By Agnes E. Nantaba Chris Nunget is the Managing Director of Sadolin Paints Uganda Ltd. He spoke to Agnes E. Nantaba about the company’s growth prospects and overview of the real estate industry in Uganda. What are the key elements of your management style as a manager? It is very …
Read More »Noah Kyaaka; Poultry farmer
By the Indepenent Team When Noah Kyaaka joined Makerere University for his bachelor’s degree in Development Studies in 2005, his only wish was to graduate with a first class honors, which would earn him a juicy job with any of the top NGOs. Though he got his First Class degree, …
Read More »Revolutions, Museveni and longevity
By Peter Nyanzi How Besigye return shows why Museveni will be around for some time What explains President Yoweri Museveni’s 30-year stay in power, and still counting? In order to answer that question, a look at revolutions in world history is inevitable. Also, a look at Dr. Kizza Besigye, Uganda’s …
Read More »Advocates against police misconduct
By Isaac K. Ssemakadde The Law Society can do more for civil society and political activists Uganda Law Society is mandated by an Act of Parliament to protect and assist members of the public in all matters pertaining to the rule of law and administration of justice in Uganda. It …
Read More »I am the chief-engineer of my success
By Agather Atuhaire Fagil Mandy is a passionate educationist consultant. He spoke to Agnes E. Nantaba about how he crafted his way to the top through tough times. Any three things we don’t know about you? I grew up in the hands of two women; my mother and grandmother who …
Read More »Election violence can be avoided
By By Prof. E. F. Ssempebwa Risk factors derive from failure to adhere to the pre-conditions as elaborated by Chief Justice Odoki This is a slightly edited version of a lecture on Oct.13 by Prof. E. F. Ssempebwa in memory of Benedicto Kiwanuka organised by the Foundation for African Development …
Read More »Promoting commodities trading
By Isaac Khisa Deborah Kyarasiime is the executive director of the Uganda Warehouse Receipt System Authority. She spoke to Isaac Khisa about the new commodities trading system and other issues in the commodity trading industry. What is your personal philosophy of leadership as a manager? We are responsible for the …
Read More »Juliana Okori; African fabric designer
By the Indepenent Team Juliana Okori’s passion for art dates way back to when she was still a little girl who used to make simple dresses for her dolls. But the passion later drew towards painting during high school. “Painting was a therapy and break from the stress of over …
Read More »Be in touch with your breasts
By Dr.Nnandawula Kanyerezi Mutema, M.D. Early detection improves breast cancer survival and remains the cornerstone of breast cancer control October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month world over. It is an annual campaign dedicated to increase the awareness of the deadly disease. According to the World Health Organisation breast cancer …
Read More »Health insurance
By Flavia Nassaka Window dressing without real substance On May 14, Davis Mujimu Majwega was diagnosed with a type of blood cancer called Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL). A few weeks later, the 18 year old was started on treatment. Since he is insured, his first medical expenses were taken care …
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