Of Power and Piglets

Umeme’s timing is exquisite.  Umeme is the power company and has such a reputation of predictability (i.e it will NOT “be there” when it is most needed) that it has gained Entity status.  People here talk about Umeme as tho it is a person.  “Ah!  That Umeme  is fickle….”    And indeed it is.    It has … Read more

But What Are You DOING There???

Yes – I know a long silence. I have returned from Kampala where I spent almost a week organizing PC headquarters after attending a Train-the-Trainer workshop.   Arranged the Country Director’s Office, Reception and the PCV lounge, where volunteers do research,  have access to computers, generally hang-out when they’re here for medical or anything administrative. … Read more