By Flavia Nassaka Research done by Uganda National Academy of Sciences (UNAS) and the Global Antibiotic Resistance Partnership (GARP) Uganda has revealed that surveillance of antibiotics is not routinely performed in Uganda as information on antibiotic resistance remains limited. The report says resistance has not been investigated consistently to the …
Read More »Setting a standard in consultancy
By Ian Katusiime Amos Bagumire is the managing director of ABS Consulting Group, which recently won a World Confederation of Business (WOCOB) award in Las Vegas, USA. He spoke to Ian Katusiime about the consultancy industry in Uganda. What is the background of ABS Consulting Group? ABS Consulting Group is …
Read More »Irene Bulyaaba; Florist
By Independent Team With the growing middle class, flowers now serve multiple purposes. They can be decorated at galas or during ceremonies, while other people have gone ahead to use them to beautify homes and offices. In 2007, Irene Bulyaaba saw an opportunity in flowers and started out by starting …
Read More »Pope Francis on abortion
By Justine Toh His edict isn’t new, but it is nice The Pope’s announcement on abortions is not upending centuries of official moral doctrine, it is simply reaffirming an old message of mercy. He is getting across the idea that God is less a legislator than a loving Father, writes …
Read More »Mwenda and corruption debate
By Joseph Were Often, when we talk of corruption, the focus is on different issues from what is at stake Andrew Mwenda appears to have carried angry red ants into his bed with the assertion that extensive research shows that there is no scientific proof that corruption is an impediment …
Read More »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. …
Read More »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 …
Read More »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 …
Read More »Winning without a plan
By Independent Team Besigye’s return could spark the self-destruction of FDC Since Besigye defeated Muntu to win the FDC flag in the 2016 elections, the question has been why he once again was able to emerge victorious in spite of Muntu’s hard work? Part of the explanation could be that …
Read More »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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