Giddy-up....

It's the little things that make life interesting in Kampala....

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October 13th 2010
Daily observations: - at least 20 live chickens being transported to market thrown over a back of a boda (motorcycle taxi) - buildings being constructed using wooden scafolding (OH&S - NOT) - my personal favourite ...a different take on our icecream man - this one rides a bike with the sounds of greensleaves being played to altert the children in the village - babies wrapped up in wo ... read more

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Uganda achieved independence from the UK in 1962. The dictatorial regime of Idi AMIN (1971-79) was responsible for the deaths of some 300,000 opponents; guerrilla war and human rights abuses under Milton OBOTE (1980-85) claimed at least another 100,0... ... read more