ARTICLES 2008-2015

By Andrew M. Mwenda The argument sounds attractive, but the numbers and the history of nationalisation say different Recently, media reports indicated that government of Uganda would like to buy Bujagali dam from Bujagali Electricity Limited (BEL). This follows recent trends by the state to own and manage the main …

By Haggai Matsiko Warning to leaders seeking to unconstitutionally cling onto power Apart from fears Burundi could return to another civil war similar to the 13-year long one that ended in 2006, many point to the Burundi instability as a reminder of what danger lurks when leaders seek to unconstitutionally …

By Andrew M. Mwenda How the current crisis in Burundi is likely to ignite a regional conflagration Pierre Nkurunziza wants to remain president of Burundi. His opponents don’t want him to. Nkurinziza says the constitution allows him another term in office. His opponents say the Arusha Accords, which formed the …

By Joan Akello Milutin ‘Micho’ Sredojevic, Uganda Cranes head coach talked to Joan Akello about the teams’ preparation for upcoming competitions. As former SC Villa coach and head coach, what is your assessment of Uganda Cranes? The first time I came to Africa was in 2000 when I was given …

By Joan Akello Justice James Munange Ogoola, chairperson Judicial Service Commission, talked to Joan Akello about justice and the beauty of poetry What does Ogoola mean? It’s a Luo name though the carrier is a Musamia because there was a time the Luo and Samia got so close and most …

By Agnes E. Nantaba Dr. Fred Machyo Okuku, a consultant Oncologist at the Uganda Cancer Institute (UCI) talked to Agnes E. Nantaba. Any three things we don’t know about you? Machyo is my real surname while Okuku is my grandfather’s name. Am a born again Christian and listen a lot …

By Agnes E. Nantaba The Uganda National Bureau of Standards (UNBS) is the public body mandated to protect Ugandans from fake, substandard and hazardous products. Dr. Ben Manyindo, the executive director, spoke to Agnes E. Nantaba about the status of standards in the country, the numerous challenges they face, and …

By Joan Akello Dr. Kabule, 33, started Vetline Services Ltd in 2010 with three friends who contributed the initial capital of Shs 1 million.  They used it to procure three male pigs.   This was after a member of his team members conducted a research about artificial insemination for pigs and …

By Joan Akello Mwambutsya Ndebesa, senior lecturer of history and development studies at Makerere University talked to Joan Akello about his ideals. What is your history? I’m an East African living in the province of Uganda. I am Uganda Chapter chairman for Vision East African Forum Think Tank, a Muhororo  …

By Haggai Matsiko Shs90bn spent, more needed Recently, as celebrations to mark 100 years of Christianity in Kinkiizi diocese neared, the main subject of speculation was not whether President Yoweri Museveni would donate but whether his donation would be bigger compared to that of his former prime minister turned-rival, Amama …