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Catholic Relief Services has worked in Uganda since 1965 in agriculture, microfinance and agriculture sectors, among others. Country Representative, Niek de Goeij, spoke to The Independent’s Isaac Khisa about their efforts to promote ICT for development. First, recently you held a three-day international conference on ICT4D in Kampala. How significance …

Artist shows off his immense love for Kampala Kampala, Uganda | DOMINIC MUWANGUZI | Cliff Kibuuka will talk about Kampala City anywhere, any time – but not anyhow. He loves the city and sees only good even in its bad side. He adores its bustle and multi-cultures. In his latest …

But you can avoid them Owning a car also brings to responsibilities; maintaining it and repairing it. Maintenance is done when the car is not broken and repair follows when the car is broken. Generally, maintenance costs less than repair. That is why we bring you these tips about some …

Insurers record a 17.5% growth in gross underwritten premiums to Shs856bn in 2018 Kampala, Uganda | ISAAC KHISA | A surge in uptake of medical and agriculture insurance services coupled with increased distribution network helped Uganda’s insurance industry to record a 17.5% growth in gross underwritten premiums to Shs856bn in …

‘We lose sight over the fact that genuine wealth is achieved over time after taking steps’ Kampala, Uganda | AGNES E NANTABA | Barbara Katende Kivumbi is a lecturer, personal finance coach, transformational speaker and author of ‘Money Cure.’ But her favorite reference is ‘mother of twins.’ Katende’s passion lies …

Sam Omukoko is the group managing director for Metropol Corporation Limited, a business, information and credit management company. He spoke to The Independent’s Julius Businge about their business in Uganda and the East African region. Could you describe the role of Metropol Corporation Limited? Our role is to compile and …

Could your man’s damaged sperm have a significant role in them? | ADAM WATKINS | It’s an unfortunate fact that one in four pregnancies will end in a miscarriage, typically within the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. In most cases, this will be a single, one-off event with the underlying …

BOD Chairman Patrick Bitature says negotiations to be concluded before end of year Kampala, Uganda | JULIUS BUSINGE | Patrick Bitature is a top businessman and entrepreneur in Uganda with interests in the energy, telecommunication, real estate, mining and hospitality sectors. He has earned respect by chairing boards of several …

ADF offshoots have been reported in Mozambique | STIG JARLE HANSEN | In April the Islamic State (ISIS), took responsibility for an attack on an army base in the troubled Beni region of North Kivu province, eastern Congo, close to the border with Uganda. The Islamic state credited this and …

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) on May 9 released a report on Uganda. The Resident Representative for Uganda, Clara Mira, talked to The Independent’s Haggai Matsiko about its important points. What is the IMF’s assessment of the performance of the Uganda economy? Around 2011, Uganda started a period during which …