By Chidi Anselm Odinkalu Systems must be put in place to ensure political accountability and minimize double standards The decision by the African Union (AU), after more than five years of preparation, to confer jurisdiction over international crimes, such as genocide, crimes against humanity, and war crimes, on the African …
Read More »When court won’t stop criminals
By Ronald Musoke Confusion over copyright law leaves Uganda’s music and movie industry in chaos The mood inside the High Court’s Commercial Division in Kampala on Sept.8 was similar to a movie-shooting scene that has gone wrong; vitriolic statements and mean stares were flying about, and unpleasant body language spoke …
Read More »Living off Kampala’s railway reserves
By Flavia Nassaka One neighbourhood mourns businesses destroyed by KCCA eviction, fears increased crime Kirinya- Kito Zone is a low cost neighbourhood about 10kms outside of Kampala. As the city expands eastwards, the tiny brick and tin shanties in the area are jostling for space with sprouting new modern apartment …
Read More »A meeting of minds on HIV/AIDS
By Françoise Barré-Sinoussi and Margie McGlynn Researchers are learning a great deal from the responses of three groups of patients An ounce of prevention, Benjamin Franklin famously said, is worth a pound of cure. But that is not always true when it comes to research into infectious diseases. Though scientists …
Read More »Protecting your eyes at work
By Flavia Nassaka Contact lens wearers suffer more discomfort using computers A phone, a television set, or a computer are a must have in today’s modern society. Due to their multi- functional features, especially at the work place staring at a computer monitor for long hours has become part of …
Read More »Finding happiness in the smallest things
By Joan Akello Dorothy Tukamushaba Okoboi, Managing Director Kibira Safaris and Travel speaks to Joan Akello on cutting wedding costs What is your idea of perfect happiness? Is when your family is healthy, have enough food, you’re productive at work and have a bit of savings in the bank. When …
Read More »How the rich rule
By Dani Rodrik How do politicians who are unresponsive to the interests of the vast majority of their constituents get elected? It is hardly news that the rich have more political power than the poor, even in democratic countries where everyone gets a single vote in elections. But two political …
Read More »I could be Lord Mayor of Kampala
By Joan Akello Dr. Ian Clarke, the chairman and chief executive officer of International Medical Group (IMG) and Makindye Mayor speaks to Joan Akello about surviving cancer and his life Any three things we don’t know about you? I do not like jogging but do it for my health. I …
Read More »National Oil Company loopholes
By Magelah Peter Gwayaka Legal framework should provide for proper funding and accountability mechanisms for all oil revenues Since the confirmation of commercially viable quantities of oil in Uganda in 2006, a lot of debate has gone into answering two important questions: What will be the role of the State …
Read More »Facts on NSSF-Umeme shares debate
By Geraldine Ssali Busulwa Contrary to some sentiments, NSSF investments in Umeme were made in good faith and did not break any laws I feel obliged to reassure our members by clarifying on the numerous misrepresentations being attributed to various witnesses called to the ongoing Parliamentary probe particularly in regard …
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