Our Experience at Ensibuuko Around the end of January 2017, Jamal and I flew through Amsterdam to work for Ensibuuko, a growing fin-tech start-up in Kampala, the capital of Uganda. From the moment our driver picked us from the airport, it’s been an unforgettable adventure. We’ve gone from two local devs down to one……

I’m not thrilled at the thought of catching a public bus during rush-hour, and Mbale is over five hours away by car. I can tell by Mahad’s wide eyes that my request for a taxi seems like insanity. I snap pics while Mahad haggles for our lift. I’m no princess…

We just landed in Entebbe, Uganda. I’m filled with a childish glee as I envision our driver holding a board with our names on it. What I see is a scribbled name on scrap paper, but the DIY sign is endearing. I’m giddy with excitement about traveling far from home…

In 24 hours we fly to Uganda, and the Visa company is telling me that our passports have accidentally been returned to the US. The latest in a whirlwind month of ups and downs. Planning and re-planning. On again, off again. I have no problem stressing the situation over the…