a note on ugandan governmental policies

have you ever gone to the post office and thought that the service was slow? or the DMV/secretary of state? I think that american government run buildings operate at their own wavelength. I thought it was bad in america. Being raised to dread waiting more than thirty minutes to get something accomplished. How about Ugandan government?

My visa renewal process:

monday: went to ministry of internal affairs (aka ministry of redundancy) they asked for seven different forms and printed documents and such.

Tuesday: returned with all the forms and documents waited 30 minutes, they took my passport told me to return on friday.

Friday: returned. was told i needed a "special pass" went to cashier, got a bill, went to bank paid bill. 1 hour. was told i needed a receipt for bill, another hour. returned to ministry and again handed over passport. told to return on monday.

Monday: went to ministry of redundancy, closed, was told to return later.

sitting in coffee shop, waiting to return.

one week, and a lot of walking. sait la vie.

So, next time you wait an hour to get your liscense renewed, thank God you are not in Uganda!