Interview

Kampala, Uganda | AGNES E NANTABA | Karitas Karisimbi insists on being referred to as `Nalongo’ – for having had twins eight years ago. Three months ago, Karitas returned to TV screens; specifically NBS TV, after a break. She says it’s partly because her twins are now grown and also because …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | John Peter Mujuni is the Executive Director of Micro finance Support Centre, a government institution charged with providing affordable financing to SMEs. He spoke to Joseph Bahingwire about their new financial services linked to Shariah law. How has been the uptake of Islamic Micro Financing …

Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Bina Babie real names Robina Mbabazi Mulera is a radio presenter on Dembe FM. She has presented the mid-morning show, `Mubeezi’ for the last 16 years and she says looks forward to continue doing it. She says it all about her attachment to her fans …

Kampala, Uganda | AGNES E. NANTABA | The Igara West Member of Parliament, Raphael Magyezi is the brain behind the controversial constitutional Amendment Bill No. 2 that was largely known as the Age Limit Bill. The bill was passed on December 20, and had the president assent to it on January …

Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Mr. Martin A. Nsubuga is the Acting Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at the Uganda Retirement Benefits Regulatory Authority (URBRA). He takes up the position with a wealth of experience to ensure that the gains of the past five years are sustained. He is concurrently serving …

Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Ziria Tibalwa Waako is the Chief Executive Officer of the Electricity Regulatory Authority (ERA). The Independent’s Julius Businge attended a media training workshop on March 6 where she responded to a number of questions. How would you describe Uganda’s electricity sector at the moment? Uganda’s …

Kampala, Uganda | AGNES NANTABA | In 2017, Agnes Atim Apea (PhD) popularly known as ‘Mama Rice’; especially in northern Uganda, was named among most innovative women in the world by British Broadcasting Corporation (BBC). She joined the list of inspirational and influential women around the world for her role in …

Kampala, Uganda | FLAVIA NASSAKA | Herbert Asiimwe Mutamba is the CEO of Reviser Uganda Limited. He spoke to Flavia Nassaka about their entry into the book publishing. What exactly does Reviser Uganda offer in the publishing industry? Our main business is to help children and young people develop a reading …

Kampala, Uganda | AGNES NANTABA | Daniel Omara, is an actor, Television and Radio host but he is best known as a stand-up comedian, a job he started nine years ago. When he started, he was still a student at Uganda Christian University Mukono pursuing a Bachelor’s of Arts with Education …

Kampala, Uganda | ISAAC KHISA | Joram Nyanzi is the managing director of Kenlloyd Logistics Uganda Ltd. He spoke to Isaac Khisa about the performance and prospects of the region’s logistics industry. What is your management style as the managing director? I am a strong believer in human resource in an …