Just like a prophet, Museveni is more trusted elsewhere than in his home NRM programme point No.9: Co-operation with other African countries Fred Mukasa Mbidde is a member of the 3rd East African Legislative Assembly representing the republic of Uganda. He sits on three committees, committee of communication; trade and …
Read More »‘Solar energy to stir growth, create jobs’
Dr. David Alobo is the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Xsabo Group and an expert in economics and business. He spoke to The Independent’s Julius Businge about his expertise and the planned US$200million investment in solar energy in Uganda. Who is David Alobo? I am a management consultant …
Read More »Allan Ssewanyana on his love for Lukwago
Kampala, Uganda | AGNES NANTABA | INTERVIEW | Allan Aloysius Ssewanyana is the Member of Parliament representing Makindye West Constituency. He is among the opposition MP’s who made news headlines for brawling in the House during debate of the controversial lifting of the presidential age limit in September 2017. The …
Read More »Buganda wants autonomy and self-determination
The voluminous 520-page book, `Protection, Patronage or Plunder? British Machinations and (B)uganda’s Struggle for Independence’, by Apollo Nelson Makubuya; the 3rd Deputy Prime Minister (Katikkiro) and Minister for Justice and Constitutional Affairs of the kingdom of Buganda, has attracted a lot of attention. He spoke to The Independent’s Agnes E …
Read More »Malawi vice president turns opposition candidate in election race
Lilongwe, Malawi | AFP | Malawi Vice President Saulos Chilima has launched a bitter attack on his own government ahead of elections in May, when he hopes to win power as head of a new opposition party. Chilima told AFP in an interview that he no longer speaks to President …
Read More »The demise of specialist reporters
Why it is a loss for any democracy Kampala, Uganda | GLENDA DANIELS | The newspaper industry in many countries is in the doldrums. Retrenchments have become the norm with experienced journalists who specialise in a particular reporting area – known as “beat reporting” – are among the first to …
Read More »Equity Bank sees 2019 as good year
Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Equity Bank is one of the 25 commercial banks offering financial services in Uganda. The Independent’s Julius Businge spoke to the Bank’s Executive Director, Anthony M. Kituuka on their strategy to deliver good growth in 2019 and beyond. What are your expectations in this New …
Read More »Hajji Hussein Kyanjo on politics of honesty and openness
Kampala, Uganda | AGNES NANTABA | Hajji Hussein Kyanjo is a former MP of Makindye East constituency in Kampala district. He was one of the most candid opposition figures in the eighth and part of the ninth parliament, a position enhanced by his moderate approach to legislative issues generally, yet very …
Read More »Charles Rwomushana was named after guitarist
Kampala, Uganda | AGNES E NANTABA | Charles Rwomushana has often times been named a controversial political analyst for his contentious remarks and analysis of political issues in the country. He is a former Guild President of Makerere University, RDC of Pader district and Head of Economics and Research at Internal …
Read More »NSSF to focus on stalled projects
Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Patrick Byabakama Kaberenge, a seasoned banker and retired auditor has been re-appointed as the 11th Chairman Board of Directors for the National Social Security Fund. His new contract, alongside other nine members runs for the next three years. The Independent’s Julius Businge spoke to him …
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