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ARTICLES 2008-2015

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. …

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Sectarianism ahead of 2016

By Akantorana Nobert Bwana General public, politicians, religious leaders, media should desist from `hate’ in all its forms A popular guest on one the local radio stations identified a trend in those radically opposed to the ruling party. He pointed out that most of them hailed from the western region …

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A fix to youth unemployment

By Ivan Rugambwa Emulate Asian economies that rely on and support market responsive SMEs On August 15, the `Youth Manifesto’; a document highlighting key issues the youth want prioritised by leaders, was launched at Makerere University in Kampala. Not surprisingly, unemployment ranked no.1 on the list. It is easy to …

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UPDF under attack

By Independent Reporter AMISOM responds late to al Shabaab re-organisation and tactics On July 23, Stratfor – the American-based intelligence firm- issued an optimistic analysis of the African Union force in Somalia, AMISOM, effort against the militant group, al Shabaab. The analysis was titled, `In somalia, African forces make gains …

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Divided FDC

By Agather Atuhaire Why Besigye has its vote, Muntu its heart Weeks after Uganda’s main opposition party voted retired Col. Dr. Kizza Besigye to be its flag-bearer in the 2016 presidential elections, members remain divided over the likely implications of the decision. Within the FDC, The Independent has been told, …

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