From an idyllic childhood in Mbale to a life that helped shape African literature, this Footprints Podcast episode follows Professor Timothy Wangusa’s journey of self-discovery, artistry, leadership, and the power of three words that set his compass. Born in 1942 in colonial Uganda, he grew up under Masaba’s Mountain, nourished by folklore, Bible stories, and schoolroom tales that stirred an early love of language.
Herding cattle was his first classroom; formal schooling began at a missionary primary in Manafwa, where compulsory orations introduced him to John the Apostle, “Baana bange mwagalanenga” (love one another), a phrase that ignited his lifelong fascination with words.
A bibliophile through junior school, Nabumali High (O-Level), and King’s College Budo (A-Level), Wangusa studied English at Makerere, writing his first poem as an undergraduate. During his master’s at the University of Leeds, a satirical notice, “The State is my Shepherd”, sparked his renowned “Psalms 23, Part II.” His passion yielded a distinguished body of work, including Salutations: Poems; Upon This Mountain; A Pattern of Dust; Anthem for Africa; Africa’s New Brood; and “A Taxi Driver on His Death.” His writing blends folklore, Christian-inflected maxims, and clear-eyed reflections on Uganda’s public life.
Returning home, he joined Makerere’s Department of Literature (1969), beginning three decades in academia. He describes teaching as “an absolute pleasure,” later serving as Head of Department and Dean of Arts. Beyond campus, he was Uganda’s Minister of Education (1985–86), a Member of Parliament (1989–96), and Vice Chancellor of Uganda Christian University (2003–2017).
Among proud moments: a standing ovation after a lecture on poetic form; “Psalms 23, Part II” recognized as an East African classic; and the poem read by the President during a Makerere graduation. Choosing transition on his terms, he left Makerere at 60 (not 75) to embrace new leadership roles; during COVID-19 he moved classes online. With homes in Mukono and Manafwa, he continues to write poetry and articles in retirement, and is currently at work on his third novel.
Wangusa’s journey reminds us that vocation can be awakened by seemingly small encounters, a story, a phrase, three words, and that where there is passion, there is purposefulness. His counsel to leaders, young and old: meet change with optimism, initiate your own transitions, and keep finding meaning in the work.
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©Blurb written byDivine Karungi
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In Nairobi, a conversation with Sam Kirabo unfolded like a meditation on gifts, leadership, and service. His very name carries meaning, Kirabo translates as “gift,” or nechi cho ncho mgenu in his language, and it is a name he embodies in both word and deed.
Asked about the gifts he possesses, Kirabo responded with humility. “There are many gifts,” he admitted, “but I know there are certain things God has given me that I am able to share with the world.” With a smile, he added, “You have two hands. One is dominant. My dominant hand is the support hand.”
This posture of support had been present since his campus days, whether in worship at St. Francis Chapel, serving in music spaces, or showing up to enable others. “It’s almost a disease, availability,” he joked. “You’re in Nairobi and stuck? Call me. Even when I’m not physically present, I’ll find a way. That’s my gift: helping people do what God has called them to do.”
The timing was apt. CivSource Africa and CivLegacy Foundation are preparing for the inaugural Leaders’ Gala and Ball, an event grounded in the conviction that when leaders are well, organizations and communities thrive. In this spirit, Kirabo’s words offered a fitting prelude.
His connection to CivSource dates back to 2018–2019, a period that sharpened his leadership awareness. Yet when asked when he first led, his answer was immediate: “Leading myself.” That journey crystallized at Worship Harvest’s Harvest Institute in 2018, a year-long program built on John Maxwell’s teachings and practical experiences like forming a missional community, building a tech team, and empowering others. “If I don’t lead myself,” he reflected, “I may not be able to lead others. Sometimes self-leadership is telling yourself: get up, shower, brush your teeth, and go do the work.” That season also birthed his book, Funding Your Dream.
At CivSource Africa, Kirabo served as right-hand support in the CEO’s office, showing initiative, researching, mapping paths forward, and helping the team succeed. One moment stayed with him: being told he was not technical “…yet.” That single word shifted his mindset. From then on, he tackled assignments with confidence, from travel navigation to partner research.
Stories of his quiet presence abound. At a retreat in Chobe, he anticipated a forgotten need, thank-you cards for staff, and had already brought them. “Supporting leaders is learning who they are, anticipating needs, and meeting them before they’re spoken,” he said. His trustworthiness extended so far he was even entrusted with the CEO’s children. “I am here because of CivSource,” he affirmed.
