blogren, n.

1. Uganda-focused and Uganda-resident bloggers; those constituting the Ugandan blogosphere

The death of Ugandan radio personality Wilfred Bangirana on Sunday has the blogren fondly remembering his talents as an oldies DJ.

The Blogren

In January 2007, I co-hosted the first Ugandan Bloggers’ Happy Hour in Kampala. Since then, I have been thrilled to watch the ranks of the blogren grow. Below is as complete a list as I can find; please contact me if anyone is missing.

JACKFRUITY is the blog of Rebekah Heacock, a digital media habitué who writes about technology, aid & development, and how to deflect the romantic attentions of Ugandan public transit employees.

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blogren, n. 1. Uganda-focused and Uganda-resident bloggers; those constituting the Ugandan blogosphere The death of Ugandan radio personality Wilfred Bangirana on Sunday has the blogren fondly remembering his talents as an oldies DJ.