Uganda: Glitter and Goat in Kampala

When people hear about Uganda's annual Goat Races, they usually think it is a local event, based on some ancient tradition. But the event is considered to be the social happening of the year, with the Ugandan upper-class, preppy expats and Indian elite strutting their stuff in the most extravagant outfits.

Lots of glitter and some goat - the ingredients of Kampala’s annual Goat Races held at the Speke Beach Resort near Lake Victoria last Saturday

  • Uganda:   Glitter and Goat in Kampala

    RNW Africa, 6 September 2011

    Lots of glitter and some goat - the ingredients of Kampala's annual Goat Races held at the Speke Beach Resort near Lake Victoria last Saturday. Read more »

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