Monthly Archives: March 2008

Because everyone’s doing it

Posted on March 12, 2008 by Steven

In Uganda, the highest denomination of our currency is 50, 000Gs. That said, there are more green notes going around with most everyone opting to use the Sh20, 000 note. When you go the Forex bureau they’ll probably give you … Continue reading →

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My secret guilt

Posted on March 10, 2008 by Steven

One of my best friends in the last 10 years comes from the North. In this case, “North” means northern Uganda, where countless people have lived in a war situation for the whole of their lives. In all that time, … Continue reading →

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Me and my phone

Posted on March 4, 2008 by Steven

  The price of a phone with a radio has been one of the most stable items on economic lists in Uganda since they came to our dusty streets. Probably the only change conceivable would be upward but for the … Continue reading →

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