Barbara Kemigisa uses he own story to get youth to test and treat Kampala, Uganda | FLAVIA NASSAKA | Barbara Kemigisa was sexually molested when she was just six years old. At 17 years, she discovered she was HIV positive. She is now 31 years old and has two children; …
Read More »World Bank upbeat about economy
World Bank upbeat about economy | Says Public Private Partnerships on large projects could spur economy Kampala, Uganda | IAN KATUSIIME | The Uganda economy could grow at a rate of 5.2% during the current Financial Year 2017/18, according to the latest World Bank update released on July 25. That …
Read More »URA’s missed collection targets
Tax experts say government needs to refocus its priorities Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Uganda Revenue Authority has good and bad news these days. The tax body is collecting more and more money but, at the same time, is failing to meet ever rising annual targets. The pattern of missed …
Read More »ARTS: Comic cases of identity
How to know an artist from their art Kampala, Uganda | DOMINIC MUWANGUZI | Want to know an artist – personality,character, and identity? Do not very far from their art. Take Roshani Madina Silibani. Her paintings reflect her double ancestry. The artist was born and raised in Uganda, but is of Indian …
Read More »ABILA: The future of legal profession is in technology
Gerald Abila is the executive director of Barefoot Law. He spoke to the Independent’s Agnes E Nantaba about improving access to justice, law and order in Uganda using technology e-platforms. What are the key elements in your management style as a manager? Management is like raising a child because …
Read More »Inside Museveni’s life presidency project
Inside Museveni’s life presidency project | Exposing faces behind campaign to lift age-limit Kampala, Uganda | HAGGAI MATSIKO | Members of President Yoweri Museveni’s inner circle know something is serious if Lt. Col Michael Katungi is involved. He is a very quiet officer who likes to keep a low profile but …
Read More »LAND PROBE: How govt land is stolen
LAND PROBE: How govt land is stolen | After a technical break, the seven-member Land Inquiry 2017 Commission headed by Lady Justice Catherine Bamugemereire handled two big cases from July 24 –28. Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | In the two cases, one main issue emerged: forceful evictions of the …
Read More »THIS WEEK: Fresh amendments made in KCCA bill
THIS WEEK: Fresh amendments made in KCCA bill On July 27, the process of scrutinizing the Kampala City Council Authority (KCCA) amendment bill 2015 started and fresh amendments introduced. Defending the bill, the state Minister for Kampala Benny Namugwanya said while some of the earlier proposed controversial clauses had been …
Read More »THIS WEEK: Coach Micho quits, interim coaches named
THIS WEEK: Coach Micho quits, interim coaches named During a press conference held on July29, Uganda Cranes coach Mutin Sredojevic ‘Micho’ announced he is leaving ending weeks of speculation about his resignation. Micho who left over unpaid salary arrears will soon announce his next destination. “It is not easy to …
Read More »THIS WEEK: Ruhinda residents camp at court as Kahonda appears
THIS WEEK: Ruhinda residents camp at court as Kahonda appears Ruhinda county Member of Parliament Rtd Captian Donozio Kahonda has for almost a year been in and out of court on charges ranging from impersonation, uttering forged documents to fraudulently obtaining recruitment at the Military Academy. On July 27 his …
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