Erias Lukwago is the Lord Mayor elect of Kampala City returning for a second term. He spoke to The Independent’s Agnes E Nantaba about his planned agenda to establish and maintain relevance of the Lord Mayor’s office for the next five years You practically spent the better part of your …
Read More »Sylvia Owori: I am naturally a positive and extremely confident strong woman
Fashion icon and entrepreneur speaks to Agnes E Nantaba Sylvia Owori is very expressive and loud. The second born of a family of seven, her father passed on when she was only seven. But that did not stop Owori from pursuing a childhood dream – to be a fashion designer …
Read More »`The constitution shouldn’t be something we have, it should be something we are’
Francis Gimara is the newly elected President of Uganda Law Society (ULS). He spoke to The Independent’s Agnes E Nantaba about the rule of law and constitutionalism in Uganda and about his vision for ULS under his leadership. As the newly elected president of Uganda Law Society, what are your …
Read More »Working to eradicate poverty
What are the key elements in your management philosophy as a manager? My style encompasses teamwork with all stakeholders and that goes right through the external and internal publics. I therefore encourage a participatory approach to have everybody on board and talk about things. We are also a learning organization …
Read More »Rev Diana Mirembe Nkesiga doesn’t care about titles
Rev Diana Mirembe Nkesiga is the Vicar of All Saints’ Cathedral Kampala the highest position to be held by a female Anglican priest. She spoke to Agnes E Nantaba Born Diana Mirembe Barlow in 1960 to Mary Nantongo and Hugo Barlow, Rev Diana Mirembe Nkesiga remains the first woman to …
Read More »KK: Born for the bar
INTERVIEW: Kiryowa Kiwanuka Nsumikambi Mugambe lives his dream In legal practice, the only thing you have is your name. Kiryowa Kiwanuka is a big name. At 43 years, he has had some of the highest profile cases even though he has been in private legal practice for only 15 years. …
Read More »National Chamber of Commerce in dire straits
The Uganda National Chamber of Commerce (UNCCI), the umbrella body for the business community in the country, is grappling with several issues that have made it unable to fulfill its mandate. Ahead of the next elections, businessman Andrew Rugasira, the proprietor of Good African Coffee, talked to The Independent about …
Read More »Kin Kariisa on enjoying the journey of making money
By Agnes E Nantaba Kin Kariisa is a media personality and CEO of NBS TV. He spoke to Agnes E Nantaba about knowing how to work well with people and enjoying the journey of making money. Any three things we don’t know about you? I was born 39 years ago …
Read More »Dr. Sam Lyomoki discovers life’s purpose after 45 years
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 …
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