By Françoise Barré-Sinoussi and Margie McGlynn Researchers are learning a great deal from the responses of three groups of patients An ounce of prevention, Benjamin Franklin famously said, is worth a pound of cure. But that is not always true when it comes to research into infectious diseases. Though scientists …

By Flavia Nassaka Contact lens wearers suffer more discomfort using computers A phone, a television set, or a computer are a must have in today’s modern society. Due to their multi- functional features, especially at the work place staring at a computer monitor for long hours has become part of …

By Joan Akello Dorothy Tukamushaba Okoboi, Managing Director Kibira Safaris and Travel speaks to Joan Akello on cutting wedding costs What is your idea of perfect happiness? Is when your family is healthy, have enough food, you’re productive at work and have a bit of savings in the bank. When …

By Dani Rodrik How do politicians who are unresponsive to the interests of the vast majority of their constituents get elected? It is hardly news that the rich have more political power than the poor, even in democratic countries where everyone gets a single vote in elections. But two political …

By Joan Akello Dr. Ian Clarke, the chairman and chief executive officer of International Medical Group (IMG) and Makindye Mayor speaks to Joan Akello about surviving cancer and his life Any three things we don’t know about you? I do not like jogging but do it for my health. I …

By Magelah Peter Gwayaka Legal framework should provide for proper funding and accountability mechanisms for all oil revenues Since the confirmation of commercially viable quantities of oil in Uganda in 2006, a lot of debate has gone into answering two important questions: What will be the role of the State …

By Geraldine Ssali Busulwa Contrary to some sentiments, NSSF investments in Umeme were made in good faith and did not break any laws I feel obliged to reassure our members by clarifying on the numerous misrepresentations being attributed to various witnesses called to the ongoing Parliamentary probe particularly in regard …

By Nicole Namubiru Ugandan ‘rebel lawyer’ wins global accolade for putting community service ahead of money At the Barefoot Law offices in Kampala, the phones – both landline and mobile almost never stop ringing. As I waited to speak to Gerald Abila about the award he recently won from the …

By Patrick Kagenda Politics, greed, corruption, contempt of court take centre stage as Kyabazinga squabbles continue On August 23, 2014, Prince William Wilberforce Kadumbula Gabula IV was purportedly elected as the new Kyabazinga of Busoga having been chosen by eight out of the 11 royals. With that development, Ugandans thought …

By Flavia Nassaka US research shows brain can be trained to crave for healthy foods instead of dangerous junk foodstuffs Barbecue or mchomo, chips and chicken are some of the junk foods craved by many people from all walks of life ranging from the corporate high end class to the …