Country marks 100 days of Kwibuka Kampala, Uganda | STEPHEN NUWAGIRA & FRANCIS BYARUHANGA | President Paul Kagame used the launch of the annual Kwibuka genocide against the Tutsi commemoration to urge Rwandans to be open and truthful about it. “Rwanda’s truth can neither be erased nor be forgotten,” he …
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By Morris Komakech Can Museveni’s Ofwono Opondo or any NRM spokesperson be honest and keep their job? The nearly 30 years of the NRM rule has made us apathetic to two jobs over siasa – that of organisational spokesperson, and political commissar. The NRM government has taught us that these …
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By Mubatsi Asinja Habati Research World International (RWI) published its first ever political opinion poll on May 22 which has become controversial. Dr. Patrick Wakida, who is the chief researcher and RWI chief executive, spoke to The Independent’s Mubatsi Asinja Habati. What motivated you to do this political poll? It …
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By Andrew M. Mwenda In December 2010, The Independent celebrated its third birthday. Given the high mortality rate of newspapers in Uganda, it is really a miracle that we are still alive – and growing. Over the last three years, The Independent has consolidated its place within the Ugandan news …
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