ARTICLES 2008-2015

By Ian Katusiime Presidential candidate Prof Venansius Baryamureeba has challenged fellow candidate President Museveni to a public political debate to ponder on issues that affect Ugandans and not just those related to age. This was in a response to Museveni’s comments about Baryamureeba being a “young boy” who failed to …

President Yoweri Museveni in his capacity as the National Resistance Movement (NRM) presidential flag-bearer, has launched the party manifesto for the period 2016-2021. While launching the manifesto at Imperial Royale Hotel Kampala, Museveni outlined the NRM ideology as one based on Patriotism and Pan-Africanism and encouraged party cadres to work …

Dr. Kizza Besigye will vie for next year’s presidential election alongside seven others following clearance from the Electoral Commission (EC) yesterday. The eight candidates cleared include; Yoweri Museveni, the incumbent, running on the NRM party ticket; Amama Mbabazi, Museveni’s erstwhile ally and former prime minister and NRM Secretary General running …

By Agnes E. Nantaba Chris Nunget is the Managing Director of Sadolin Paints Uganda Ltd. He spoke to Agnes E. Nantaba about the company’s growth prospects and overview of the real estate industry in Uganda. What are the key elements of your management style as a manager? It is very …

By the Indepenent Team When Noah Kyaaka joined Makerere University for his bachelor’s degree in Development Studies in 2005, his only wish was to graduate with a first class honors, which would earn him a juicy job with any of the top NGOs. Though he got his First Class degree, …

By Andrew M. Mwenda Does beating, jailing and killing of opposition supporters improve Museveni’s electoral fortunes? There is one thing on which President Yoweri Museveni and his opponents agree: that employing violence against them gives the president an advantage. Museveni and his handlers use violence perhaps in the sincere belief …

By Peter Nyanzi How Besigye return shows why Museveni will be around for some time What explains President Yoweri Museveni’s 30-year stay in power, and still counting? In order to answer that question, a look at revolutions in world history is inevitable. Also, a look at Dr. Kizza Besigye, Uganda’s …

By Isaac K. Ssemakadde The Law Society can do more for civil society and political activists Uganda Law Society is mandated by an Act of Parliament to protect and assist members of the public in all matters pertaining to the rule of law and administration of justice in Uganda. It …

By Agather Atuhaire Fagil Mandy is a passionate educationist consultant. He spoke to Agnes E. Nantaba about how he crafted his way to the top through tough times. Any three things we don’t know about you? I grew up in the hands of two women; my mother and grandmother who …

By Agather Atuhaire Mbabazi ghost haunts party diehards going into 2016 Blood. Teargas. Supporters beaten, some killed, and candidates in punch-ups. Those were the scenes in the recent Oct.27 election of flag-bearers for the 2016 parliamentary and local government elections. It was a continuation of the violence seen earlier in …