Genocide, AIDS, starvation. Just when you didn't think it could get any worse in Africa, Uganda runs out of beer.
Beer shortage hit Kampala suburbs as food prices shot up during the festive season.
Bell beer manufactured by Uganda Breweries Ltd ran out in most depots in Luzira, Kitintale and Bugolobi.
At Uganda Brewery's famous Kayonza depot in Luzira, no trace of bell beer could be seen. In some bars, where it could be found, the price shot up from Shs1,500 to Shs1,700 per 500 mils bottle.
