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By Ian Katusiime Most turning points historically occurred at election time Among the five East African nations of Uganda, has arguably had the most turbulent political history since it attained independence in 1962. As it celebrates its 53rd independence anniversary – with the 2016 general elections three months away, political …

By Ian Katusiime On Sept 11, an Emirates flight EK323 on which Gen. Aronda Nyakairima was a passenger departed Incheon International Airport at 11: 55 pm (5.30am Ugandan time) in Seoul, South Korea, headed to Dubai International Airport. This nine and a half hour flight was to be the last …

By Ian Katusiime Local contractors say they are tired of `eating’ crumbs Uganda is on a road construction binge. The first priority on the National Development Plan is to improve the condition of roads through tarmacking and maintenance. In the 2015/16 Financial Year, up to 400kms of roads are to …

By Ian Katusiime Amos Bagumire is the managing director of ABS Consulting Group, which recently won a World Confederation of Business (WOCOB) award in Las Vegas, USA. He spoke to Ian Katusiime about the consultancy industry in Uganda. What is the background of ABS Consulting Group? ABS Consulting Group is …

By Ian Katusiime The Democratic Alliance (TDA), a coalition of opposition parties in Uganda is facing divisions among its members due to a sharp disagreement that has emerged over who should be its presidential candidate between Kizza Besigye and Amama Mbabazi, two of its leading contenders in the presidential race. …

By Ian Katusiime Judy Rugasira Kyanda is the Managing Director of Knight Frank Uganda. She spoke to Ian Katusiime about the company’s progress and other issues pertinent to the real estate market. Having been at Knight Frank for nearly two decades, what would you say has been the key to your …

By Ian Katusiime Nishat Candour is the CEO of Candour Property, a Dubai-based real estate firm which recently had a Strategic Alliance with Knight Frank Uganda. He spoke to Ian Katusiime. Tell us about your management philosophy Three things; we believe in being fun, to create a fun environment around …

By Ian Katusiime In a new report to Parliament covering the period of July to December 2014, the Inspector General of Government (IGG) has revealed that the Ombudsman’s office received a total of 908 corruption complaints, most of which were against District Administrators. During the period under review, the Inspectorate …

By Ian Katusiime Elly Twineyo was recently appointed Executive Director of Uganda Export Promotions Board (UEPB). He spoke to Ian Katusiime about the issues affecting the export sector and his vision for the institution. What is your overall management strategy? I believe in team leadership; I see myself as a …

By Ian Katusiime An army of apron-wearing girls continues delivering lunches to loyal customers even as 3000 cases are confirmed Nasser Road in Kampala city; the hub of Uganda’s printing business is a thriving hive of activity. Inside crowded new buildings that spring up almost every other month along this …