By Prof. Venansius Baryamureeba What appears as resistance to college formation is nothing other than some individuals hiding under trivial issues to protect their interests. The idea of turning Makerere University into a collegiate was first discussed by Makerere University Council during the tenure of Professor William Senteza Kajubi as …

By Henry Zakumumpa Researchers are yet to fully understand the causes of discordance among couples although several researches are ongoing. Habib Mukasa plies the Mombasa-Kampala route transporting second hand Japanese cars for a major car dealer with a bonded warehouse in Nakawa in Kampala. Mukasa spends the better part of …

By Mubatsi Asinja Habati The US embassy in Kampala has announced a new visa application procedure where the applicants will pay application fees in the bank before booking appointment for visa interviews at the consular section. They will no longer pay at the consular office as has been the case. …

By Joan Akello But say it’s still too early to know the ultimate price Reliable estimation of the effects of the Japan tsunami on trade and investment in Uganda are yet to be established, about a month after the devastating earthquake struck the world’s third largest economy. Official websites that …

By Bob Kasango Deployment of security forces at Mengo court contributed to the disregard of the High Court order and assaulted independence of our judiciary. The saga involving the vote recount in Rubaga Division in Kampala is bringing to the fore again the clash between the judiciary and the executive. …

By Ellady Nuyambi Ambassador Julius Onen, the Permanent Secretary in the Ministry of Tourism, the Minister Kahinda Otafiire and official document on the ministry’s website at www.mtti.go.ug confirm that the museum building will be demolished and the artifacts therein will be stored for up to 10 years until construction of …

By Mubatsi Asinja Habati Former Kampala Central MP Erias Lukwago was on March 14 elected the first Lord Mayor of Kampala city under the new law that made the city an Authority. The Authority will now be administered by an executive director appointed by the President. The Independent’s Mubatsi Asinja …

By Kevin Kelly Remembering Ireland’s own recovery as a nation, it stands with Uganda in her journey to prosperity. St. Patrick’s Day, Ireland’s national day, is celebrated on 17th March every year.  On this day, Irish people and their friends across the world engage in celebrations of our heritage and …

By Rukiya Makuma In July this year, Makerere University will be officially operating as a collegiate university. A collegiate university is a university in which governing authority and functions are divided between a central administration and a number of constituent colleges. Previously run around 110 departments, 21 academic units, Makerere will now operate under eight …

By Mubatsi Asinja Habati The elderly Ssebaana Kizito is former mayor of Uganda’s capital city, Kampala which has just got a new Lord Mayor; opposition firebrand Erias Lukwago. Ssebaana spoke to The Independent’s Mubatsi Asinja Habati about the challenges Lukwago, who has to work with an executive secretary appointed under …