The Casual Conversations

By Brooke Edwards

October 3, 2019

Last Updated: December 17, 2010

Hanging out with Pierre and our Africa colleagues is a lot of fun. And I've already learned some interesting things.

Using biogas slurry from human waste on a vegetable garden is totally fine to do.

Water filters constructed of concrete that use paper and sand can provide a family--and their livestock--with healthy water. And it only costs about $110!

Potholes in Kampala are filled with packed dirt.

The Minister of Agriculture has an armed escort.

It IS possible to fall asleep on some seriously bumpy roads.