For him, leadership is less about titles and more about helping others become. He called it discipleship: a “life-on-life walk,” as ordinary as reminding someone to use deodorant or buying shoes for a volunteer. Quoting Maxwell, “everything rises and falls on leadership”, he emphasized that enabling one person often unlocks many more. He spoke with joy about a volunteer he trained who now leads sound at Worship Harvest Naira, a living example of multiplied impact.
As CivSource Africa approaches its eighth anniversary on October 1, 2025, Kirabo offered three reflections. First, celebrate people: “Your work is done by people. Celebrate presence, celebrate gifts, celebrate who they are.” Second, respect everyone and build family: “You treated security, kitchen, and cleaning staff like family, the same tea as the CEO. That isn’t common. It builds belonging.” The third, he smiled, was still on its way.
Threaded through his life are the small, unglamorous acts that make big things possible: a phone call made, a room set, research done, a thank-you card handed at just the right time. He does not seek the spotlight. “Everyone has something like this,” he explained. “Name your gift. Then go all the way with it.”
For him, the dominant hand is not the one that grasps recognition, but the one that steadies others so they can shine.
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On a warm afternoon in Nairobi, the hum of city life spilled through the windows of a quiet meeting space. Inside, laughter and memory flowed freely as Jacqueline Asiimwe, lawyer, activist, and CEO of CivSource Africa, settled into conversation with Francis and Dora Musingizi, a couple deeply entwined in Africa’s leadership story.
This year CivSource Africa turns eight, marking the milestone with the launch of the Leaders’ Oasis, a retreat space envisioned for leadership renewal, and the inaugural Leaders’ Gala and Ball. Yet before the lights of Kampala’s Serena Hotel, there was this intimate reflection in Nairobi, a reminder that leadership is, at its core, about humanity, healing, and hope.
When asked to introduce herself, Dora smiled: “I am a people lover. I am a good lover. I also want to call myself a community builder.” Once Executive Director of UGANET and now at Raising Voices, Dora has also shaped “healing spaces” where women, young leaders, and communities rediscover their strength. “I bask in all these identities. I’m a mother, a wife, a child of God. They all make me who I am.”
Francis, her husband and Africa Director at water.org, speaks with urgency: “I look at myself as a builder of leaders. I believe Africa, together with the global South, can be empowered to take their place at the top.” For him, leadership is powered by knowledge, creativity, and inner fire.
In 2017, CivSource Africa launched its first leadership retreats, inviting leaders not to strategize but to breathe. Dora, among the first attendees, admitted: “I expected fundraising sessions. I was shocked, it was about wellness.” That experience helped her and her team endure COVID-19. “Leaders that are not well don’t lead well,” she said.
Francis later joined a men’s retreat. “It was mind-blowing. I saw leadership differently, connecting with creativity, leading from authenticity.” He carried its lessons into water.org, even reshaping his office into a space of peace and creativity. A toy car given during the retreat reminded him: “The speed of change is unprecedented. Our inner fire must match that speed.”
Reflecting on Africa’s leadership, Francis asked: “Where have the leaders gone? Where has leadership gone? We live in a forest of leaders, but a desert of leadership.” History, he said, will judge this generation together. Dora added that leaders should create calm within chaos, yet too often lose wellness in noise and disconnection.
Both agree CivSource Africa created something rare: a community that nurtures leaders for wholeness, not just output. “You hardly hear of someone inviting leaders to be loved, pampered, and honored,” Dora said. “Seven years later, I still have my go-to community.”
As CivSource marks eight years, Francis envisions it as a community-builder offering strength for the mountains ahead. Dora sees ripples becoming waves: colleagues she encouraged to join now lead as executive directors. “You’re shaping leaders who are shaping others. You’re creating ripples that will soon become an ocean.”
For Francis and Dora, leadership is not about titles or legacy but wellness, love, and soulfulness. And for CivSource Africa, eight years on, that fire continues to spread, igniting leaders, communities, and a continent.
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Nairobi’s late-morning light spilled across the Ford Foundation hallway as a warm, precise voice began: “Good morning, good afternoon, good evening from wherever you’re listening to us.” The host was Jacqueline Asiimwe, lawyer, activist, and CEO within the CivSource Africa Galaxy, recording a special prelude to the Leaders’ Gala & Ball (2 October). Her guest: Margaret Mliwa, Regional Director, Ford Foundation, East Africa, unable to attend in person, intent that her voice would “be in the room.”
Before policy came something closer. “Tell us something we wouldn’t know,” Jacqueline said. Margaret smiled: “My name means fighter. I fight my battles, people don’t expect it because I smile a lot.” Then a quick stab of nostalgia: “I love cassava, boiled, fried, roasted. In Uganda, I buy roast and carry it back for breakfast.” Leadership, like culture, begins near the ground.
