Thoughts From Uganda

by Unknown - 10:56 on 05 May 2010

Des, in his inimitable fashion (punctuated by the odd IT disaster!!), gave us a thoroughly entertaining account of his recent travels in Uganda. A few stats: 51% mortality rate, 7.1 children/female, pop 27million, got independence in 1962, and Sylvia excelled in the geography quiz! Des arrived in Jinja (I think!) spent some time in Kampala initially then went to Kamuli (twinned with Tillydrone!) – the charity had intended purchasing a tractor out there with cash raised in UK but because of high cost and poor condition ended up buying in UK and shipping to Uganda. Des went on safari from Fort Portal for 3 or 4 days. 

 Des finally went to Kayakatara where he visited the health centre and met Ft George, whom he described as a ‘Mr Fixit’. He was encouraged that the water project will make a significant difference to the people and we hope there is more evidence of a power supply for the pump soon!! Norman, on behalf of the Club, thanked Des for his excellent talk under i-trying circumstances.