ARTICLES 2008-2015

By Agencies Pregnant women have more car crashes in 2nd trimester: study Pregnant women who drive appear to be at a significantly higher risk of being in a serious car crash during the second trimester of their pregnancies, a new study suggests.  The researchers, who believe fatigue and sleep disruption …

By Patrick Kagenda Lavish offerings for those who can afford them Located in Kololo, the upscale area just off the central business district of the Kampala City, the recently opened Acacia Mall promises to transform the shopping experience of those who can afford it. Judy Rugasira, the Uganda Country Resident …

By Morris DC Komakech Time to increase demand for African knowledge in science and practice in the mainstream research The second international conference for the Advancement of Science in Africa (SASA) ended at Hotel Africana last week on Friday, May 9. This SASA conference started in Polokwane in South Africa …

By Henry Zakumumpa Why increasing tobacco taxes can reduce the increasing cases of cancer and heart disease in Uganda Last year four cabinet ministers were reported in the press to be on treatment for diseases of the heart and blood vessels. Sadly, two of these cabinet ministers eventually died from …

By Patrick Kagenda Fight for May 22 by-election win shows President’s desperation When President Yoweri Museveni and his NRA rebels captured power in 1986, Brenda Nabukenya was a two-year old toddler in Luwero where most of the war of `liberation’ was fought. She turned 18 years-old in 2002 and, therefore, …

By The Independent Team Joel Sebunjo, 30, is a folk East African musician who has been recognized worldwide for his skill in playing the West African instrument, the Kora. What or who is the greatest love of your life? Music and travel. What is your idea of perfect happiness? In …

By The Independent Team Prime Minister Amama Mbabazi was in Boston, USA recently on a private visit and spoke to Ugandan Diaspora News Online Editor, Ronnie Mayanja. Excerpts follow: How would you describe your relationship with the First Family in Uganda in light of the recent allegations and reports that …

By Andrew M. Mwenda How Museveni has centralised and personalised while at the same time decentralised and institutionalised it with the help of his opponents Last week, a very successful Ugandan businessman invited me visit a big project he is doing in collaboration with the government on one of its …

By Joan Akello The activists say criminalisation is counterproductive to HIV prevention strategies as it will serve only to target, persecute and punish people living with HIV.  This is after members of parliament passed the HIV Prevention and Management Bill 2010 on May 13. “Uganda is already facing a serious …

By Patrick Kagenda Uganda`s minister for works and transport Engineer James Byandala has advised Ugandan contractors to emulate the working standards of international companies engaged in the construction of the Ugandan infrastructure. Byandala said this while on his recent visit of the Hoima-Kaiso-Tonya road being constructed by Turkish construction company …