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Bitterness, Boldness and Bounties Of Democracy In Uganda

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The aspiration of getting rich is human, after all a steady income is a means to affording the basics of life: food, housing, education, health and pursuit of happiness. Right? Getting richest instantly without sweating has become so apparent in Uganda, that in many towns and trading centers betting parlours are one sign showing how the government has fueled up this habit. Betting is disguised under the banner of being a soccer club fan of any Premier League. But it is also available as online casino, virtual and racing products and as live football betting. Prizes pay up to UGX 300,000,000 on any given ticket.  The other way to get rich (or famous-depending) quickly is to serve as a member of parliament in Uganda! Yes, MP so and so…is a rite of income in Uganda! To get rich quickly in Uganda has its paths with many examples of how to in the media. Print media, internet and popular music hits are imbued with scenarios and names of ways to bag lots of money i...