By Stephen Kafeero The new Minister of Health, Dr Ruhakana Rugunda spoke to The Independent’s Stephen Kafeero about his plans for the sector and what motivates him. You have served in different positions in cabinet. How do you manage these transitions easily? The principle point is service to the people …
Read More »All Makerere money should be put in one basket for better staff pay
By Stephen Kafeero Dr. Muhammad Kigundu-Musoke, the chairman of the Makerere University Academic Staff Association (MUASA), spoke to The Independent’s Don Stephen Mcleish Kafeero about the incessant strikes and the need to re-organise the internally generated funds to pay lecturers better. Let’s put the record straight, what do the staff …
Read More »I am not dying to be president
By Andrew M. Mwenda Former Kenyan Prime Minister Raila Odinga spoke to The Independent’sAndrew Mwenda about life after losing the presidential election. You are no longer in Parliament, no longer a prime minister, are we seeing the last of Raila Odinga the politician? Raila Odinga the politician is still around …
Read More »Age-limit should apply to ministers, MPs
By Ivan Rugambwa Together with his proposed private Members Bill on extending the age limit of judges, MP Eddie Kwizera has been the subject of debate for close to a month now. The Independent’s Ivan Rugambwa sought him out to explain, the intentions of his bill. What is the aim …
Read More »Teachers deserve better pay
By Ivan Rugambwa As news made rounds of delayed payment of Civil Servants’ Salaries, The Independent’s Ivan Rugambwa asked James Tweheyo; the general secretary of the Uganda National Teachers Union(UNATU) about negotiations with the government. When did your members last receive salaries? In April, some few in May, and extremely …
Read More »Land grabbers at centre of Kampala woes
By Stephen Kafeero Yusuf Nsibambi is the chairman of the Kampala Land Board spoke to The Independent’s Stephen Kafeero about disagreements with KCCA and the future. It feels like all you have had to do for the last two years is fight KCCA over the management of Kampala land. What’s …
Read More »I totally believe in the cultural heritage of Buganda
By The Independent Team Mayiga spoke with The Independent about what his new role as Katikkiro means both to him and the Kingdom and what the Baganda and Uganda may expect from his tenure. You are one of the youngest katikkiro’s in recent history, is that an advantage or disadvantage? …
Read More »Tackling population key to fighting poverty
By Stephen Kafeero The health of mothers and children is integral to sustainable development On June 28, 2013 UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon presented the prestigious 2013 UN Population Award, which included a Diploma, Medal, and cash prize to Dr. Jotham Musinguzi at UN Headquarters in New York. Dr Musinguzi spoke …
Read More »Ecobank integrating East African community
Commercial Banks globally play an integral role in financing businesses, projects and other forms of trade. Ecobank Uganda’s Managing Director, Michael Monari says their Bank is well positioned to contribute to the success of the East African Community integration process: You have presence in all East African states, which means …
Read More »EPAs will spur regional trade – EU
By Joan Akello Kenya’s Vice President William Ruto recently said his government is trying to expedite negotiations to sign EPAs before the October 2014 deadline. The Independent’s Joan Akello spoke to EU officials at the EU Delegation in Kampala about the development. What does this mean for EAC, EU and …
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