It's not very pretty, I tell thee, walking through town is quite scary, and not very sensible either....
The Kaiser Chiefs could well have been writing about Kampala yesterday and today. There have been big clashes in the city between the police and Baganda protesters. At least 7 people have been killed and many others injured. There was a steady stream of ambulances to and from Mulago yesterday and volleys of bullets and sirens were clearly audible from the hospital site. Protesters burned through the city centre and Wandegeya (where the hospital is), setting alight anything they could, throwing stones at police who returned the assault with gun fire and tear gas. Essentially the protest is against the government banning the King of Buganda from visiting an area just north of Kampala, called kayunga. It is populated by a break away group called the Banyala who have seceded from the Baganda tribe and are apparently not happy about the visit, hence the ban.
Needless to say that I didn't go to the hospital today, since I didn't bring my flak jacket with me. We are barricading ourselves in the house with our evil dog that we hate and hoping that it will burn itself out (both the riot and the dog), so long to a weekend of partying.
Other things happening in the news this week...
Dong.... Kate has surrendered her passport to immigration (before the riots), which happens to be on the main road into the city, for a visa extension... will she ever see it again?
Dong... Kate had to pay a visit to Interpol for fingerprinting to get a certificate of good conduct so she can apply for a working visa...
Dong... Kate would have spent more time on emergency gynae had the above political crises not occured...
Dong... APH guideline has been produced and accepted...
Dong... the fridge broke...
Dong... the dog is suffering from a borderline personality disorder...
Nothing else really exciting has happened. Loving the new house, housemates are cool, found myself a drinking buddy, it's a bit like being a student again! Will keep you guys updated over the weekend about what's happening in this crazy place!
The Kaiser Chiefs could well have been writing about Kampala yesterday and today. There have been big clashes in the city between the police and Baganda protesters. At least 7 people have been killed and many others injured. There was a steady stream of ambulances to and from Mulago yesterday and volleys of bullets and sirens were clearly audible from the hospital site. Protesters burned through the city centre and Wandegeya (where the hospital is), setting alight anything they could, throwing stones at police who returned the assault with gun fire and tear gas. Essentially the protest is against the government banning the King of Buganda from visiting an area just north of Kampala, called kayunga. It is populated by a break away group called the Banyala who have seceded from the Baganda tribe and are apparently not happy about the visit, hence the ban.
Needless to say that I didn't go to the hospital today, since I didn't bring my flak jacket with me. We are barricading ourselves in the house with our evil dog that we hate and hoping that it will burn itself out (both the riot and the dog), so long to a weekend of partying.
Other things happening in the news this week...
Dong.... Kate has surrendered her passport to immigration (before the riots), which happens to be on the main road into the city, for a visa extension... will she ever see it again?
Dong... Kate had to pay a visit to Interpol for fingerprinting to get a certificate of good conduct so she can apply for a working visa...
Dong... Kate would have spent more time on emergency gynae had the above political crises not occured...
Dong... APH guideline has been produced and accepted...
Dong... the fridge broke...
Dong... the dog is suffering from a borderline personality disorder...
Nothing else really exciting has happened. Loving the new house, housemates are cool, found myself a drinking buddy, it's a bit like being a student again! Will keep you guys updated over the weekend about what's happening in this crazy place!
HA HA you are funny, thank goodness all has settled down now for good, we hope.The next hurdle is will they discover the truth about you through your fingerprints? will they keep yo? and can you send us the APH guideline because we have'nt got any?.....DONG
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