President Museveni set up camp for days in Mayuge district in eastern Uganda to teach communities about improved farming methods as a continuation of his campaign using drip irrigation to mitigate the effects of drought. With a model farm he established in Kityerera sub country in the district, Museveni said …
Read More »UCC under fire over sim card registration
The seven day ultimatum Uganda Communication Commission (UCC) issued to Ugandans to re-register their simcards ended with immense anger and frustration at the way UCC does business. The main source of contention about the process stemmed from the use of National IDs. Those who did not have the IDs said …
Read More »IGG, Chief Justice differ on fighting corruption
The Inspector General of Government Justice Faith Mulyagonja and the Chief Justice Bart Katureebe are embroiled in a disagreement over how to tackle a vice that is crippling the public sector in Uganda. A few weeks back, while making remarks at the Annual Law Conference at Imperial Beach Hotel Entebbe, …
Read More »The Independent wins 3 awards at ACME gala
Three journalists of The Independent walked away with prizes at the recent National Journalism Awards organized by African Centre for Media Excellence (ACME). Haggai Matsiko won in the category of National Print for the story “Inside the shs1trilion bail-out”, Ronald Musoke won Best Feature for the story “Massacre on Masaka …
Read More »ARTS: To live is to become
Uganda artist Waswad steps into controversy By Dominic Muwanguzi The opening day of Ugandan artist Donald Augustine Wasswa aka Waswad at Afriart in Kampala has gone down in local art lore because of one of the works on display titled controversially as `My Screw ups 1, 2& 3’. This is …
Read More »COMMENT: Without health, no wealth
Simply put, health creates wealth and the international support Uganda has relied on may not materialise this time By Deborah R. Malac On World Health Day April 07, Uganda should have taken stock of the progress it has made in creating a healthier population. According to the recently released Uganda …
Read More »INTERVIEW: Betty Nakibuuka on being a gospel music queen
Betty Nakibuuka Senyonjo is a gospel musician. Her most popular songs include ‘Baddu ba Yesu’, ‘Tukutendereza’, ‘Luyimba lwange’ and ‘Munene Munene’ among others. She is also the mother of stars in the music industry. Former music prodigy Gloria Murungi Senyonjo aka Baby Gloria, who is a household name; especially among …
Read More »Telecom sector needs fewer players for better service delivery – MTN CEO
It’s coming to year since Wim Vanhelleputte became Chief Executive Officer of MTN Uganda. He spoke to The Independent’s Julius Businge about his experience so far and his plans for MTN operations. What has been your experience so far since you were appointed to head MTN Uganda? The experience has …
Read More »Pension tax could discourage savings
Annette Rumanyika-Mulira is the Managing Director at Stanlib Uganda. She spoke to the Independent’s Agnes E Nantaba about fund and investment management in Uganda What are the key elements in your management philosophy as a manager? A managerial role normally comes with responsibilities over the operations of the entire company …
Read More »ANALYSIS: Besigye-Museveni talks
European Union joins religious leaders to pile pressure on Museveni Ever since the last general elections to date, a host of organisations and individuals, including two former presidential candidates, have called for a national dialogue over Uganda’s political trajectory. They argue that it is the best way to secure the …
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