By Joseph Bossa It would improve matters a bit if land registries desist from issuing multiple titles over one piece of land Despite numerous government interventions to stop them, evictions from land continue apace all over the country. Armed with guns, some land owners, usually new ones, chase occupants off …

By Esther Dyson In the field of diet and nutrition, it is possible to work out what is best for you – if you think about it Recently I met with two nice slim men who have just launched a weight-loss app that provides daily menus and recipes, and offers …

By Enock Nyorekwa Twinoburyo Increased Chinalisation of Uganda is expensive and could boomerang Economic ties between China and Africa have grown steadily as reflected in the increasing aid to Africa in recent years. The latest official disclosure of China’s aid indicated that it had provided over US$7 billion to Africa; …

By Yusuf Serunkuma Owning a phone can be more oppressive than not having one; let’s spare our high school children The argument for high school students to own mobile phones at school pitches two views: The calmest speaks the language of communication, that is, to friends and family.  The other …

By Haggai Matsiko Security operatives displaced over 60,000 people to allegedly expand barracks and refugee camp Two crisis meetings involving President Yoweri  Museveni and Prime Minister Amama Mbabazi have resolved to resettle, supply relief food and compensate over 60,000 that were forcefully evicted near Kyangwali Resettlement Camp, following an expose …

By Stephen Kafeero Maj. Jessica Alupo is the minister of Education. She spoke to The Independent’s Stephen Kafeero about government plans for ending the incessant teachers’ strikes. The teachers are calling for your resignation for failure to address their issues. Should we expect it? The matter of resignation is purely …

By Joan Akello NTV’s tight turf tussle has turned lenses on some unusual strategies When new NTV Uganda Managing Director Aggie Konde Asiimwe took over in February she told staff: “I am happy to join the leading TV brand in the country that has come through the years. “I am …

By Abushedde Angella Consumption of alcohol is among the four most important risk factors in the burden of disease and premature death People say they drink alcohol either to have fun, celebrate an achievement, or “down their sorrows” after a major life stress. A little drink once in a while …

By Haggai Matsiko International body wants consumers to petition Coke, Pepsi A new report by Oxfam International has lifted the lid on how the ever spiralling demand for sugar and the overwhelming rush for land to grow it, is fuelling land grabbing. Oxfam’s new report, Sugar Rush: Land rights and …

By Independent Team and Agencies Kigali ready to consider Taylor’s request Ex-Liberian President Charles Taylor has asked to serve his 50-year sentence for war crimes in Rwanda, rather than the UK.  In a letter sent to the court that convicted him, he says it would be easier – and less …