Interview

By Joan Akello The gospel musician speaks to The Independent’s Joan Akello about not listening to God, love for high heels. What is it we do not know about you? I am cheeky, laugh a lot, and shy. Why are you in music, not tourism? Shortly after graduating with bachelors …

By Joan Akello 36 year-old Nigerian actor, famously called Aki, on why he has never seen himself as a small person. He spoke to Joan Akello Who is Chinedu? He is a simple, easy going, funny worker. I am not a small boy as people call me. I was born …

By The Independent Team One of Uganda’s leading comedians of Pablo Live says some people find him extremely hilarious, and others dead boring and annoying. Pablo reveals why he lives each day like it is his last How different is Kenneth Kimuli from Pablo? There is a thin line between …

By Haggai Matsiko Loic Laurandel served as Total Exploration & Production General Manager for four years. The Independent’s Haggai Matsiko spoke to him about his tenure before he left for Bolivia. As you depart, if someone asked you, `how is the oil sector in Uganda?’ what would be your summary? …

By Joan Akello What don’t people know about you? I am very reserved and shy. I would hide in a corner and you won’t think I am around. What is your idea of perfect happiness? Being one self, if you try to be someone else, you are forcing it and …

By Andrew M. Mwenda Dr Duncan Clarke, author of the `Crude continent: The struggle for Africa’s Oil Prize’ and CEO of Global Pacific & Partners spoke to The Independent’s Andrew Mwenda. Assuming president Museveni called you and said look, Duncan I want you to be my advisor, how do I …

By Patrick Kagenda Frank Kagyigyi Tumwebaze, the Minister for the Presidency spoke to The Independent’s Patrick Kagenda about the youth and other wrangles in NRM. The NRM youth are fighting each other. What is happening? We should not look at the youth issue from a general angle but look at …

By Julius Businge Fred Kakongoro Muhumuza, (PhD), recently quit his position as Senior Advisor to the Minister of Finance. He is currently Senior Manager for Financial Services Inclusion Programme at KPMG Uganda. He spoke to The Independent’s Julius Businge about the budget. What is your general assessment of Uganda’s economy …

By Joan Akello A renowned human rights defender is the Executive Director of Foundation for Human Rights Initiative. What is your idea of perfect happiness? Perfect happiness is a state of individual wellbeing where one feels satisfied with his or her achievements. That person lives in an environment that appreciates …

By Patrick Kagenda The Uganda Police Force a few years ago celebrated 100 years of service. Fred Enanga, the spokesperson, spoke to Patrick Kagenda about their key milestones and future plans. Excerpts What is the historical background of the Uganda Police? The Police came into existence on May 25, 1906 …