The Eye Uganda                                                                                                                                                                                        

The Eye is a free bi-monthly magazine containing listings and directories, maps, reviews, tour and travel information plus articles of interest. It highlights everything to do with Uganda, from hospitals to hotels,shops to sporting events and from embassies to entertainment. It is distributed for readers and advertisers through national and regional airlines and tour operators, the airport information office, foreign diplomatic missions and NGOs, selected restaurants and bars, supermarkets and gift shops, all major hotels in Uganda, the Uganda Golf Club and government offices including the Uganda Wildlife Authority.

Articles in This Issue

The Eye Magazine Photography Contest Showcase

	We are fascinated by the people, places and things that surround us. In this gallery feature we are showcasing the inspired vision of different photographers from all over Uganda who submitted their photos for the photo contest.We are very grateful to all those who participated.                                                                                              More
The African Grey Parrots
	The African Grey Parrot is confined to the equatorial forest belt from Guinea-Bissau to Kakamega Forest in Western Kenya. In Uganda it is found in suitable habitat across the south of the country, north to Kaniyo Pabidi in Murchison Falls Protected Area, across to Mabira Forest and the Sesse Islands.                                                                                                     More
Vehicle Review - Toyota Hilux
	Over the years Hilux has built a reputation for never-say-die toughness, reliability and power. Now it’s got the looks to back it up. Wherever, whenever, whatever – the new Hilux’s appetite for work and fun will only be satisfied when you are.                                                                                                                                               More
Information Technology (IT) Matters
	This new column about Information Technology begins with an examination of IP – Internet Protocol.  We’ll explain some of the jargon about bits and bytes, demystify a little of the hype, and describe what you should reasonably expect from your Internet Service Provider (ISP).                                                                                           More
Entering a Mud Slinging Contest
	What is it about mud, water and 4wd vehicles that turn guys into testosterone fueled loonies? The gals on the other hand either stand back coolly, and because of this, drive better or shriek/laugh their heads off as Dad, boyfriend or husband turn the average 4wd vehicle into Chitty Chitty Bang Bang.                                                    More
Charity: Oasis Amidst the Deserted
	Somewhere hidden in the Northern suburbs of Kampala, at the intersection of three poor communities – Mulago, Kalerwe and Kyebando - is an Oasis. There’s no glistening pool, or palm trees. The only pools around are the murky muddy ones that you have to tackle on the roads. In one sense, though, Oasis’ purpose is just the same – it’s a place of hope.                                                                                          More
Education: ‘What am I Doing to my Child (Part 2)?’
	Adaptation can be difficult for young people returning to what the parent considers to be ‘home’. Remember that (your home) country and culture may not mean ‘home’ to your child.  They may feel alien.  Movement between international communities is facilitated by similarities of experience and understanding which the students find with one another.                                                                                            More
Dr. Stockley - Is Amoxyl a cough medicine?
	Why don’t you give her an antibiotic, then she can come back to school? This extraordinary advice was given to one of my nurses when her child missed school due to a cough. Now let’s leave aside the ethics of school teachers giving health advice to nurses, but where on earth did the idea come from that antibiotics help children with coughs?                                                                                                               More