When did leadership first recognize her? Primary school: head girl. Secondary school: head girl again. New A-Level school: head girl again. Eighth of twelve children, with two nephews her age, she wondered what others kept seeing. Her instinct was to serve from the background, “My strength is in the kitchen,” where real work is prepared, yet life kept escorting her to the front of the house. “People must be seeing something,” she decided. “So I began to embrace it.”
What holds her steady? Three anchors:
Empathy. Leadership is service, and service is relational. “You’re not serving in isolation.” As Regional Director she returns to simple questions: Why are we here? What are we doing? What is our core mandate? Only then: What is our shared vision?
Compassion. Teams carry go-getters and quiet temperaments; peaks and valleys; strengths and limits. “We have to think about our humanness with compassion,” she says, for others and ourselves.
Generosity. Grace as daily practice. People arrive like weather, sunlit one morning, overcast the next. “Extend grace in the valley, on the mountaintop, even when they’re irritated. Allow everyone to be who they are.”
At Ford Foundation, leadership is a throughline. “We fund institutions, ideas, and individuals.” Strong institutions require vision and systems that endure “long after the leader has left.” For individuals, Ford looks for “pockets of change”, people moving the world in their contexts, sometimes quietly, always persistently.
The work is urgent and uneven, closing civic space; gender, disability, climate, and economic justice. “You take ten steps forward, then ten steps back.” The map shifts; the answer is to keep refilling people, building cohorts to compare notes, share courage, and trade practical wisdom.
On the Experience Retreat (hosted by CivSource Africa and CivLegacy), Margaret is clear: “Life-changing.” She arrived low, wondering if she should quit. The space lifted, scent, softness, intentional design. Facilitation invited candor; the language of chakras helped her name what had dimmed; a fire ceremony helped her lay it down. “Whatever I burned in that fire, I burned. I came back fresh to self. Confidence returned.” Most of all, cohort: “You realize you’re not the only one.”
As CivSource Africa turns eight on 1 October, and the Gala launches the Leaders’ Oasis, a purpose-built retreat space, Margaret offers counsel: embed indigenous and communal grammars of leadership into contemporary practice. Think enterprise leadership, more horizontal than vertical. “More of others and less of us. Leadership is building, mentoring, coaching, holding hands, crying with people, laughing with your people. When you fail, we have failed. When you manage, we have won.”
She will miss being in the room, but her voice will travel with the program. In a city of urgency and poise, the conversation returns to first things, grace, shared vision, collective strength, and the quiet confidence of a leader often pulled from kitchen to front of house, not for spotlight, but to feed a room.
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As anticipation builds for the first-ever Leaders’ Gala and Ball, hosted by CivSource Africa and CivLegacy Foundation on 2 October 2025 at Serena Hotel Kampala, a special prelude has already set the tone. Jacqueline Asiimwe, CEO of CivSource Africa and host of the Gala, recorded a wide-ranging conversation with Winnie Byanyima, a formidable African leader who could not be physically present but whose voice and wisdom will still resonate in the Gala hall. “What better way to bring her voice and thoughts into the room than by recording with her?” Jacqueline Asiimwe remarked.
Byanyima rejected the idea that leadership begins with a title. “Every human being is a leader in some way. I don’t know when I first became one, but I remember at home.” As a child nicknamed Karagua for her quickness, she became her mother’s trusted assistant, often making decisions in her absence. She catalogued her father’s library, led literacy groups, and supported her mother’s women’s club. “I didn’t wake up one day to be a leader. I grew into it.”
Reflecting on decades of service, she is candid: “I’m probably a very imperfect leader. Even now, I see myself as a work in progress.” Her practice is rooted in teams and psychological safety. “My first task in a new role is to set up a team that complements me. The biggest success I’ve had is bringing together the best team possible.” She admits courage is not always easy:“You must allow people to lead in their areas and respect the challenge they give you. When things are difficult, you must build the courage to table the issue. I’m not good at that, but I keep trying.”
Her most memorable insight is leading from the rear. “If my team has worked hard, why should I take their moment? Let them take the stage, and I will sit back and watch them lead.” For her, leadership is a symphony, not a solo act. “Sharing credit is so critical. The more you do that, the more success you get, because the team feels they are taking the credit with you.”
Turning to Africa, Byanyima spoke candidly about the continent’s leadership crisis. “We must liberate ourselves from an inferiority complex. For heaven’s sake, can’t you dispense justice in a kitenge? Just because they left this for us, do we have to keep it?” She lamented the hypocrisy of laws that deny girls safe healthcare. “Twenty percent of maternal deaths are teenagers, often from unsafe abortions. We must save our girls. First, we must liberate ourselves from mental slavery, as Bob Marley says. We must ask: what do our children need? And write laws that fit our purpose.”
