Monthly Archives

August 2021

Satire

Let’s meet at Shoprite!

Finally, your sniffy nostrils drag you to the pastries and freshly-prepared foods area. In a short while, you’ll discover that this section is nothing more than a trap! You’re not hungry, but I can assure you, by the time you step out of Shoprite, you’ll be carrying two bags filled with all sorts of ready-to-eat food!

Read more
Share this:
Satire

Extreme Tourism in your backyard!

However, before you hop onto that airplane—good luck finding a direct flight to Kabul—you’re encouraged to meet up with your insurer. Dare not consider leaving that meeting before signing up for the K&R insurance package. That’s Kidnap and Ransom! And here’s why:

Read more
Share this:
Rob Walker
Opinion

Boosting Uganda’s image abroad

In early 2005, the Uganda Tourism Board forked out at least US$1m to CNN to boost the country’s image abroad. Compared to what we would be billed for having a celebrity, say, Kanye West, as our brand ambassador for the same period as the CNN ad was, that figure is arguably small. Yet the results would be way better with a celebrity than going through a media house.

Read more
Share this:
Close