The Rwenzori Mountains on a bright morning, seen from midtown Fort Portal, April 2024.
Because of Fort Portal's cool weather, clouds usually obscure this view of the mountains.
Behind the mountain from here is the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Photo by @TimKalyegira
My mechanic referred me to Derrick Ateebwa after I lost my car key. I gave him a call, and he drove straight to my home, where he made me two copies of the car keys, which are better than the original type which I had because you had to cut the key open to replace an old battery. Here is the thing: always keep a photo of your key somewhere, because it makes it easier to get a replacement. Even when you have nothing, he will make one for you using his advanced gadgets. In case you need another copy of your car key or have lost one, contact him on +256709634805. You should save his number just in case.
Mutebile reportedly opposed the idea.
Perhaps he understood a simple economic truth, that a printing press produces currency, not wealth.
With all the ongoing corruption, extravagant public spending, rising debt, a vulnerable shilling and households watching prices climb faster than their incomes.
At this point, everything could possibly go wrong.
Printing more money without a corresponding increase in production, we may simply create more shillings chasing the same tomatoes, fuel, rent and school fees.
The result?
Unprecedented inflation quietly collected the bill from citizens.
And corruption makes the equation even more dangerous.
When institutions are weak, monetary power can become political power.
Am wprried on who will print the discipline to accompany the free flowing printed money.
Every Saturday 6am - 10am, Bamutakudde shows up for community. From cleaning to community talk, the turn up and energy keeps growing. Neighbors becoming family. Problems becoming solutions.
When we work together, we win together. #CleanerBamutakudde#SaferCommunities