Kampala is bedecked with black, yellow and red flags. The final touches are being put on the new Independence Grounds in Kololo. The Independence Monument has … [Read more...]
Uganda@50: What will the next 50 years look like?
October 9, 2012 By
Today 9th October 2012 Uganda celebrates 50 years of independence from Great Britain. I am disappointed that I am not in Uganda to join in the celebrations and … [Read more...]
The Expulsion of the Ugandan Asians 40 years on
August 17, 2012 By
On 8th August 1972 Idi Amin the then president of Uganda gave the Ugandan Asians 90 days to leave the country. So much has been written about this episode in Uganda’s history that to some folk in … [Read more...]
I dream of Africa!
August 15, 2012 By
The Armchair Guru Speaks… 40 years ago in a place many describe as heavenly a military man had a dream. In this dream he was told that all foreigners should be given 90 days to leave the … [Read more...]
8 Reasons to Visit Uganda- The Pearl Of Africa
May 23, 2012 By
“ … For magnificence, for variety of form and color, for profusion of brilliant life – insect, reptile, beast – for vast scale, Uganda is truly the Pearl of Africa…” ~ Winston … [Read more...]
Zimbabwean politicians’ eerie obsession with titles
November 4, 2011 By
A fortnight ago I felt my blood curdle when I read in the papers that politicians from one of Zimbabwe’s main parties, the MDC-T, wanted their names prefixed with the term “leader” when being … [Read more...]
African Fall – A Reawakening
October 9, 2011 By
For some reason I thought it would be much easier to find a compiled list of African dictators online. Africa has been branded as the ‘continent of dictators’ along with Asia and Latin … [Read more...]
Glimpses of Museveni as He Writes on Gaddafi
May 12, 2011 By
Browsing the web today I came across this article by Uganda's President Yoweri Museveni. He wrote a piece in March about Libya's President, Col. Muammar Gaddafi, from the perspective of his personal … [Read more...]
Uganda’s cry for democracy
May 5, 2011 By
Uganda is the first country in sub-Saharan country to stage riots like in Egypt and Tunsia.The riots initially were peaceful protest from Ugandans against the rising food prices and fuel prices. The … [Read more...]
Micheal’s Ugandan Adventure: Day 11
November 13, 2010 By
This week has been a new experience for me in Uganda. Maurice Kirya returned from Chad on Monday where he accepted his Radio France International Discovery Prize for Best New African Artist on … [Read more...]
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