Kampala, where urbanisation is not synonymous with industrialisation OLYMPUS DIGITAL CAMERA Many Sub-Saharan African cities have been growing at unprecedented rates. For example, according to the most recent census, in Kampala, the estimated resident night-time population currently lies at 1.5 million people. Some projections from the World Bank suggest that the city could expand to… Continue reading Kampala, where urbanisation is not synonymous with industrialisation
UNECA urges Uganda to harness potential benefits of urbanization Photo by Latoya Jones Kampala, Uganda Summer 2019 ADDIS ABABA, July 26 (Xinhua) -- The UN Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) on Friday urged the government of Uganda to accelerate its efforts to harness the potential benefits of urbanization for sustainable development. The call was made… Continue reading UNECA urges Uganda to harness potential benefits of urbanization
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How the Creative Placemaking Tide Lifts All Community Boats https://nextcity.org/features/view/how-the-creative-placemaking-tide-lifts-all-community-boats This article is part of “For Whom, By Whom,” a series of articles about how creative placemaking can expand opportunities for low-income people living in disinvested communities. This series is generously underwritten by the Kresge Foundation.
We are moving forward with building our energy innovation center in Fort Portal, Uganda!! Our aim is to open by the summer. This center will serve as a showcase, learning and training space. Thank you Dr. Abigail Mechtenberg, our fearless and determined leader, professor, and advisor, the late Dr. Musaazi, @heyitsbiz for the years spent in Uganda… Continue reading Empower Energy Design with Notre Dame University is Building an Innovation Center in Fort Portal, Uganda!
I enjoy being creative. I actually need it and try to incorporate creativity in anything I do. Once upon a time I wanted to major in art history. I painted, attended and monitored art classes and volunteered for several years working with a gallery curator. I still love art and poetry. Why did I choose… Continue reading My poems and art were published in Ars Literarium!
You are not a doctoral student or academic if you have never heard the mantra "Publish or perish". The excitement I experience at the beginning of a project begins to wane as I progress from idea to research and is pretty much dead by the time I begin writing. What is it about writing that… Continue reading Publish or Perish
“As you proceed through life, following your own path, birds will shit on you. Don't bother to brush it off. Getting a comedic view of your situation gives you spiritual distance. Having a sense of humor saves you.” ― Joseph Campbell
I returned with so much to do. I am overwhelmed by where to start. First, I must clean up the data I collected in Nakasongola, begin writing the introduction and methodology sections of my research paper, and prepare for my qualifying exam just to list a few. While I don't feel a personal life exists… Continue reading Time to Make the Maps
Continuing my research from last summer on an Improved Cook Stove (ICS) called the Makastove. The Makastove uses Interlocking Stabilized Soil Blocks (ISSB) which does not require the use of firewood like the traditional clay bricks used for housing. Visit http://t4tafrica.co/ for more information. My research took place in the sub-district of Nakitoma of Uganda. Along… Continue reading Pictures from Uganda Summer 2018
I had the pleasure of being invited to speak at the Guest Speaker at The American Legion Auxiliary Past Presidents Parley Annual Brunch. This was my first experience as a guest speaker so I was understandably terrified! I thought long about what my speech will be the topic of my speech and settled on Health.… Continue reading Guest Speaker at The American Legion Auxiliary Past Presidents Parley Annual Brunch April 2018
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