Of Presidential Pursuits and Such
My metro life. This guy, noticing my camera says, G: You must be a photographer Me: Aspiring. I love taking photos yeah, but not yet at the professional level G: I like taking pictures too but mostly of myself and for work. I'm like cool. Good to know. There's silence. Then the proverbial question. G: So where are you from? Me: Uganda G: Oh really? I thought you were Kenyan. I have friends from Tanzania and Congo, now you from Uganda. We get on the train, he has a lot more to say: G: I think Uganda could do a lot better, its smaller than Kenya but man! It's GDP leaves a lot to be desired … (he spews statistics and speculations on how Uganda can exploit its natural resources better.) He says “Museveni started well. He set a good example with HIV awareness and reduction but I think it's about time he let go.” I agreed with him. G: By the way, I’m Jeff Me: Mary, nice to meet you. He tells me he’s an author, a motivational speaker, a professor of ...