She challenged Africa’s elite culture of entitlement: “My generation was privileged. We inherited the colonial project, but too many saw it as an entitlement rather than a duty to transform it. We became parasitic on the state, imitating colonialists rather than serving our people.” Yet, she also sees opportunity: “In the global shifts of today, there is neglect of Africa. And that neglect is the opportunity for us to look inward, solve our problems, and set our own priorities.”
Though she will not walk the red carpet on Gala night, Winnie Byanyima’s words will fill the room, reminding leaders that true greatness lies not in crowns or titles but in authenticity, courage, and service. “I want to be a leader who empowers other leaders.” Her call is both a challenge and an inspiration:
“The opportunity is now for Africa to look inward and rise.”
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You will never experience growth if you confine yourself to a life of stagnation. In this episode of the Footprints Podcast, Hon. Victoria Sekitoleko traces a life “always on the move” and shows how mindset powers both leadership and personal growth.
Her first lesson is self-worth: “It’s a joy to be me.” She learned it early in Jinja, nurtured by a father who never lumped his five daughters together as “the girls,” but called each by name and declared leaders in all of them.
Movement shaped her. As a child she transferred between primary schools—distance, quality, and at times hostility toward her family forced change—until she settled at Walikuba Estate School, then Iganga Girls Junior School for three years after Primary Six (there was no Primary Seven), and finally Gayaza High School in 1964 for her entire secondary education.
At Uganda Development Bank, where she served as an Agricultural Banking Officer, she helped pioneer a Women’s Movement in a male-dominated office, organizing around practical needs like clean water and hygiene in workplace restrooms. In 1985, amid the HIV pandemic, she led awareness efforts on STDs that later informed staff-wide education when she became Head of Administration.
Beyond the bank, she worked with the Friendly Hands Organization, focused on poverty alleviation, first as secretary general, later as chairperson, and was nominated to the preparatory meeting for the World Women’s Meeting in Nairobi, where Ugandan delegates built an umbrella to support women’s organizations.
Appointed Minister for Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries in 1987 by President Yoweri Museveni, she served nine demanding years as one of the early female ministers, without predecessors to mentor them. She helped launch the Best Farmer Awards, brokered scholarships for outstanding farmers to further study in the United States, and secured tractors to boost productivity, practical wins that changed livelihoods.
Leadership also tested her. Some colleagues spread claims that her sector received “special budgets.” The Minister of Finance disproved the rumour with records, but the episode revealed the costs of public service and the reality of sabotage, despite honest work.
After leaving politics, she joined the United Nations, serving in Zimbabwe, Mongolia, and China. She had prepared three years in advance, informing the president of her plan to transition and learning French to serve effectively in an international arena.
At sixty-two she retired from the UN and returned home equipped to thrive. Accepting that change is constant, she planned for reintegration and financial independence: establishing privately run public libraries to supplement education; organising reading competitions; and founding a public speaking school. She continues to champion agri-business and women’s leadership. “There is a lot of work to do here in Uganda,” she says.
Her journey distills clear counsel: know who you are; stay alert to your context and the people in it; listen well; set goals and plan for change before it arrives. Be pragmatic yet tenacious in a world where not everyone has your interests at heart. Guard your mindset against self-sabotage, and, above all, remain adaptable, because to thrive, you must keep moving.
©Blurb written byDivine Karungi
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The eleventh commandment, “Thou shalt not give up,” commands that one must persevere in the faceof every obstacle. In this installment of the Footprints Podcast, Anthony Modesto Opio, fondly known as the Stevie Wonder of Uganda, shares defining moments from his seventy-three years of life, from his childhood and career tohis advocacy for societal change and his vision to promote world peace.
Born in 1951 in Banda, Kampala, Anthony recalls the ever-changing nature of his family’s residences due to his father’s work, which required frequent transfers. From Nakawa toEntebbe, Mukono, Lugazi, Bombo, Nakasongola, and Gulu, before eventually returning to Bombo, he experienced constant uprooting. These frequent relocations meant that Anthony had to repeat Primary One three times withinshort spans of time.
He later attended Saint Mary’s College Kisubi for high school, where his interest in music blossomed. He joined the Skylac Jazz Band and became a member of the school guitar club. Tragedy struck when, in an attempt to stop a fight between two boys, he lost his left eye. Multiple surgeries were carried out to try and restore his sight, but the damage was irreversible. This condition significantly hindered his studies during his A Levels. To support himself, Anthony took on various side jobs.
