It's a volatile region with Uganda being one of the more stable influences here.Originally Posted by goats
But that's to do with having the same guy in charge for over 30 years and while that is awful, it does taper expectations.
The corruption here is ridiculous.. the rich are the MPs, businessmen who bribe, the police and of course 'Pastors' who are scammers. I dislike the missionary community in particular.
I have reconciled that as I am a guest here I will just concentrate on my work and family and not get too much into the broader issues unless it's to do with my work. My work puts me in conflict with enough bad actors, so I stay out of the rest of politics.
When trouble does flair up, it's pretty easy to avoid it and Uganda generally has a respectful attitude towards foreigners. I mean we have the second largest immigrant population in the world, Mainly from African countries but it has developed a culture of acceptances.
You would have read about the anti gay stuff here but for the most part my friends and colleagues don't bother about it. Many are gay and just get on with it. I could write a book about that whole thing.
I could list many things I dislike about Uganda but it has been a wonderful place to raise children and they have been very safe, happy and healthy.
Pleased to say that all three have remained Cardiff supporters, especially the youngest who is 13, born in Cardiff but left when she was 1.
As for the weather. It's perfect, especially in the central areas. Never humid. Kampala in particular is lovely as it's built around 7 hills so always a breeze, clouds etc. But it's moderate and when it does get hot easy to stay out of the sun. It's a great all year for people with arthritis.
Next year I'll be coming back more often as the kids are returning with their mum and my parents are now getting elderly so want to spend more time with them. I still have work here so will come back and forth, meaning I'll get the best of both worlds. Well that's the plan.
I would highly recommend this part of the world, East Africa, especially if you have a decent income (for much of my time here I haven't as there is little financial reward in child protection)... But if you do, enjoying the national parks and surrounding counties like Tanzania, the beaches in Kenya, the Rwandan mountains and in particular Zanzibar... Then it's wonderful.
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