By Louis Kasekende The main challenges appear to be structural; with inadequate investment in modern traded goods; sectors like labour intensive manufacturing and low labour productivity Two related issues are integral to the success of Uganda’s medium term National Development Plan and its long term economic prospects. The first issue …
Read More »Besigye unveils campaign team
By Agnes E. Nantaba & Ronald Musoke Will Besigye soldiers deliver in his ‘war’ aimed at ‘giving power back to the people?’ Ahead of the official kickoff of the presidential campaign on Nov.09, Dr. Kizza Besigye, the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) presidential aspirant in the 2016 general election wasted …
Read More »Powering the rural population with electricity
By Agnes E. Nantaba Godfrey Turyahikayo is the executive director of the Rural Electrification Agency (REA). He spoke to Agnes E. Nantaba about their operations and other pertinent issues in the electricity sector. What are the key elements in your management style as a manager? Most important of all is …
Read More »Leticia Nabirye; goat and wine trader
By Agnes E. Nantaba Leticia Nabirye returned to her family home in Kibuku off Mbale – Tirinyi Road in 2009 after five years of trying in vain to carve a career in banking and finance in Kampala City. Like many young people, she believed that heading to the capital to …
Read More »New guidelines for HIV treatment
By Flavia Nassaka Health sector experts say they pose new challenges The new World Health Organisation (WHO) guidelines, including requiring that Antiretroviral (ARV) drugs are provided immediately a patient is diagnosedto be HIV positive, could be difficult to implement, according to health sector experts. Previous WHO guidelines required doctors to …
Read More »FAO warns on child malnutrition
By the Indepenent Team The Global Nutrition Report 2015 was launched on Oct. 30 as part of celebrations to mark the Africa Day of Food Nutrition and Security. The Independent’s Flavia Nassaka spoke to Mohamed AgBendech, the senior nutrition officer at the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United …
Read More »Political parties are overrated
By Agnes E. Nantaba Rosemary Seninde is the Woman MP for Wakiso District, founder and Committee Chairperson for Parliamentary Forum on Quality Education. She spoke to The Independent’s Agnes E. Nantaba. Any three things we don’t know about you? I am very straight forward and objective. I think that is …
Read More »MPs free at last
By Agather Atuhaire Supreme Court ruling on rebel MPs removes burden of toeing party line On Oct.30, in a 6:1 majority, the Supreme Court in Kampala ruled that an MP cannot lose their seat in the House upon expulsion from their party. The ruling overturned an earlier Constitutional Court decision …
Read More »Lessons from Mao’s boxing coach
By Flavia Nassaka Former presidential candidate recalls 2011 race, says a candidate needs great motivation to overcome challenges Norbert Mao, the 47-year old president general of the opposition Democratic Party (DP) has a natural charisma, eloquent public speaking, and ambition. In 2011, he was DP’s flag bearer in the presidential …
Read More »Mbabazi, Besigye aim for re-run against Museveni
By Haggai Matsiko Leaders speak out on why London talks failed Talks between Amama Mbabazi and Kizza Besigye meant to determine who of the two men to lead with in a united front against President Yoweri Museveni at the 2016 polls failed because of fears, suspicions, and contradictions, insiders have …
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