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By Christina Cacioppo Last November, Rwanda played host to the first annual Legatum Pioneers of Prosperity African Prize (PoP), a celebration of innovation and entrepreneurship. The Independent talked to three entrepreneurs who participated in the competition: one finalist, one winner, and one promising new entrant. Two of the companies were …

By Independent Team Since the scandal over the NSSF purchase of Amama Mbabazi’s land in Temangalo broke almost a month ago, the Security minister has accepted no mistakes on his part. In his defense before the NRM caucus he said the land deal was legal, fair €“ in fact unfair …

By Independent Team Security minister faces censure over NSSF as party opponents wait in the wings for Museveni’s action On July 12, 2008, President Yoweri Museveni attended a wedding at the Serena Hotel. The groom was Mao Mbabazi, son of Security minister and secretary general (SG) of the ruling National …

By Rosebell Kagumire The US government last week put sanctions on the Lords Resistance Army rebel leader Joseph Kony as Uganda sees no end to the two decade conflict. Although there has been no fighting in northern Uganda in the past three years, the population in the north is fearful …