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

Flying Jewels: The Dragonflies of Uganda

	When travelling around Uganda, you should take some time to look for and watch dragonflies. Dragonflies in East Africa are more commonly known as "Helicopter Insects” because of their marvellous powers of flight.                                                 More
More tea, Doctor?
	I have always been sceptical about infusions, concoctions, teas, herbal remedies and all other unscientific treatments, as Eye readers are well aware. There are 2 types of medicine: those that work and those that don’t work.                         More
USPCA - Protection and Care of Animals
	My name is Animal.  USPCA takes care of me and my friends when we are mistreated, abandoned, or both.   I am writing to put my case forward.  We love humans - especially the dog variety of us.                                                                       More
Eradicating Poverty one bead at a time
	Throughout Uganda, many women live in extreme poverty, struggling to educate their children, gain access basic medical care and maintain an adequate diet.                                                                                                        More
Wine Appreciation Course - Part 3: Red Wine
	Red wine can only be made from black (or red) grapes. To make red wine the skins are an integral part of the recipe, whereas in whites they are often little more than packaging.The skins of black grapes are important because of their “phenolic” compounds: a complex mix of colouring agents, flavouring agents and a substance called tannin. Tannin is the essential difference between red and white wines.                                                                                                        More
Many Rules, More Names, One Game
	Mankala, known in Uganda as Mweso, is one of the oldest, most widely played games in the world.  With more than 103 known versions- from the Caribbean to Sri Lanka -and at least as many names, Mankala is truly an international pastime.                                                                                                                                     More