Kampala Day 5First of all thanks again to everybody that’s reading this and taking the time to send comments. I read all of them. There’s not alot of time to reply to some of the questions that are asked so dont be put off if I do not respond. Keep the comments coming though - Its something I really look forward to at the end of each day.
I phoned my wife today first thing the morning for the first time since I got here - its was great to hear her voice - miss you honey.
We took off at 8am today heading for the Zirobwe (pronounced zerubway). The lady that runs this place Rhita Nansita runs a very effecient SACCO - we’re not sure we have a heck of alot of suggestions. She seems to be doing everything that she can that is within her SACCO’s means. She too wanted to spend some time touring the neighborhood and introducing the “special visitors” to her members. It was hot today. Up around 30c or more is my guess. We visited a poultry farm (see pic). Nothing like standing in 5 chicken coop (buildings) with about 2000 chickens in each of them making that cooing sound in a strong Uganda heat. The owner was very proud of what she had accomplished with the assistance of the SACCO so she was intent on making sure we visited every building - even though they all looked the same (chickens too) but we were happy to do it.
Before we left the SACCO for the chicken farm she told us that the SACCO idea began during a meeting that was attended by a few community people which was held under a mango tree. I told her we had to see the tree and have a picture taken there. As it so happens the tree is on land that houses a grade school. When we arrived the kids swarmed us - they were so curious and pleased to see these strangers. Many of them have never seen people with white skin so a few looked at us like they were seeing ghosts (see pic).
Her SACCO office was much nicer than the first one we visited. I’m thinking maybe 1500 sq feet.
Rhita insisted that tomorrow when we get there that we go visit her mother - we agreed - this should be interesting .
Finally just a word about some of the pictures. So you think the QEW is busy during rush hour? And note the sign posted in the school yard in the kids picture - its not the first such sign I’ve seen here in scholl areas. The 2 people under the mango tree where the idea for the SACCO originated are the school principal and Rhita. The UN has a major base here in Kampala at the Entebbe Airport - they use it as a central command post for thier work in countries that surround Uganda mainly where various conflicts frequently arise - Sudan, Zimbabwe, Congo …..the two vehicles are here each mornong picking up officials. I had an intersting chat with the drivers today. I cant talk about it - top secret stuff - . Anyway too wiped to type anymore. Bye for now. Charlie
I phoned my wife today first thing the morning for the first time since I got here - its was great to hear her voice - miss you honey.
We took off at 8am today heading for the Zirobwe (pronounced zerubway). The lady that runs this place Rhita Nansita runs a very effecient SACCO - we’re not sure we have a heck of alot of suggestions. She seems to be doing everything that she can that is within her SACCO’s means. She too wanted to spend some time touring the neighborhood and introducing the “special visitors” to her members. It was hot today. Up around 30c or more is my guess. We visited a poultry farm (see pic). Nothing like standing in 5 chicken coop (buildings) with about 2000 chickens in each of them making that cooing sound in a strong Uganda heat. The owner was very proud of what she had accomplished with the assistance of the SACCO so she was intent on making sure we visited every building - even though they all looked the same (chickens too) but we were happy to do it.
Before we left the SACCO for the chicken farm she told us that the SACCO idea began during a meeting that was attended by a few community people which was held under a mango tree. I told her we had to see the tree and have a picture taken there. As it so happens the tree is on land that houses a grade school. When we arrived the kids swarmed us - they were so curious and pleased to see these strangers. Many of them have never seen people with white skin so a few looked at us like they were seeing ghosts (see pic).
Her SACCO office was much nicer than the first one we visited. I’m thinking maybe 1500 sq feet.
Rhita insisted that tomorrow when we get there that we go visit her mother - we agreed - this should be interesting .
Finally just a word about some of the pictures. So you think the QEW is busy during rush hour? And note the sign posted in the school yard in the kids picture - its not the first such sign I’ve seen here in scholl areas. The 2 people under the mango tree where the idea for the SACCO originated are the school principal and Rhita. The UN has a major base here in Kampala at the Entebbe Airport - they use it as a central command post for thier work in countries that surround Uganda mainly where various conflicts frequently arise - Sudan, Zimbabwe, Congo …..the two vehicles are here each mornong picking up officials. I had an intersting chat with the drivers today. I cant talk about it - top secret stuff - . Anyway too wiped to type anymore. Bye for now. Charlie
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