By Prof. Latigo I had just sat a jiffy in my sitting room at home in Apokmitimogo A-C village, Apalepe Ward in Amolatar . It was a hectic day for me in Odiak market gathering cabbage leaves and pineapple peelings for feeding my two-dozen pigs in my sty. There was no maize bran in the whole trading centre and Imat Ocere mills for chicken and pigs. Posho for human feed was for the first time costing 4,200 shillings per kilogram. This year I had not done much farming of maize and rice because of the drought of 2021 which dried…
The kadogo’s and the fall of Munteme village
Boom. Boom. We had a very loud bang. It was way back in 1985. I was a small boy of about 6 years, but the events are vivid in my permanent memory. The NRA rebels were slowly consolidating positions, and about to take over the government. In Munteme village, Hoima district, the guerrillas had taken over the Nyamakeisa valley. Had dug ditches, and set camp. It was a strategic location. The second group has taken over the hilltop. Our village had been tactically taken over by the guerrillas These guys were strategic. They started giving us security. And became helpful…
The magic dooor
#mindspark Sometime in late 1997 or early ’98, my brother returned to the village from Kampala and told us of a door that opens itself for you as you approach. We were all up in arms. “Those are lies. It is impossible. You mean there is magic in Kampala doors.” We refuted. Two years later, when I got the opportunity to travel to the city, I asked my brother: “Take me to that door that opens itself for people.” Lo and behold, he took me to the doors that indeed saw me coming and opened for me. Lesson: Lack of…
Amaliz Shop – the accidental business lady
Where do you go when you want to gift your child a dress or shoe for a comfy and great feeling? You guessed right, at Amaliz Children’s shop. Next time you are in Ntinda, at Capital shoppers, check out Amaliz at shop 34 on the first floor, just above Bata shoe shop. Like all great things in life, Amaliz is a hidden gem. But no one ever fails to find what they put their mind to. The Amaliz clothes shop is themed red and white interior colour design. You will be able to find the stylish shoe or dress or…
You have set a record for failing this exam
I remember these words said to me circa 1991 as if it was yesterday. I had failed technical school admission exams. My grandpa, seeing I was distraught said: “I know only of Makerere University. It’s where the best go.” The rest as they say is history. I went to Makerere University. And my Grandpa was right. It is where the best go. But after going there, I learned about other places like reputable foreign universities, etc. But the lessons from the streets whether in Kampala or Mbarara or London or Bangkok streets, are timeless. Once in a while, get out…
How I survived a kidnap during an investigation assignment
Investigations are always exciting when you find a lead. You want to find out more and more. Around 2012, I was almost kidnapped at Nakumatti parking at Oasis Mall. I was following up on an investigation lead. People came in a Prado. As I approached to talk to the driver, a man opened a passenger door and started pulling me inside. A CID detective on my team pulled a pistol on the suspect. His alertness was able to save me for yet another day. I have handled so many forensic and fraud investigations. It’s so engaging to connect one dot…
