Tag Archives: Uganda

Political Tourism

Posted on August 12, 2014 by britishgaz

I managed to visit two Parliament buildings while I was in Uganda: the National Parliament, and the Parliament of the Kingdom of Buganda. Unfortunately, I didn’t get to see either in session, but I did get a private tour and … Continue reading →

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A lesson for British charities from Ugandan NGOs

Posted on June 24, 2014 by britishgaz

I said a little while ago that working for an NGO in Uganda is not so different from working in the voluntary sector in Britain, and I think it’s time I elaborated. The notion that public services can be provided … Continue reading →

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“There is no story that is not true” ~ Things Fall Apart, Chinua Achebe

Posted on June 20, 2014 by britishgaz

I haven’t written anything for a while, but I haven’t only been distracted by football. As I was short of reading material, I turned to Shakespeare’s Hamlet on my Kindle. Although I was familiar with the story, I had not … Continue reading →

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Lost Art

Posted on June 6, 2014 by britishgaz

I went in search of a couple more art galleries the other day. I got a bit lost, but found them in the end. First up, the in-house gallery at Makarere University. The campus was green and pleasant, but my … Continue reading →

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The health of nations

Posted on June 4, 2014 by britishgaz

A friend of mine had problems with asthma this morning, so off we went with travel insurance certificate in hand to the hospital for foreigners. It wasn’t extravagant, and it reminded me of an NHS walk-in centre, except there was … Continue reading →

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A tale of two cities

Posted on May 21, 2014 by britishgaz

It’s been a while since I wrote anything, so this next post is too long. I’ve decided that suburban Uganda does not really float my boat but, on reflection, suburban Britain isn’t my natural habitat either. I moved to London … Continue reading →

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Match Day

Posted on May 6, 2014 by britishgaz

On Saturday, I listened resignedly to the BBC World Service as Fulham were relegated from the English Premier League. On Sunday, when I should have been trying to follow the Cambridge score (they made it to the Conference play-off final … Continue reading →

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Second Impressions

Posted on May 2, 2014 by britishgaz

A few people have asked me to post some pictures, so this update will be a disappointment. I haven’t taken pictures because: 1)    I don’t want to look like a tourist. 2)    As I said in my previous post, the … Continue reading →

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First Impressions

Posted on April 23, 2014 by britishgaz

It’s taken me longer to write this than I anticipated, for a number of reasons. I’ve been busy, there have been several power cuts, and although internet access is readily available I have found it difficult to sit in front … Continue reading →

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