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

Pygmies: The Batwa Forest People

	Ancient Egyptians thought they were the representations of their sun god, Re, and treated them with reverence. Early explorers to the region thought they had found a new species of great ape. Today in the West, the term ‘Pygmy’ often conjures mystical notions of dark forests and tiny people.                                                          More
Caledonians: The Unknown Tribe of Uganda
	It is not really news, but still a lot of people do not know about this not-so-secret tribe here in Uganda: the Scots. We might not wear kanzus (traditional Ugandan dress), but our men dare to bare their legs wearing the kilt on various occasions, such as St. Andrew’s Ball, Burn’s Nights and ceilidhs.                                       More
Driving: Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
	From training and on our website forum,  I have been asked a lot of questions relating to buying and maintaining vehicles here.  The following are some of the more common questions asked and I hope the answers can be of some help.                                                                                                                                            More
Dr. Stockley: Charcoal, Fire and Boiling Water
	Tony Blair is visiting a new hospital in his constituency. He is ushered at great speed from ward to ward, chatting with patients and exploiting the photo shoot opportunity.“And how have you benefited from New Labour’s increased spending on health?” he asks one patient.                                                                        More
Wine Appreciation Course - Part 2: White Wine
	To begin to understand how any wine is made we must first look at the composition of the grape. If you take any grape - black, red or green - and slice it through the middle it looks much the same: The stalk is woody and full of a substance called tannin. Tannin is a preservative with a bitter flavour.                                      More
Charity: Meeting Point International
	“Offering a friendship in which people are not reduced to their problems or sicknesses; they are looked at and embraced for the infinite dignity of their humanity.” - Meeting Point International Mission Statement.                                     More
Traditional African Medicine
	Someone once told me that traditional African medicine is pure superstition, without scientific base, that is rapidly disappearing from Africa. Certainly George Washington University in the USA would not agree with that statement.               More
What is the IB Diploma?
	The International Baccalaureate Programme is spreading across the world.  The programme is entering many schools in Uganda, creating curiosity among parents and students alike.                                                                                       More