By Joan Akello Robert Ssentamu Kyagulanyi,33, aka  H.E Bobie Wine talked to Joan Akello about music and ghetto life What do we not know about you? I don’t know what you don’t know because I also don’t know myself; I keep discovering myself. Most people especially journalists tend to misrepresent, …

By Ian Katusiime Elly Twineyo was recently appointed Executive Director of Uganda Export Promotions Board (UEPB). He spoke to Ian Katusiime about the issues affecting the export sector and his vision for the institution. What is your overall management strategy? I believe in team leadership; I see myself as a …

By Joan Akello Kawagga, 35, ventured into poultry farming in 2012. His start up capital was Shs 1 million with which he bought 100 layers. When this first batch started laying,  he  opened a  wholesale shop  to sell directly to clients to avoid dealing with middle men  who make a …

By Flavia Nassaka Shs300bn feared lost annually The Ministry of Health has launched a new electronic tool to be used by government to track all resources allocated to maternal, newborn and child health (RMNCH). The tool which will be used to track all funds inform of foreign aid and budgetary …

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 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 Patrick Kagenda That outgoing UPC party president Olara Otunnu has an unusual approach to Ugandan politics is an open secret. Still, observers have said, his announcement on May 18 that the party was extending an olive branch to party stalwart Jimmy Akena and other contenders who had missed the …

By Agather Atuhaire FDC’s Muntu responds to calls from DP, UPC for him to quit if he cannot offer direction Barely eight months to the next general elections, President Yoweri Museveni opponents should be counting on the leader of the biggest opposition party, retired Maj. Gen. Mugisha Muntu, to provide …

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 …