By Agnes E. Nantaba Wasswa Birigwa is the party chairman of Forum for Democratic Change (FDC). He spoke to Agnes E. Nantaba about transforming his life from a slum dweller. Any three things we don’t know about you? I am someone who cares so much for his country. I have …

By Agather Atuhaire Tough finance law flat-foots Finance Ministry It is general election time. Politicians need money. But the shilling is fast depreciating. The budget is performing poorly. Although the government has put up Shs 1.4 trillion worth of TBs and bonds, it has attracted interest worth barely Shs 400 …

By Haggai Matsiko Opposition leaders want international sanctions on police, CMI Since Privacy International, a U.K non-governmental organisation that defends the right to privacy of citizens, published a report on the dark surveillance methods the police and Chieftaincy of Military Intelligence (CMI) use to crush perceived opponents of President Yoweri …

By Flavia Nassaka Increasing population, bad policies leave many Ugandans hungry Usually, Irene Namboozo, her husband and two daughters eat the same meal every day – boiled cassava or sweet potatoes. She cooks it all at once and portions it into two. One portion is lunch, the other is supper. …

By Joseph Were It is said the university administration foments the culture of students striking over tuition and benefits from it One morning in early 1991, I was heading to the shower in University Hall at Makerere University when I was told that we, students, were on strike. Leading the …

By Agnes E. Nantaba James Kanyije (PhD) is the CEO of KK Fresh Produce Exporters. He spoke to Agnes E. Nantaba about their operations and other pertinent issues in the food industry. What are the key elements in your management style as a manager? Hard work, professionalism and trust are …

By Agnes E. Nantaba Joanita Nakigudde, a graduate of Art and Design from Kyambogo University, makes a range of craft products from maize corns and other waste products. She started off by making curtains for her university in 2012, which made her passion for the business grow.  With Shs 500, …

By Anatole Kaletsky Perceived inaccurate information is creating inaccurate expectations and changing reality to accord with them One question has dominated the International Monetary Fund’s annual meeting this year in Peru: Will China’s economic downturn trigger a new financial crisis just as the world is putting the last one to …

By Morris DC Komakech Personalisation of the opposition struggle helps to replenish KB’s conscience Andrew Mwenda’s article, “About our collective delusions” (see The Independent Oct.2) is worth reading. The mainstay of this Dr. Besigye invective was that KB has become so bitter over time from experiences of humiliation and torture …

By Flavia Nassaka Ask questions and demand answers from your doctor Robinah Kaitiritimba, the Executive Director of Uganda National Health Consumers’ Organisation (UNHCO) is helping those whose rights have allegedly been violated seek justice but she is faced with a tough situation – gathering proof.   Earlier in the year, the …