By Patrick Kagenda The Uganda Police Force a few years ago celebrated 100 years of service. Fred Enanga, the spokesperson, spoke to Patrick Kagenda about their key milestones and future plans. Excerpts What is the historical background of the Uganda Police? The Police came into existence on May 25, 1906 …
Read More »Frankly speaking with Joel Sebunjo
By The Independent Team Joel Sebunjo, 30, is a folk East African musician who has been recognized worldwide for his skill in playing the West African instrument, the Kora. What or who is the greatest love of your life? Music and travel. What is your idea of perfect happiness? In …
Read More »Police has no power to stop opposition rallies
By The Independent Team Prime Minister Amama Mbabazi was in Boston, USA recently on a private visit and spoke to Ugandan Diaspora News Online Editor, Ronnie Mayanja. Excerpts follow: How would you describe your relationship with the First Family in Uganda in light of the recent allegations and reports that …
Read More »What I went through inspired me to sing commemoration songs—Senderi
By The Independent team Since 1997, Eric Senderi Nzaramba well-known by his stage name as Senderi International Hit has been among others singing commemoration songs. His decision to concentrate more on this type of music, the artiste says is based on his true life story. In an exclusive interview with …
Read More »Charles Ogwang: On football, engineering, and dining with presidents
By The Independent team He played for the national team, The Cranes, and when his football star burned out; he knew it was time to quit. Today he is the Health and Safety engineer at Kolin Construction Company, contracted by the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) to build the Hoima-Kaiso-Tonya …
Read More »The Netherlands-Uganda relations are broader than the Anti-Homosexuality law
By Ronald Musoke The Dutch Ambassador to Uganda, Alphons Hennekens, spoke to The Independent’s Ronald Musoke How would you describe the current relations between the Netherlands and Uganda? The Netherlands and Uganda enjoy broad and active bilateral relations. The Netherlands has been a solid and trusted development partner for Uganda …
Read More »Frankly speaking with Catherine Ruhweza
By Joan Akello Founding director of Mama Tendo Foundation, a faith based organisation that focuses on family,maternal health and child survival. I’m by nature a prayerful person. This has helped me to live in harmony with myself, overcome a lot of internal and external conflicts. Being prayerful has also given …
Read More »Frankly speaking with David Bahati, MP Ndorwa West.
By Joan Akello He lost his parents at age three and had to vend cigarettes and bananas on the street until he was rescued by an orphanage. As a politician, what challenge do you have to deal with every day? Speed of service delivery is the biggest challenge. Politics is …
Read More »Homophobia is the real problem
By Joan Akello and Ian Katusiime West Budama MP Fox Odoi who is one of the petitioners to challenge the Anti-Homosexuality law in the Constitutional Court, spoke to Joan Akello and Ian Katusiime about the gay issue What is the spirit of this petition? The spirit of this petition is …
Read More »Frankly speaking with Ruth Ndyabahika Bahika
By Joan Akello President of International Community Banyakigezi Who are in two sentences? I am a child psychologist, not married but have a close family of five; two parents and three children. What is your idea of perfect happiness? Being with family. I love the reunions with my extended family. …
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