Tag Archives: The Independent

COVER STORY: Revolt in FDC An in-depth analysis of why the appointment of a Shadow Cabinet by FDC President Mugisha Muntu seems to have put him at odds with some party figures who remain loyal to party strongman Dr. Kizza Besigye. LAST WORD: The tale of roundabouts Andrew Mwenda wonders …

COVER STORY: New crisis over Karuma, Isimba Dams Senior officials at the Ministries of Finance, Energy and UEGLC, the government body in charge of electricity generation are desperate to stem the uncontrollable rise of the cost of Karuma and Isimba dams. Now, the matter might become a legal battle as …

Top stories in this week’s The Independent. GET YOUR COPY FROM THE NEWS STANDS. COVER STORY: Coup threat The last week has seen arrests of two opposition figures, a senior army officer and a brave attack by gunmen on a police station. Should the talk of a coup that is …

A selection of stories in this week’s THE INDEPENDENT. Get your copy at the nearest news stand. COVER STORY: 2016/2017 budget Government officials say the Shs26Trillion budget is aimed at key sectors like infrastructure, social service delivery and agricultural productivity although they say there will be a cut on domestic …

LEAD STORY Cover story:  Why MTN Uganda boss Gouldie is leaving An investigation by The Independent reveals that the contract of MTN Uganda CEO Brian Gouldie is not being renewed due to poor performance, a procurement saga and costly quarrels with UCC, the industry regulator. LAST WORD Shutdown of Entebbe …

The big stories in this week’s The Independent. GET YOUR COPY NOW.   COVER STORY: America versus Museveni US Ambassador to Uganda Deborah Malac has emerged as a sharp critic of President Museveni and his government since she was posted to the country in February. With her bluntness, Malac has …

Cover story: Billions borrowed from PTA Bank cause jitters News Analysis: Where is hope for Burundi?   Feature: Unusual heat waves in Africa will soon be the norm, study says Health: Tackling TB Testing   Business BATU owners to share Shs 20 bn   LAST WEEK IN THE INDEPENDENT ( …

Cover story: Powerful Chinese lobby leaves Museveni helpless on Karuma, Isimba Bickering between officials at the Energy Ministry and Uganda Electricity Generation Company Ltd is frustrating construction work at two of Uganda’s biggest power dams, which means that taxpayers could incur an extra Shs 1.8 trillion in construction cost, enough …

The Independent’s Ronald Musoke wins Exceptional Journalism Award   It was an unforgettable day for The Independent when Ronald Musoke scooped the Nile Breweries Award for Exceptional Journalism at the Uganda National Journalism Awards organised by African Centre for Media Excellence. Musoke had earlier been presented with the award for …

The big stories in this week’s The Independent. GET YOUR COPY NOW. Cover Story Following the re-election of embattled Lord Mayor Erias Lukwago and an Opposition-dominated KCCA Council, the swords have been drawn in for a brutal fight for supremacy in the city management with Executive Director Jennifer Musisi and …