I arrived at Abidjan Airport on Tuesday March 18, armed with two letters; an invitation from the conference organizers, and a support letter from my sponsors. I was here to attend the 6th Annual Meetings for Ministers of Economy and… Continue reading
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Written by Joe Wacha Is it possible to tell a place and its people by just relying on what you see in an area? What would you make of Uganda? A beautiful climate, tasty bananas, sizeable potholes, beautiful sceneries and… Continue reading
Written by Joe Wacha Believers of religion, particularly Christianity, like to refer to the Bible for almost everything about life. They say that someday, Jesus Christ, the son of God would make a comeback to the world that once not… Continue reading
Written by George Matovu The last time I had traveled on water was around 2009, on the MV Kalangala. Two weeks ago, when my editor assigned me to travel to Koome Island in Mukono district for a health-related story with… Continue reading
Elsewhere in East Africa, when you pull Uganda Shillings out of your wallet, the money changers give you a mocking look. In fact, some laugh. I have heard economists say the Ugandan currency is not exactly in a bad position,… Continue reading
By Wilson Akiiki Kaija Can someone help teach Oyo Nyimba Kabamba Iguru Rukidi IV how to be His Majesty the King of Tooro? When an excited Television journalist comes to the King’s Palace and asks the Monarch to “take a… Continue reading
By Joe Wacha Once upon a time, there used to be a sick man of Europe, a term I learnt from Mr. Okello, my then History teacher at Lakeside College. At the time, the phrase referred to the Ottoman Empire,… Continue reading
By Joe Wacha It eventually emerged that the current wave of ‘eating’ of public money has not spared the first family. The report perhaps only served to put more weight on what had become common vibe on the streets, bars… Continue reading
Written by Joe Wacha Ladies and gentlemen, I am up for the next presidential race. I can’t wait for 2016 to get to State House! My manifesto is brief and simple; a One Point Program. I am all for ensuring… Continue reading
I was here in May 2012. The car swerved and I hit my head on the window. It landed right in the middle of knee-deep galleys. I thought my neck would sink in the first time my head hit the… Continue reading
