The interior

Navigating Nairobbery

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February 23rd 2010
The crossing into Kenya is the epitome of efficiency and I emerge the other side into a truck stop full of hassle and haggling. As I poke my head in to inspect potential transport south - a battered pick-up - I am stunned to discover a fellow traveller from way back on the Egypt-Sudan ferry, a burly old South African, L, with his majestic long white beard that brings much delight to local children ... read more

Africa » Uganda » Central Region » Kampala

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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