Interview

By Patrick Kagenda Frank Kagyigyi Tumwebaze, the Minister for the Presidency spoke to The Independent’s Patrick Kagenda about the youth and other wrangles in NRM. The NRM youth are fighting each other. What is happening? We should not look at the youth issue from a general angle but look at …

By Julius Businge Fred Kakongoro Muhumuza, (PhD), recently quit his position as Senior Advisor to the Minister of Finance. He is currently Senior Manager for Financial Services Inclusion Programme at KPMG Uganda. He spoke to The Independent’s Julius Businge about the budget. What is your general assessment of Uganda’s economy …

By Joan Akello A renowned human rights defender is the Executive Director of Foundation for Human Rights Initiative. What is your idea of perfect happiness? Perfect happiness is a state of individual wellbeing where one feels satisfied with his or her achievements. That person lives in an environment that appreciates …

By Patrick Kagenda The Uganda Police Force a few years ago celebrated 100 years of service. Fred Enanga, the spokesperson, spoke to Patrick Kagenda about their key milestones and future plans. Excerpts What is the historical background of the Uganda Police? The Police came into existence on May 25, 1906 …

By The Independent Team Joel Sebunjo, 30, is a folk East African musician who has been recognized worldwide for his skill in playing the West African instrument, the Kora. What or who is the greatest love of your life? Music and travel. What is your idea of perfect happiness? In …

By The Independent Team Prime Minister Amama Mbabazi was in Boston, USA recently on a private visit and spoke to Ugandan Diaspora News Online Editor, Ronnie Mayanja. Excerpts follow: How would you describe your relationship with the First Family in Uganda in light of the recent allegations and reports that …

By The Independent team Since 1997, Eric Senderi Nzaramba well-known by his stage name as Senderi International Hit has been among others singing commemoration songs. His decision to concentrate more on this type of music, the artiste says is based on his true life story. In an exclusive interview with …

By The Independent team He played for the national team, The Cranes, and when his football star burned out; he knew it was time to quit. Today he is the Health and Safety engineer at Kolin Construction Company, contracted by the Uganda National Roads Authority (UNRA) to build the Hoima-Kaiso-Tonya …

By Ronald Musoke The Dutch Ambassador to Uganda, Alphons Hennekens, spoke to The Independent’s Ronald Musoke How would you describe the current relations between the Netherlands and Uganda? The Netherlands and Uganda enjoy broad and active bilateral relations. The Netherlands has been a solid and trusted development partner for Uganda …

By Joan Akello Founding director of Mama Tendo Foundation, a faith based organisation that focuses on family,maternal health and child survival. I’m by nature a prayerful person. This has helped me to live in harmony with myself, overcome a lot of internal and external conflicts. Being prayerful has also given …