IN THE INDEPENDENT: Tumukunde sacking and ‘inner circle’ politics

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | The top stories in this week’s The Independent.

COVER STORY
Tumukunde sacking: How Museveni played `inner circle’ politics

THE LAST WORD
Uganda’s myths and realities: Why Besigye can only govern using Museveni’s politics of corruption and patronage.

TELECOMS
MTN Uganda rebounds with Shs 1.68 trillion revenue: Government move to stop telcos from selling SIM cards through agents could hurt the company’s revenue going forward.

SGR
Rwanda goes for electric trains to Dar.

ANALYSIS
Empire of delusion: Today the Commonwealth exists as an organisation in search of a rationale.

TOURISM
Uganda’s tourism revenue figures: Separating fact from fiction.

RELIGION
Pope Paul VI: 1963-1978: Reformist pope Paul VI will soon be a saint.

ANALYSIS
Who wins in the NSSF reforms?: Critics say shelving the proposed liberalization bill exposes the Shs 9 trillion fund to political and corporate governance risks.

FINANCE
‘Investments in distribution will cut electricity tariffs’

HEALTH
Two blood pressure drugs that could kill you: High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a major risk factor for heart disease, a leading cause of death. A new study has found that two classes of medication that are commonly used to lower blood pressure could present a death risk all on their own.

LIFESTYLE
Why is your eyebrow twitching?: Eyebrow twitching can be caused by everyday things that might include caffeine, stress, and eyestrain. It may also be a sign of an underlying disorder, such as Bell’s palsy or Tourette syndrome.

ARTS
Adventures in media, styles: The open expressions of young artists

MOTORING
Driving in the rain: Do you know the best precautions to take and how to practice safe driving in the wet weather? Here are some tips can add on your list.