By Geoffrey Onegi‐Obel The real danger of desiring to enter State House without being the Best There is a saying that one way or the other we get the leaders we deserve. Another is we all raise our children to inherit a better economic and political dispensation. If that is …
Read More »Besigye gains in the east, Museveni sweeps the north
By Andrew M. Mwenda President Yoweri Museveni’s campaign in many parts of Eastern Uganda has run into serious trouble. From Jinja to Iganga, through Bugiri, Busia and Tororo all the way to Mbale, the president’s campaign is saddled with internal bickering, no clear message, lethargy, and an acute lack of …
Read More »How to avoid election-related violence
By Samuel Mondays Atuobi This is a slightly edited report by Samuel Mondays Atuobi on the causes of conflict before, during, and after elections, and what can be done to avoid it. It first appeared in a publication by the Institute for Security Studies. Elections in most African countries are …
Read More »Election war fears
By Ronald Musoke Kayihura, Lumumba reveal NRM’s 2016 plan Just days to the Feb.18 general election, tension and fear of election-related violence is rising across the country. Pressure has gone up over recent statements by the top leaders of the army, police, and the ruling NRM party warning opponents of …
Read More »Joseph Mabirizi on knowing when he will die
By Agnes E. Nantaba Elton Joseph Mabirizi is an Independent presidential candidate and gospel evangelist. He spoke to Agnes E Nantaba about pioneering politics in his family lineage. Any three things we don’t know about you? I am a Ugandan patriot who has been struggling to see that there is …
Read More »WFP launches five-year plan
By Ronald Musoke The UN’s World Food Programme recently launched its five year country programme for Uganda focusing on disaster relief and improving the lives of smallholder farmers. Michael Dunford, the WFP country director for Uganda explained it to The Independent’s Ronald Musoke What is the main focus of WFP’s …
Read More »Lifting dairy with quality machines
By Agnes E. Nantaba Tajdin Alibhai Kassam is the CEO of Snowmans Uganda Ltd, importers and distributors of diary processing machinery and other equipment. He spoke to Agnes E. Nantaba about their operations. What are the key elements in your management style as a manager? I choose to take on …
Read More »Hilda Bahati; Life Coach
By the Indepenent Team Bahati Hilda is a professional life and relationship coach. She wakes up every morning with only one thing on her mind – how to put a smile on men and women lost in family, career and relationship frustration. Her work also involves giving intelligent, successful, motivated …
Read More »More young people dying of HIV
By Flavia Nassaka Experts say better targeted messages can cause behaviour change On December 23, when most people were preparing to celebrate Christmas, Teopista Mbabazi, was in agony. The 42-year woman was burying her only daughter. She was only 17-years old and had died of AIDS.She told The Independent that …
Read More »When all is lost, the future remains
By Freddie B. Kwiringira Reflections on the unsung heroes of the NRA/NRM Revolution It is 35 years since the historic attack on Kabamba and launch of NRA/NRM. We also mark 30 years of NRA/NRM in power which has changed the course of history, albeit with discernible shortcomings. There is a …
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