Indigenous minority groups in Uganda have five major problems that need to be addressed holistically COMMENT | JULIUS ODEKE | Recently, I traversed the Rwenzori sub-region making it to almost all the sub-counties in the area, enjoying the beautiful landscape and the cultural and environmental atmosphere of the area. …
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`There are many untouchables who hide under the umbrella of the presidency’ NRM Programme point No.7 Three days after Jan.26 when the ruling National Resistance Movement (NRM) Party marks its 33rd liberation anniversary, Transparency International (TI), a global NGO that fights corruption will release its latest report which ranks countries …
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How to stop negative Africa stereotypes that feed western hunger for one-dimensional narratives COMMENT | SHAYERA DARK | Project Syndicate | Anywhere in the world, freelance journalism is an extreme career choice. The job requires withstanding pitch rejections, ignored queries, stolen story ideas, and delayed payments. It means reconciling oneself …
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STOLEN VEHICLE PLATES: How to avoid it and what to do if you’re hit Kampala, Uganda | MOTORING GURU | Motor vehicle registration (number) plates have become a major target of criminals. The goal of the criminals, in most cases, is to extort money from the car owner. It is …
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To secure the political transition Tshisekedi will have to reach out to presidents Kagame, Museveni COMMENT : ADITI LALBAHADUR | Project Syndicate | In the early hours of January 10, election authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo finally announced that Félix Tshisekedi, leader of the opposition Union for Democracy and …
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Mushema: `Rising up and having hope in life counts’ Kampala, Uganda | AGNES E NANTABA | Housen Mushema is a Ugandan runway commercial and editorial model, actor and fashion producer famous for his lead role in ‘Balikoowa in the city’ and Andrew in `Second Chance’ local TV series on Spark …
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Kampala, Uganda | THE INDEPENDENT | Q-sourcing, a human resourcing consulting firm, could only train 120 people annually, according to its Managing Director, Patrick Mbonye. Now, the firm is able to train 400 people annually after receiving a grant from the Private Sector Foundation Uganda in 2018. “The grant …
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After good economic performance in 2018, can the Uganda economy maintain the momentum? COMMENT | MUSA MAYANJA LWANGA | Despite the political violence that threatened Uganda’s international image, the year 2018 was a great year for the country in terms of economic performance. Estimates show that the economy grew at …
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Fake health news: How it can lead you to make dangerous decisions Kampala, Uganda | AGENCIES | Fake health news can do real harm. Here’s how to spot the difference between false stories and verified information. Sleeping with raw, sliced onions in your socks can release toxins from your …
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Dr. David Alobo is the Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Xsabo Group and an expert in economics and business. He spoke to The Independent’s Julius Businge about his expertise and the planned US$200million investment in solar energy in Uganda. Who is David Alobo? I am a management consultant …
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