Interview

By Joan Akello Pastor Wilson Bugembe talked to Joan Akello about his ministry and dreams. What happened to you getting married as reported? I stopped ringing bells about that; media twisted that I told the Nabagereka and the Katikiro that I’d wed this year and I’d want them to attend. …

By Joan Akello Dr. Margaret (Maggie) Blick Kigozi, 64, a business and sportswoman talked to Joan Akello about her life and family. What two things do we not know about you? I am a staunch Christian and I rest on Sunday which means I don’t go to church on Sunday. What is your …

By Joan Akello What is perfect happiness to you? When you are at peace with yourself and your neighbours; it comes with harmony within and around you. When and where were you happiest? As a child, playing with my friends in muddy water. What about your wedding day? When  I …

By Joan Akello Dr. (Rtd) Col Kizza Besigye Kifefe, 58, talked to The Independent’s Joan Akello about his life after retiring as Forum for Democratic Change and the current political landscape. What have you been doing since your retirement as party president in 2012? It was not a paid job …

By Joan Akello Ssalongo Erias Lukwago, 44, Lord Mayor of Kampala spoke to Joan Akello about being a self-made lawyer and politician. Anything we need to know? In the beginning I didn’t like the title Ssalongo. II was given Social Work and Social Administration (SWASA) but switched to Law at …

By Ronald Musoke Ruth Nankabirwa, the State Minister for Fisheries talked to Ronald Musoke and denied claims that the government is selling L. Victoria to enable investors do cage farming. Why is the government selling Lake Victoria? The Uganda government is not selling Lake Victoria. Lake Victoria belongs to Uganda …

By Joan Akello Mike J. Chibita, the Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP)spoke journalists including The Independent’s Joan Akello in a talk organised by African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME) in Kampala. Below are excerpts. What is DPP’s place in delivering justice? Justice is a very elusive concept; justice and law …

By Joan Akello Evelyn Anite Kajik, the 29 year-old Northern Youth Member of Parliament spoke to Joan Akello about her fear of making enemies Any three things we don’t know about you? I’m loving, assertive and love to be loved. Recently it was my birthday and I had received several gifts …

By Joan Akello Prof. Dr. George Wilson Kanyeihamba, the distinguished former Supreme Court judge spoke to Joan Akello about being oneself. Any three things we don’t know about you? I’m very romantic, humorous and don’t envy or hate anybody even those who hate me. I’ve never found my brother Joel …

By Joan Akello Victoria Balyejusa Sekitoleko, former Director and Representative of the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO), minister, and MP speaks to Joan Akello about her career and retirement. Anything we do not know about you? I’m a republican by birth and faith; I don’t treasure monarchies because I don’t …