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 …

By Agather Atuhaire Corruption suspects walk free as government agencies wrangle All is not well among the three agencies charged with fighting crime and corruption in public office in Uganda; the police, the Directorate of Public Prosecution, and the Inspectorate of Government. Following a spate of losses of corruption cases …

By Morris DC Komakech Research shows that Bruce Martin was awarded the entire East Madi Wildlife Reserve in 2010 Many people have identified some distortions by Prof. Morris Ogenga-Latigo on Amuru Game Reserves, which have profound implications on current Apaa debacle, if not corrected. In his article that was published …

By Flavia Nassaka Know what could be lessening the impact of your exercising We all know exercise is good and is recommended for one to stay healthy. As a result some of us end up visiting the gym several times a week.  But in every exercise, there should be something …

By the Independent Team Jamil Mukulu was probably 34-years old when he and others set up the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) in 1995 to fight the Uganda government. Mukulu, who was initially a Catholic and critical of the Islam, became a hardliner when he converted after he was exposed to …

By Joan Akello Elly Karuhanga, Chairman Uganda Chamber of Mines and Petroleum (UCMP) talked to Joan Akello about its activities and the extractives industry. The date for first oil production was pushed from 2016 to 2017 and now 2021 or 2022? What do the delays mean? These delays have been …

By Peter Nyanzi Boney Katatumba (PhD), 69, is the Honorary Consul of the Republic of Pakistan to Uganda. The Katatumba group chairman has been a businessman since his childhood. With the profits from his businesses, he bought a bicycle in primary school, a motorcycle in secondary school, a car at …