By Agnes E. Nantaba FDC elections boss speaks on the `inconvenience of the democracy’ The opposition Forum for Democratic Change party (FDC) has gained a reputation as the most internally democratic party in Uganda. It holds regular free and fair election for all positions. Dan Mugarula is the chairman of …
Read More »I should have been a Supreme Court judge
By Agnes E. Nantaba Dr. Livingstone Ssewanyana is the Executive Director of Foundation for Human Rights Initiative. He spoke to Agnes E. Nantaba about his similarity with Obama and why he likes barbers Any three things we don’t know about you? I love reading a lot – mainly law books …
Read More »Ten years of selling news
By Agnes E. Nantaba Godfrey Ivudria is the managing director of East African Business Week (EABW) Publications. He spoke to Agnes E. Nantaba about their operations and company’s milestone of marking ten years in existence. What are the key elements in your management style as a manager? My target always …
Read More »Growing up as a poor village boy anchored my life
By Agnes E. Nantaba Dr. Fred Kakongoro Muhumuza is an expert economist on policy on research currently working with Financial Sector Deepening (FSD). He spoke to Agnes E. Nantaba Any three things we don’t know about you? I was born in Hoima during Obote I and take pride in growing …
Read More »Deepening Insurance penetration
By Agnes E. Nantaba John Karionji is the CEO of Insurance Company of East Africa (ICEA)-General. He spoke to Agnes E. Nantaba about the pertinent issues in the insurance industry in the country. What are the key elements in your management philosophy as a manager? Believing in the people and …
Read More »Amuru land grab
By Agnes E. Nantaba If demarcation of Amuru land is good, involve people not army, says Uganda Land Alliance Executive Director, Edmond Malilo Owor. Five people were on Sept.8 seriously injured in clashes with security forces as they protested the opening of boundaries in Apaa parish, Paboo Sub-county, Amuru District. …
Read More »My mouth is the reason I exist
By Agnes E. Nantaba Miria Koburunga Matembe is a former member of the Pan-African Parliament and Ethics minister. She spoke to Agnes E. Nantaba about her advocacy for women’s rights Any three things we don’t know about you? Few people know about my kind heart; many people know me for …
Read More »I am living my dream
By Agnes E. Nantaba Fred Muwema is a partner in Muwema and Company Advocates and Solicitors. He spoke to The Independent’s Agnes E. Nantaba Any three things we don’t know about you? I am an advocate who is highly disciplined; you need discipline to get the highest standard of output. …
Read More »Making hotel booking more convenient
By Agnes E. Nantaba Louis Badea is the country manager for Jovago.com, an online hotel booking platform that opened an office in Uganda recently. He spoke to Agnes E. Nantaba about their operations and other pertinent issues in the online commerce industry. What are the key elements in your management …
Read More »Voice to the wild
By Agnes E. Nantaba Andrew Seguya is the Executive Director of Uganda Wildlife Authority. He spoke to Agnes E. Nantaba Any three things we don’t know about you? Quite few; I am one person who loves social engagement especially sports. I used to play soccer in my better days. I …
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