In The Magazine

By Patrick Nakabale With soldiers talking seeds and plants instead of guns and bombs, the prosperity gospel is made easier Recently, I was privileged to participate in activities of wealth-creation and prosperity through agriculture in Kakiri town council and surrounding areas. We have been involved in activities of agricultural expansion …

By Yoga Adhola The debate Mwenda has started raises questions about whether the Luweero war was necessary In his article, “On the NRM delegates conference” (The Independent, Monday, 01 December 2014 ),  Andrew Mwenda has written things which make me reflect on my short membership of the Front for National …

By Joan Akello Pastor Wilson Bugembe talked to Joan Akello about his ministry and dreams. What happened to you getting married as reported? I stopped ringing bells about that; media twisted that I told the Nabagereka and the Katikiro that I’d wed this year and I’d want them to attend. …

By Haggai Matsiko Museveni caps 2014 on a high President Yoweri Museveni has officially defeated his latest challenger, ex-Prime Minister Amama Mbabazi, but observers now wait to see what he will do with the victory. In a well-orchestrated game of political manoeuvres, the National Executive Committee (NEC) on Dec. 14 …

By Ian Katusiime US President Barack Obama yesterday announced sweeping changes aimed at restoring diplomatic relations with Cuba. After more than 50 years of hostility and tension towards each other, US and Cuba yesterday announced that they were holding talks aimed at normalising diplomatic relations between the two countries. Both …

By Julius Businge  Uganda Revenue Authority (URA) enforcement team has recovered 750 cartons of assorted biscuits and chocolates worth Ushs10 million, the authority said in a recent notice. The recovery was in an operation held on Dec. 12 at a residence in Ntinda, a Kampala suburb. The recovered items are …

By Julius Businge  A group of Members of Parliament from two committees in Parliament; Natural Resources and that of accountability has commended the good job being done by National Water and Sewerage Corporation of supplying water and managing sewerage in the country. The MPs made these comments after a visit …

By Julius Businge As the festive season continues, Uganda Police Force has warned drunk drivers that they risk being arrested and prosecuted for driving while drunk. Speaking at the launch of the 3rd edition of Uganda Breweries Limited campaign against drunk driving on De.16, the Assistant Inspector General of Police …

By Dominic Muwanguzi An artist takes his love for his wife and child to the gallery The art of sentimentality is an apt description of Amos Sentongo works currently on show at Karibu Art Gallery in Bukoto, Kampala.  The artist calls his collection of highly expressive pieces that appear rooted …

By Flavia Nassaka Scientists agree that everyone’s individual sleep needs vary. Generally, however, healthy adults should have 16 hours of wakefulness and need an average of eight hours of sleep every night. That means one needs to be in bed by 10pm if they aim to be up by 6am. …