By Agnes E. Nantaba Leticia Nabirye returned to her family home in Kibuku off Mbale – Tirinyi Road in 2009 after five years of trying in vain to carve a career in banking and finance in Kampala City.  Like many young people, she believed that heading to the capital to …

By Flavia Nassaka Health sector experts say they pose new challenges The new World Health Organisation (WHO) guidelines, including requiring that Antiretroviral (ARV) drugs  are provided immediately a patient is diagnosedto be HIV positive, could be difficult to implement, according to health sector experts. Previous WHO guidelines required doctors to …

By the Indepenent Team The Global Nutrition Report 2015 was launched on Oct. 30 as part of celebrations to mark the Africa Day of Food Nutrition and Security. The Independent’s Flavia Nassaka spoke to Mohamed AgBendech, the senior nutrition officer at the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United …

By Agnes E. Nantaba Rosemary Seninde is the Woman MP for Wakiso District, founder and Committee Chairperson for Parliamentary Forum on Quality Education. She spoke to The Independent’s Agnes E. Nantaba. Any three things we don’t know about you? I am very straight forward and objective. I think that is …

By Agather Atuhaire Supreme Court ruling on rebel MPs removes burden of toeing party line On Oct.30, in a 6:1 majority, the Supreme Court in Kampala ruled that an MP cannot lose their seat in the House upon expulsion from their party.  The ruling overturned an earlier Constitutional Court decision …

By Flavia Nassaka Former presidential candidate recalls 2011 race, says a candidate needs great motivation to overcome challenges Norbert Mao, the 47-year old president general of the opposition Democratic Party (DP) has a natural charisma, eloquent public speaking, and ambition. In 2011, he was DP’s flag bearer in the presidential …

By Haggai Matsiko Leaders speak out on why London talks failed Talks between Amama Mbabazi and Kizza Besigye meant to determine who of the two men to lead with in a united front against President Yoweri Museveni at the 2016 polls failed because of fears, suspicions, and contradictions, insiders have …

By Agnes E. Nantaba Chris Nunget is the Managing Director of Sadolin Paints Uganda Ltd. He spoke to Agnes E. Nantaba about the company’s growth prospects and overview of the real estate industry in Uganda. What are the key elements of your management style as a manager? It is very …

By the Indepenent Team When Noah Kyaaka joined Makerere University for his bachelor’s degree in Development Studies in 2005, his only wish was to graduate with a first class honors, which would earn him a juicy job with any of the top NGOs. Though he got his First Class degree, …

By Peter Nyanzi How Besigye return shows why Museveni will be around for some time What explains President Yoweri Museveni’s 30-year stay in power, and still counting? In order to answer that question, a look at revolutions in world history is inevitable. Also, a look at Dr. Kizza Besigye, Uganda’s …