Interview

By Agnes E. Nantaba Crispy Kaheru is a Human rights defender and Coordinator of Citizen’s Coalition for Electoral Democracy in Uganda (CCEDU). He spoke to Agnes E Nantaba about resurrected born-again living and working for a calling. Any three things we don’t know about you? I am born and bred …

By Agnes E. Nantaba Brenda Nanyonjo is the CEO and organiser of Miss Uganda beauty pageant. She spoke to Agnes E Nantaba about breaking a record by holding the beauty pageant for five consecutive years. Any three things we don’t know about you? I am a hardworking and focused person …

By Agnes E. Nantaba Elton Joseph Mabirizi is an Independent presidential candidate and gospel evangelist. He spoke to Agnes E Nantaba about pioneering politics in his family lineage. Any three things we don’t know about you? I am a Ugandan patriot who has been struggling to see that there is …

By Ronald Musoke The UN’s World Food Programme recently launched its five year country programme for Uganda focusing on disaster relief and improving the lives of smallholder farmers. Michael Dunford, the WFP country director for Uganda explained it to The Independent’s Ronald Musoke What is the main focus of WFP’s …

By Agnes E. Nantaba Kizza Derrick Mbuga is the Executive Director of Mental Health Uganda. He spoke to Agnes E Nantaba about working for positive change amongst people with the most complicated illnesses. Any three things we don’t know about you? I come from a pure African family of nine …

By Agnes E. Nantaba Dr Saamanya Pat Jimmy is 9-year serving Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of ICT. He spoke to Agnes E Nantaba about rising from a remote rural background to one of the highest positions in Civil Service. Any three things we don’t know about you? I come …

By Agnes E. Nantaba Ivan Byekwaso is the International Natural Bodybuilding Association (INBA) Natural Universe Bodybuilding Champion  aka `Mr Universe’. He spoke to Agnes E Nantaba about how he ignored cynicism and worked his way to the top Any three things we don’t know about you? Aside from being a …

By Agnes E. Nantaba Jean Byamugisha is the Executive Director of Uganda Hotel Owners’ Association. She spoke to Agnes E. Nantaba about living a content life Any three things we don’t know about you? I am a very complicated person; I always take a different route that people question. I …

By the Indepenent Team The MasterCard Foundation has set aside $500 million for education initiative and financial inclusion programs for Sub-Saharan Africa. How much of this money is earmarked for Uganda and how much of it has been utilized? The MasterCard Foundation has exceeded its original commitment of $500 million …

By Agnes E. Nantaba Michael Niyitegeka is an expert in IT Strategy, Management and Communication. He spoke to Agnes E Nantaba about passion rather than qualifications defining work Any three things we don’t know about you? I have never studied IT but got there out of passion and interest. I …