| By Philip Rwothungeyo,
:: 29-11-2011
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As is the trend with Ugandans, Christmas is all about eating till one’s stomach surrenders. At UCU, Christmas comes early for students, as it was last Friday, during general assembly.
Our stomachs always demand for the food! After all, it is ridiculous to put Ugandan politicians and accountability in the same sentence. On that day, classy students -- those who take their meals in restaurants on campus -- make a beeline for the DH.
The joy is even greater for the chaps who gallop their portions of lunch in secrecy, those who eat from the tonninyira “hotels” hidden in the blind alleys of Bugujju. Others take the opportunity to a whole new level; some will even call the shamba boy from home to come and have a feel of campus life via the food.
The fuss about Christmas briefly wanes with the advent of exams. Injury time it is. Dare eat too much and you’ll find that re-take waiting for you if you dose right in the middle of your exam. After the exams, it now time for the gifts. Guys, the time has now come after the exams for us to be counted. You see, gone are the days when Coke and popcorn would “merry-merise” Christmas. These days you have to walk your date into Sylvie Owori’s or some such place for her to pick a dress! Brothers, Merry Christmas!
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