Interview

By Joan Akello Says Northern Uganda needs comprehensive resettlement plan for Kony war survivors  Betty Atiku Oyela Bigombe, the minister of State for Water, was on Mar.4 awarded with France’s highest national distinction, the Legion of Honour at the rank of chevalier (Knight). It is in recognition of her contributions …

By Ian Katusiime and Joan Akello Main mover, Ndorwa West MP David Bahati spoke to The Independent’s Ian Katusiime and Joan Akello about how threats by donors to cut aid should give Uganda opportunity to re-evaluate its opportunities Why do you say the new Anti-homosexuality law is a victory for …

By Joan Akello Founding managing Director of Great Lakes Safaris Who are you in two sentences? I am an outspoken person, a practicing Christian that means I fail sometimes. I’m so passionate about Uganda, my family, Great Lakes. What can’t you live without? My God, my family and I don’t …

By Joan Akello Lawyer, Commissioner Legal Affairs at the NRM party Electoral Commission, and the Executive Director of Destiny Consults So how did you meet your husband? We met at Gayaza High School when I was in senior three and he had come to sing. It is just that I …

By Joan Akello The Executive Secretary of the Uganda National Examinations Board (UNEB) What do people say about you that shocks you? I thank God that there is nothing which can shock me. People can say this and that but they do not shock me because I know I am …

By Joan Akello A mother, wife and the Commissioner General of Uganda Revenue Authority. Who are you in two sentences? I am ambitious. I am a learner. What one thing has kept you? Faith. I believe that my life is given to me to live for Christ What attracts people …

By Joan Akello Deputy Inspector General of Government Who are you in two sentences? A lawyer, father of two and husband of one wife, Catherine. My passion is human development. Why are your interests about people? People have skills, talents but operate without reaching their full potential. The motivational talks …

By Julius Businge Msgr Lawrence Kanyike formerly leaves his position as Chaplain of St. Augustine’s Chapel, Makerere University in February after serving for the last 30 years. He spoke to The Independent’s Julius Businge about his experience and future plans. What informed the decision for you to leave Makerere where …

By The Independent Team She was in Uganda recently and spoke to The Independent’s Joan Akello and other journalists about why Uganda and other countries need to adopt modern technology to improve agricultural production and food security. Agriculture can be transformed in Africapling with currently? I am Ugandan and at …

By Peter Nyanzi Ronnie Mayanja is an organizer of the Uganda Diaspora Network which brings together Ugandans living and working abroad. He spoke to Peter Nyanzi about their activities and the planned Gala event in Kampala this December. What is the background/history of the Ugandan Diaspora Network? The Ugandan Diaspora …