Interview

  Last November, Attilio Pacifici, the head of the EU Delegation in Uganda led seven other ambassadors from France, Belgium, Germany, Italy, Sweden, Denmark and Austria on a mission to western and northern Uganda to have firsthand experience of the level of pressure Uganda’s natural resource assets such as Bugoma …

Dr. Clement Okia, an Associate Professor in the Faculty of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences at Muni University Arua, talked to The Independent’s Ronald Musoke about the ever rising rate of deforestation in Uganda and what the government needs to do to recover the country’s forest cover  Why should Ugandans be …

  Kansai Plascon Uganda Limited has heavily invested in the state of the art paint making plant and waste water management facilities. The Independent’s Julius Businge spoke to the company’s Managing Director, Santosh Gumte about the development in the paint industry. On March 22, 2021 was World Water Day; in …

Uganda’s economy is slowly opening up amidst coronavirus pandemic, rising hope for the banking industry’s quick recovery. The Independent’s Isaac Khisa caught up with the Absa Bank Uganda Managing Director, Mumba Kalifungwa, and shares the industry’s projected performance and the future outlook. What do you make of Uganda’s banking industry …

In response to the economic devastation caused by the coronavirus pandemic, most sub-Saharan governments are developing economic recovery plans. These will require some different thinking, particularly when it comes to agriculture. Wandile Sihlobo, the chief economist of the Agricultural Business Chamber of South Africa, explains to Michael Aliber, a professor …

Presidential candidate Robert Ssentamu Kyagulanyi aka Bobi Wine was recently interviewed by CNN international host Christiane Amanpour. There has widespread interest since the programme aired on Dec.07. We reproduce a transcript of the interview due to public demand. Christiane Amanpour : So, now to another country, another continent where democracy …

What lies behind the success of TECNO’s smartphones in Africa? General manager Stephen Ha shares his insights on what gives the company its leading edge. How do you see the evolution of mobile phones and devices on the continent? Worldwide sales of smartphones to end users are on track to …

A growing demand for carrying out transactions conveniently and the need for 24-7 services means that more customers are now enjoying a greater sense of freedom. David Twinamasiko, Senior Manager Alternate Channels at Housing Finance Bank spoke to The Independent about the bank’s digital agenda. What is your assessment of …

Alemtsehay Meseret has made one and half years as the Ethiopian Ambassador to Uganda. She spoke to The independent’s Isaac Khisa on a wide-range of issues; from trade relations between the two countries to the Renaissance Dam. What is your assessment of trade and investment levels between Ethiopia and Uganda? …

The Federation of Uganda Employers (FUE) is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. The Federation’s Executive Director, Douglas Opio, spoke to The Independent’s Ronald Musoke about the long journey and a wide range of employer-employee issues in the country. The Federation of Uganda Employers (FUE) is celebrating 60 years this …