Is MP David Lammy a Fool?

“Better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to speak out and remove all doubt.” MP, David Lammy obviously has not heeded the advice of Abraham Lincoln. His pontification, this week, regarding Stacey Dooley visiting Uganda, do him no favours. She is representing Comic Relief in an advocacy role, in defence of the poorest of the poor. His…

No Splash, No Cash!

We always know when it is summer here in Ireland – the rain is warmer! The Emerald Isle is soaked, and the winter drizzle shows no sign of relenting. But it will. When it does, I will walk down the country lane and enjoy a million shades of green in this very lush land. I spare a thought for my…

We need to create more Queens of Katwe

  The inspiration for the Disney’s ‘Queen of Katwe’ was a girl who lived in the largest slum of Kampala, Uganda. The film showcases the incredible determination of a girl, all that she had to overcome, and what many girls like her face each day.  This Queen of Katwe, Phiona Mutesi, has gone on to represent Uganda at four chess Olympiads and win three…

Harnessing The Power Of Technology To Feed All Of Uganda

There is a strange complex with food production in Uganda. It’s a nation that produces more food than it consumes but its children are suffering from malnutrition. How can this happen? And what innovations are happening in food and technology to fix this?  Uganda has always been referred to as ‘The Pearl of Africa’. The luscious green hills and stunning…

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