since being the chief proposer of `sole candidate for Museveni’ at the NRM MPs retreat in Kyankwazi. She tells Isaac Manzi about why people should not be …

By Agnes E. Nantaba James Tweheyo is the Secretary General of Uganda National Teachers’ Union (UNATU). He spoke to Agnes E. Nantaba. Any three things we do not know about you? Tweheyo is a family man with a lot of attachment to his children. I cannot miss going to church …

By the Independent Team Solomon Baguma a Computer Science graduate is the brain behind House of Russa; a company that makes juice and liqueur out of a wild-growing plant called mulondo of the Mondia Whitei family. Mulondo is consumed by many Ugandans as an aphrodisiac. It is also used to …

By Agnes E. Nantaba Jeanne Byamugisha is the Executive Director of Uganda Hotel Owners Association (UHOA). She spoke to Agnes E. Nantaba about classification of Ugandan hotels and the prospects of the industry. What are the key trends in Uganda’s hotel industry today? The rate of growth of the industry …

Presidential Spokesperson, John Tamale Mirundi has been relieved of his duties as spokesperson for the President. Mirundi will be replaced by Linda Nabusayi Wamboka. The motor-mouthed politician is hereby appointed as presidential advisor on Media. Many, have considered this as a demotion. His demotion comes days after an audio went …

As of 3rd October 2015, British Airways will halt all flights between London Heathrow and Entebbe. According to Edward Frost, this decision is being taken due to activities to Entebbe not being commercially viable for the flight services provider. Frost further noted that the final service will depart London Heathrow …

With over 30 new constituencies created, the Electoral Commission Chairman, Eng. Badru Kiggundu has categorically confirmed to the Members of Parliament that EC won’t require extra money to manage elections in these constituencies. Eng. Kiggundu noted that the money budgeted for will be enough since there won’t be a change …

By the Independent Team Prudence Ukkonika started making wine on a small scale in 2000 drawing an inspiration from her departed son Godwin Ukkonika who initiated the project. With just Sh100, 000 ($28.5), Ukkonika kicked off the project inspired by the heaps and volumes of leftover fruit dumped along the …