Interview

By Haggai Matsiko René Abandi the Head of Foreign Affairs and deputy head of the M23 delegation at the peace talks in Kampala spoke to The Independent’s Haggai Matsiko. It is almost two weeks since the talks begun, how do you rate them? The beginning was a bit hard because …

By Andrew M. Mwenda African Development Bank President, Donald Kaberuka, spoke to The Independent’s Andrew Mwenda about the future of African economies and Uganda. Since the mid-1990s, we have seen sustained economic growth across most of Africa. What role has AFDB played in that transformation? Is AFDB relevant to growth …

By Julius Odeke and Joseph Were Former Prime Minister Apolo Nsibambi spoke to The Independent’s Julius Odeke and Joseph Were about the ongoing corruption investigations in OPM. The Accountant General, Gustavio Bwoch, told the Parliamentary Accounts Committee investigating alleged corruption in the Office of the Prime Minister that while you …

By Julius Odeke Uganda Federal Alliance party president, Beti Kamya, spoke to The Independent’s Julius Odeke about Uganda’s problems, including corruption. Your Uganda Federal Alliance (UFA) wants Federo in Uganda.  What type of federo are you agitating for? Actually, I think there is a slight difference between Federo and Federalism.  …

By Julius Odeke As events to commemorate 50 years of self-rule continue, Uganda People’s Congress President, Olara Otunnu spoke to The Independent’s Julius Odeke. What is your message to Ugandans about the 50 year celebrations? It is a very important occasion to me, Ugandans and the party.  This is an …

By Haggai Matsiko Henry Okello Oryem, the Minister of State for Foreign Affairs spoke to The Independent’s Haggai Matsiko about the allegations that Uganda is backing the M23. After the press conference in which you refuted claims in the United Nation’s experts report that Uganda and Rwanda were supporting the …

By Julius Odeke Former army commander (1989-1998), Gen. Gregory Mugisha Muntuyera, spoke to The Independent’s Julius Odeke about his campaign for the presidency of the opposition Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) in election slated for November. These are the finals days of the campaign. How is the progress? We are …

By Julius Odeke U.S. Assistant Secretary of State for Africa, Johnnie Carson, spoke to journalists on the margins of the UN General Assembly in New York, USA, on Oct.1. The Independent’s Julius Odeke joined the conversation via video-conference at the U.S. Mission in Kampala. Kevin Kelly, Nation, Nairobi: What will …

By Julius Odeke Tororo County MP, Geoffrey Ekanya, who is vying for the presidency of the opposition Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) party in elections in November, spoke to The Independent’s Julius Odeke about his strategy. You have been praised for your brilliant ideas, but some say you are unsuited …

By Julius Odeke Some political analysts and academics have said since the February 2011 post-election economic meltdown and crackdown on the opposition, Uganda has degenerated into a failed state. The Independent’s Julius Odeke interviewed Moses Byaruhanga, a political commentator and a political advisor to President Yoweri Museveni on whether Uganda is …