By Agnes E. Nantaba Dr. Sam Lyomoki is a medical doctor turned trade unionist of over 20 years. The 49-year old spoke to Agnes E Nantaba about recently discovering his life’s purpose as a vessel in the service of workers, mothers and children. Any three things we don’t know about …
Read More »Boney Katatumba on being traditionally entrepreneurial
By Agnes E. Nantaba Boney Mwebasa Katatumba is one of Uganda’s best known entrepreneurs. Since 2002, he has been the Consul of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan. He spoke to Agnes E Nantaba about a Christian representing an Islamic republic and marrying two wives Any three things we don’t know …
Read More »Happy to be going home
By Ronald Musoke Amb. Dr. Richard Sezibera is the outgoing Secretary General of the East African Community. In this interview with The Independent’s Ronald Musoke, he talks about his highly successful tenure and the challenges that still lie ahead for the EAC. How would you describe your tenure as Secretary …
Read More »Peter Sematimba on his love for God and good clothes
By Agnes E. Nantaba Peter Sematimba is a businessman, pastor, and incoming MP for Busiro South. He spoke to Agnes E Nantaba about juggling business, politics and pastoral work Any three things we don’t know about you? This is the first media interview in the last five years having utilised …
Read More »Besigye says ready to fight Museveni
By Andrew M. Mwenda This unplugged discussion happened when The Independent’s Andrew Mwenda visited former FDC presidential candidate, Dr. Kizza Besigye, who is under siege at his home in Kasangati, a Kampala city suburb. They agreed to publish excerpts of their discussion on why Besigye thinks his victory was stolen …
Read More »Fatboy on his love for philosophy and submissive women
By Agnes E. Nantaba James Onen a.k.a Fatboy has been a famous presenter on radio for most of his adult life. He spoke to Agnes E Nantaba about life in the limelight Any three things we don’t know about you? After over a decade on prime time radio talking about …
Read More »We can end cycle of students failing sciences
By Ronald Musoke Prof. Nelson Sewankambo, the President of the Uganda National Academy of Sciences (UNAS) talked to Ronald Musoke about why the way science is taught in secondary school needs to change. Why do we continue seeing high failure rates in core science subjects 10 years since the government …
Read More »Why Crispy Kaheru focuses on values
By Agnes E. Nantaba Crispy Kaheru is a Human rights defender and Coordinator of Citizen’s Coalition for Electoral Democracy in Uganda (CCEDU). He spoke to Agnes E Nantaba about resurrected born-again living and working for a calling. Any three things we don’t know about you? I am born and bred …
Read More »Nanyonjo on her legacy at Miss Uganda
By Agnes E. Nantaba Brenda Nanyonjo is the CEO and organiser of Miss Uganda beauty pageant. She spoke to Agnes E Nantaba about breaking a record by holding the beauty pageant for five consecutive years. Any three things we don’t know about you? I am a hardworking and focused person …
Read More »Joseph Mabirizi on knowing when he will die
By Agnes E. Nantaba Elton Joseph Mabirizi is an Independent presidential candidate and gospel evangelist. He spoke to Agnes E Nantaba about pioneering politics in his family lineage. Any three things we don’t know about you? I am a Ugandan patriot who has been struggling to see that there is …
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