By Agnes E. Nantaba Kizza Derrick Mbuga is the Executive Director of Mental Health Uganda. He spoke to Agnes E Nantaba about working for positive change amongst people with the most complicated illnesses. Any three things we don’t know about you? I come from a pure African family of nine …

By Isaac Khisa Paul Isaac Musasizi is the chief executive officer of Kiira Motors Project, the developers of the Kiira EV, an electric car conceptualized in Uganda. He spoke to Isaac Khisa about the prospects of local motor vehicle manufacturing. How is your leadership style as a CEO? I am …

By the Indepenent Team Titus Kisubika’s dream has always been being an entrepreneur because he did not fancy the hustle of searching for jobs after school. He pursued a diploma in Catering and Hotel Management. Later, he realized that people are increasingly becoming health conscious because they want to take …

By Ian Katusiime The president has in the last ten years envisioned himself as the be-all and end-all of Uganda Over his 30 year reign as President of Uganda, Yoweri Museveni has placed the desire to retain and consolidate power over and above everything else. He has consistently gloated of …

By Morris Komakech Can Museveni’s Ofwono Opondo or any NRM spokesperson be honest and keep their job? The nearly 30 years of the NRM rule has made us apathetic to two jobs over siasa – that of organisational spokesperson, and political commissar. The NRM government has taught us that these …

By Ian Katusiime Two things stood out on the night Uganda held its first presidential debate; one, accountability remains a sticky issue and second; implementation, let alone reform, is still a great challenge as far as delivering public goods and services. On a night two presidential candidates Maj Gen Benon …

By Flavia Nassaka With digital television, one is spoilt for choice. As a result, TV lovers keep toggling their remotes looking for interesting programmes on the different channels. On one of my favorite local channels, they are airing an unusual advert. It starts like an adventure film of a historical …

By Agnes E. Nantaba Dr Saamanya Pat Jimmy is 9-year serving Permanent Secretary of the Ministry of ICT. He spoke to Agnes E Nantaba about rising from a remote rural background to one of the highest positions in Civil Service. Any three things we don’t know about you? I come …

By Agnes E. Nantaba Allen S. Asiimwe is the Country Director (Uganda) for Trademark East Africa (TMEA). She spoke to Agnes E. Nantaba about competitiveness and trade in the East African region. What are the key elements in your management style as a manager? My door is always open to …

By the Indepenent Team The 28-year-old Noel Asiima had always yearned to turn every woman into a princess using a professional touch. This forced her into studying Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology.  Upon completion of her diploma course, Asiima raised capital to a tune of Shs 5 million through savings and …