By Ronald Musoke On April 15 the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) started to enforce the ban on lightweight carrier bags usually given to customers in shops. It was an act of unprecedented defiance as the day before, on April 14, none other than the Prime Minister, Ruhakana Rugunda, had …
Read More »Kagame on Karake
By Paul Kagame We have the power of resilience As we speak, we are in a struggle where we want to determine for ourselves what we want to be, and not allowing someone else to decide for us. It is not an isolated case, it is one of many cases …
Read More »The effects of Mbabazi’s candidacy
By Morris DC Komakech JPAM’s candidacy is a personal affront to Museveni and threatens the power of many The headline section in every Daily in Uganda has for some time been dedicated to the ongoing contest between President Yoweri Museveni and his long-time confidant, and former Prime Minister, Amama Mbabazi …
Read More »Mbabazi’s false promise
By Akantorana Nobert Bwana The pillars of government policy are strangely similar to Mbabazi’s eight points manifesto On the June 15, Amama Mbabazi announced his presidential bid promising change through his eight point manifesto. This excited the nation, especially the social media users. However, after weighing his manifesto and letter …
Read More »Making the electricity sector viable
By Nicole Namubiru Benon Mutambi (PhD) is the executive director of the Electricity Regulatory Authority. He spoke to Nicole Namubiru about their mandate and other pertinent issues in the electricity sector. What are the key elements of your management philosophy as a CEO? Effective leadership is at the core of …
Read More »Mayanja Richard Weazher; Fine artist, instrumentalist
By Joan Akello Mayanja Richard Weazher is a contemporary fine artist with a specialty in painting, sculpture, drawing, novel writing and playing musical instruments. His works focus on beautifying and preserving the environment, creating solutions to the community’s basic needs, and communicating to the community through cultural themes. “For instance, …
Read More »Confusion over kaveera ban
By Ronald Musoke How government got stuck between environmentalists and manufacturers On April 15 the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA) started to enforce the ban on light weight carrier bags usually given to customers in shops. It was an act of unprecedented defiance as the day before, on April 14, …
Read More »Uganda receives Global Fund grants again
By Flavia Nassaka Will the new non-cash approach help ensure Shs1.3 trillion is not swindled? Uganda has set a goal to completely eradicate malaria by 2020 which is a steep target as the disease still kills over 100,000 people per year, mainly children. Although WHO has identified sleeping under an …
Read More »I spend 95% of my time smiling
By Agnes E. Nantaba Renowned Uganda comedian Patrick Idringi ‘Salvador’ talked to Agnes E. Nantaba. Any three things we don’t know about you? I bite my nails and am addicted to it because I think a lot and when am very nervous, it helps me. I am also very emotional …
Read More »I am ready to win in 2016
By Isaac Manzi Since he announced his presidential ambitions, former Makerere Vice Chancellor Prof. Venacious Baryamureba, has attracted only light-hearted attention. He spoke to Isaac Manzi about why he should be taken seriously. Briefly, would you tell us about your current profile? I am a Ugandan mathematician, computer scientist, and …
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