It has been about half a year since our last blog at the Effectiveness lab. We chose to take a hiatus – COVID19 took its toll on all parts of society; the people, souls, economy and the brains that blog. We… Read More ›
COVID 19
Ooooh, Uganda may God uphold thee… Series 1 of 2
As the world, especially our G7 global door-keepers, start to see the light at the end of the tunnel and talk recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic, I’m worried for mother Uganda. The main topic of conversation for the rest of… Read More ›
COVID-19 and working from home – excitement and joy turning bitter? Series 2 of 2
As already put in series 1, working from home has a bittersweet dynamic especially for the white collar employee. At first, it was fun working from home. But once it became apparent that the COVID-19 pandemic wasn’t a short term… Read More ›
COVID19 and working from home – excitement and joy turning bitter? Series 1 of 2
Once upon a time, there was quiet excitement amongst a section of white-collar workers that the COVID19 pandemic, horrible as it may be, allows them to work from the comfort of their homes. What the white-collar worker wanted for a… Read More ›
COVID-19 system paralysis: opportunity to innovate and change our education system
First things first – apologies for the blogging-hiatus at the Effectiveness lab. We experienced internet access issues that were out of our control – but the good news is that all is now sorted, and we are good to go… Read More ›
COVID 19 in the household – a very different kettle of fish
Well well well – we write about matters effectiveness on this blog, mostly from the OD. lens. Yet this time around, it’s COVID-19 that has effectively dealt with our household. If it were a football match – we are beaten…. Read More ›
COVID-19 prevention guidelines – blank slate at Buliike Village, Luuka District
When it comes to COVID-19 prevention, there is a not very visible bottleneck: policy enforcement vs. culture/mindset enigma. This is a true story originating from Buliike, Luuka district, a few kilometres from Nakabugu, our other ancestral base. Now, COVID-19 has… Read More ›
COVID-19 and the Nakabugu conundrum Series 2 of 2
Hello there! How should our Nakabugu kindred deal with COVID-19? As shared … This week, we are discussing solutions. Some solutions are in the hands of the Nakabugunites themselves, but as usual, for the vulnerable African, some are God sent… Read More ›
COVID-19 and the Nakabugu conundrum Series 1 of 2
These are times to worry and look after ourselves, family, work colleagues, and the vulnerable people on the globe. We dedicate this blog to our loved ones. For us at the Effectiveness lab, a special dedication to our kindred, the… Read More ›
Corona virus life realities – drawing-down on our life expectancy
When facing death, in Nakabugu village, the tendency is for us to run to God – the God we call “Kibumba or Katonda“ and the other tribes In Uganda call God: “Ruhanga, Deke, Kaboona, Were, O-kibumba, etc.” Today is Easter… Read More ›
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