By Ian Katusiime Presidential candidate Prof Venansius Baryamureeba has challenged fellow candidate President Museveni to a public political debate to ponder on issues that affect Ugandans and not just those related to age. This was in a response to Museveni’s comments about Baryamureeba being a “young boy” who failed to …
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President Yoweri Museveni in his capacity as the National Resistance Movement (NRM) presidential flag-bearer, has launched the party manifesto for the period 2016-2021. While launching the manifesto at Imperial Royale Hotel Kampala, Museveni outlined the NRM ideology as one based on Patriotism and Pan-Africanism and encouraged party cadres to work …
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By Ian Katusiime Below is a statement from Wafula Oguttu, Leader of Opposition in Parliament on the disagreement between FDC and Amama Mbabazi’s Go Forward team Up dates on FDC/Go-Forward Talks 1. For the past two days we, (FDC and Go-Forward and group) have been holed up in a negotiation …
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By Ian Katusiime Most turning points historically occurred at election time Among the five East African nations of Uganda, has arguably had the most turbulent political history since it attained independence in 1962. As it celebrates its 53rd independence anniversary – with the 2016 general elections three months away, political …
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By Ian Katusiime On Sept 11, an Emirates flight EK323 on which Gen. Aronda Nyakairima was a passenger departed Incheon International Airport at 11: 55 pm (5.30am Ugandan time) in Seoul, South Korea, headed to Dubai International Airport. This nine and a half hour flight was to be the last …
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By Ian Katusiime Local contractors say they are tired of `eating’ crumbs Uganda is on a road construction binge. The first priority on the National Development Plan is to improve the condition of roads through tarmacking and maintenance. In the 2015/16 Financial Year, up to 400kms of roads are to …
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By Ian Katusiime Amos Bagumire is the managing director of ABS Consulting Group, which recently won a World Confederation of Business (WOCOB) award in Las Vegas, USA. He spoke to Ian Katusiime about the consultancy industry in Uganda. What is the background of ABS Consulting Group? ABS Consulting Group is …
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By Ian Katusiime The Democratic Alliance (TDA), a coalition of opposition parties in Uganda is facing divisions among its members due to a sharp disagreement that has emerged over who should be its presidential candidate between Kizza Besigye and Amama Mbabazi, two of its leading contenders in the presidential race. …
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By Ian Katusiime Judy Rugasira Kyanda is the Managing Director of Knight Frank Uganda. She spoke to Ian Katusiime about the company’s progress and other issues pertinent to the real estate market. Having been at Knight Frank for nearly two decades, what would you say has been the key to your …
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By Ian Katusiime Nishat Candour is the CEO of Candour Property, a Dubai-based real estate firm which recently had a Strategic Alliance with Knight Frank Uganda. He spoke to Ian Katusiime. Tell us about your management philosophy Three things; we believe in being fun, to create a fun environment around …
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