Tag: Neocolonialism
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Uganda in political crisis of ‘big man’ leadership across all political parties and sectors
The acrimonious relationships among leaders of Uganda’s political parties – intra and inter is interesting. It reveals how the multiparty ‘democratic’ elections system now practised in Uganda is based on a mistaken belief in it as a system that nurtures good governance. Among the worst injustices inflicted on Ugandans, moreover, are the billions of shillings that we…
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Expat Gaze Part 5 – Ugandans’ language
“Among Ugandans, nobody swears. Everybody is at least bilingual – English and your home language.” Francisco Toro It is quite likely that because of the power dynamics between Toro and the Ugandans that he associated with, he never ever heard any of them swear in his presence. This does not mean that “nobody swears” in…
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Expat Gaze Part 3 – White Privilege
White privilege is out of control. muzungus get away with all kinds of craziness. There are whole sections of town that cater mostly to muzungus. By the same token, muzungus get charged 50-100 percent more than Ugandans for everything, always.” Francisco Toro Racism was a major driver of colonialism and slavery; and at the same…
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Expat Gaze Part 2 – Meaning of Muzungu
“Little Ugandan kids are enthralled by the sight of white people. They will point and jump and scream “muzungu! muzungu!” at you. “Muzungu” really isn’t derogatory. African Americans are muzungus as far as everyone is concerned.” Francisco Toro Ugandan children, indeed, are enthralled by the sight of a person with a different skin colour from…
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Iteso naming rituals are disappearing
People have studied – have gone to school – have attained formal global-western education, and are in their work places there. When a child is born, it is no longer the case that the father of the child will even bother to ask the elders that: “a child has been borne what name should it…
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