Interview

By the Independent Team Jamil Mukulu was probably 34-years old when he and others set up the Allied Democratic Forces (ADF) in 1995 to fight the Uganda government. Mukulu, who was initially a Catholic and critical of the Islam, became a hardliner when he converted after he was exposed to …

By Joan Akello Elly Karuhanga, Chairman Uganda Chamber of Mines and Petroleum (UCMP) talked to Joan Akello about its activities and the extractives industry. The date for first oil production was pushed from 2016 to 2017 and now 2021 or 2022? What do the delays mean? These delays have been …

By Joan Akello Caleb Alaka, 38, the sought after lawyer talked to Joan Akello about his life and clients Any three things we don’t know about you? My father was a banker but later became a Reverend. I have a knack for tackling very challenging issues. I’ve had very scary …

By Joan Akello Eng. Godfrey Mutabazi, executive Director of Uganda Communications Commission talked to Joan Akello about peaceful living. Any three things we don’t know about you? I was so fascinated about making an engine at the age of eight. When I worked as a pilot in UK, I flew …

By Joan Akello Dr. Margaret Mungherera, 57, country chairperson Uganda Rotary and outgoing President World Medical Association talked to Joan Akello about medicine and early retirement Any three things we don’t know about you? I enjoy singing alto, was choir leader of Gayaza High School and won the shield after …

By Agather Atuhaire and Joan Akello Fredrick Ruhindi, newly appointed Attorney General (AG) talked to The Independent’s Agather Atuhaire and Joan Akello about wide ranging issues and plans. Many people think you are the best choice for AG and well deserving of that position, how will you handle such high …

By Priscilla Namanya Gerald Karuhanga, 33, Youth MP for Western Uganda spoke to Priscilla Namanya Any things we do not know about you? I am a soft hearted person with a simple character who has a lot of empathy for others. I was born in a humble setting. There was …

By Joan Akello Prof. Edward Kakonge, National chairman of Uganda People’s Congress (UPC) talked to Joan Akello about politics and humanity. Any three things we don’t know about you? I believe in Jesus but not in religion or that there is heaven. So I want to maximize my life here; …

By Joan Akello Ambassador Nathan Irumba, 71, is the Chief Executive Director of Southern and Eastern African Trade Information and Negotiations Institute (SEATINI). He talked to Joan Akello about his life and diplomacy. Any three things we don’t know about you? In O’level, I was the only Munyoro at Ntare …

By Joan Akello David Pulkol, Uganda Peoples Congress stalwart, talked to The Independent’s Joan Akello about his ministerial experience and politics. What was your experience as the youngest minister in 1987? For a 26 year old, it was scary for a product of UPC whose government had been overthrown.  I …