The telecom wars in Uganda just got a new lease in life, however looking forward the next round will claim some casualties. Why do I call this Round 5? Round 1 – Oct 21, 1998: MTN comes into Uganda, after a monopoly by Celtel (now Airtel) where simcards fell to the equivalent of US$30 with […]
Agriculture in Uganda – Where Next?
On this eve of the 52nd Independence anniversary of the Republic of Uganda, I look at the future of my motherland and wonder where the one big boost will come from. Over the last 2 years my eyes have been opened to the potential for agriculture to improve the livelihoods of Ugandans in particular, Africa […]
Women’s Day Reflections 2014 Version
Today March 8, 2014, International Women’s day, a day of celebration but most of all reflection on the role of women in our lives continuing from Who is a “True African” Woman? On internal reflection, I accept that I have been blessed to meet many a strong woman in my life to-date, who have unwittingly, unknowingly […]
A Fleeting Glance
Was it just a peekThrough a windowInto what a quiet stormy evening is likeA fleeting glance A fleeting glanceTo be beheldNever to be seen again From then onA memory to be cherisedA thought in the wind Just like a whisper of smokeGliding up into the skyLost to the never-enderIn the evening wind Was it the […]
Tech Tip: Fixing Camera Troubles on Mac
When you use your Mac camera across multiple applications, Go-To-Meeting, Skype, Fuse, Facetime etc, you will find that it tends to not work at times and only a reboot can fix that. Well it happens because probably one of the applications did not release the camera. To fix follow the steps below: 1. Open a […]
Saying Farewell to Madiba outside Houghton Estate, Johannesburg
The world is awash in grief and sorrow over the death of Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela. I had the opportunity to go to his home in Houghton, Johannesburg along with other mourners. There was a lot of media coverage and people from all walks of life, even from all parts of the world. While there is a general […]
An ode to old friends
Old friends The ray of lightSlicing through the gloomOf a thick fog Old friendsBringing back memoriesOf times gone byOf laughter sharedOf no tears spared Days, weeks, month, yearsCannot dull the connectionPut out the fireOr hide the joy The separationTime, space, distanceLife’s trials and tribulationsResponsibilities that we all undertake Whatsapp, Skype, FacebookEmail and text messagesOur weapons […]
Service Provider Dilema – How to Choose and Live with Your Choice
The dilema and rants of “Service Provider” quality of support and services is one we go through day by day. This morning I awoke to a rant by a Tweep on the costs of certain bank services, in this case US$2.5 (UGX 6,500) for an over the counter withdrawal. I smiled because I has been […]
Uganda National ID – Alternate Strategy?
I have been thinking – some would say that is a dangerous thing, well yes I have been thinking, just what an afternoon with no distractions can do for you. Well there is a general problem in my motherland Uganda, there is no National ID. Oh yes, there is no way of uniquely identifying each […]
Ruby on Rails for the PHP Web Developer – The Journey
For my frequent readers, you may assume that I have run crazy … now Ruby on Rails with all the PHP experience that you have got! Well I am shocked as well, but its a necessary step in my growth as all of us have to move out of our comfort zones at some time. […]