By Haggai Matsiko Party bosses reveal why youth are going for guns Sam Mugumya, the 35-year old aide to former Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) President Kizza Besigye who is said to be in detention in DR Congo, relishes extreme political activism. He has made his name by mainly risking …

By Agnes E. Nantaba Experts say electricity installations need better maintenance On the night of Oct. 16, fire broke out at an important electricity supply facility in the Mulago neighbourhood of Kampala city’s north-western area. The Kampala North Substation was once again on fire.  The fire started at around 2.30am …

By Freddie B. Kwiringira History will absolve you I salute you for your leadership and sacrifice. We give glory to God for sustaining you. The current struggles, storms in FDC Party are expected in a fragile, inconsistent political system in Uganda and Africa. There are many self seekers, opportunists, selfish, …

By Ebenezer Asante An ICT boom has started in Rwanda but how smart are users in adopting ICTs in everyday life? From October 2 to 3, Rwanda held the Smart Rwanda conference. Held under the auspices of the Ministry of Youth and ICT the conference flowed from the Smart Africa …

By Joan Akello Prof. Dr. George Wilson Kanyeihamba, the distinguished former Supreme Court judge spoke to Joan Akello about being oneself. Any three things we don’t know about you? I’m very romantic, humorous and don’t envy or hate anybody even those who hate me. I’ve never found my brother Joel …

By Morris Komakech. Time to elect leaders who have the vision, tenacity, and capacity to lay the foundation for recovery The elections of 2016 have started attracting attention and this is partly why it is important for Northern Uganda. Many people look to each election time as a window of …

By Ronald Musoke What exactly constitutes nakedness, nudity or pornography has always been quite a controversial topic in many societies around the world. The Independent solicited the expertise of a linguist, catholic clergy, artist, psychologist and law professors to understand the distinction of the three concepts. In one famous case …

By Ronald Musoke Since she hit the Ugandan music scene with her single, `Nakowa emikwano’, in 2006, Desire Luzinda has possibly been the most photographed celebrity. When another renowned musician and celebrity, Isaiah Katumwa, hosted her on his TV show, `Jazz with Isaiah” and told her that it appears people …

By Dave Jenkins Here is why Andrew Mwenda could try being a Christian pastor instead On Sept.15, my good friend, Andrew Mwenda wrote in The Independent “AHA: A reply to “Christian” critics”.  He raises many good points that are both Biblical and represent historic Christian teaching.  Yet, I think a …

By Joan Akello Victoria Balyejusa Sekitoleko, former Director and Representative of the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), minister, and MP speaks to Joan Akello about her career and retirement. Anything we do not know about you? I’m a republican by birth and faith; I don’t treasure monarchies because I don’t …