During the period of religious persecution under Idi Amin’s regime, Anthony fled to Kenya in 1977 after the assassination of Archbishop Janani Jakaliya Luwum. Following thepolitical transition ahead of the 1980 elections, he returned to Uganda and was elected leader of the Democratic Party. However, he was deeply troubled by the political atmosphere, which he observed was rooted in “fear and threats” rather than a genuine drive to address citizens’ concerns.
Barely three years into his leadership, Anthony endured a brutal assault by eight soldiers. The attack left him half-dead in a ditch, with his right eye ruptured. Now completely blind, his wife left their marriage, convinced that he would becomea burden.
Refusing to be defined by his disability, Anthony enrolled at the Machakos Blind Training School in Kenya, where he learned carpentry and cooking and even joined a band. These skills enabled him to live independently; he could grow and cook his own food, make furniture, and play musical instruments despite his blindness.
Upon his return to Uganda, he became his own greatest asset, performing at weddings and festivals to earn a living. He used his music with purpose, spreading messages ofself-love and empowerment. His song Black Is Beautiful encouraged Africans to embrace their skin color and reject harmful practices such as bleaching. "No Discrimination" became a rallying cry against stereotypes and the limited opportunities faced by artists with disabilities.
Anthony’s latest goal is to perform his song War is Bad for the Children of the World at the United Nations alongside renowned record producer Lionel Richie. His lifelongvision of promoting peace and harmony is evident throughout his story. He attributes his achievements to discipline and resilience, living proof of the eleventh commandment.
His journey offers a powerful lesson: leadership, whether over oneself or over others, is always a test of perseverance. And in life, regardless of its unpredictable twists, it is our response that determines whether we can successfully navigate transitions or be overcome by them.
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©Blurb written by Divine Karungi
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This is where the story gets complicated and compelling.
Mary didn’t just study the law. She fought it, fled it, then came back to fix it. After blazing through a male-dominated development course, she crossed continents to study law in the UK, fueled by injustice and ambition. She returned home, newly married, hopeful, and completely unprepared for the storm named Idi Amin.
One false accusation later, her husband was dragged off to Gulu. His freedom? Granted because the dictator was “in a good mood.” No, that’s not fiction. That’s Uganda’s reality. They fled to Nairobi, surviving on meager salaries and maximum grace.
If this part of her story sounds like a political thriller with too much plot, it is. But nestled in the chaos is a battered love story marked by war, five miscarriages, mysterious women calling her home to claim her husband, and the kind of resilience that makes the rest of us look soft.
Then came the miracles, Samuel and Richard. Then came the storms, tumors, surgery, loss of sight, and a pain that could’ve unmade anyone. But not Mary. She clung to her faith. And her husband? She calls him her anchor, her miracle, her person.
This isn’t just a survival tale. It’s a masterclass in how not to break when everything else does. By the time she returned to Uganda, Mary didn’t need to prove anything. So she started building.
She taught at the Law Development Centre. Served at the Electoral Commission. Became a High Court Judge in Gulu during the LRA war. Yes, that's Gulu. And while rebels roamed and fear hung like smoke, Mary presided with wisdom, honesty, and three padlocks on her door.
Her court wasn’t cold; it was conscious. She judged not just by evidence but by empathy. She understood the soil crimes grew from. And that scared people more than any sentence ever could.
Then came another revolution: money. Specifically, putting it in the hands of women. She co-founded the Women’s Finance Trust Bank when banks still treated wives like invisible extensions of their husbands. Men complained. Mary smiled and built anyway.
She led FIDA. Launched the Women’s Situation Room. Held elections to account. And when the curtain finally dropped? She walked into retirement, not to rest, but to give. Today, she counsels couples with more empathy than most marriage manuals ever muster.
This is her legacy chapter. The part where she stops fighting for space and starts giving it away.
Because when you’ve survived regimes, rapists, tumors, and tax codes, you don’t just talk about leadership.
You become it.
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©Blurb written byDivine Karungi
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Becoming Ms. Hon. Rtd. Justice Mary I. D. Maitum
Before she wore the robes of Justice, before she stood at the intersections of law and legacy, Ms. Hon. Rtd. Justice Mary I. D. Maitum was simply a girl with a bruised beginning and a bookshelf full of ambition.
Born into the crosswinds of emotional disorder and raised between two homes and three stepmothers, Ms. Hon. Rtd. Justice Mary I. D. Maitum’s childhood was anything but scripted. Life did not offer her ease. It offered her edges, sharp, uneven, and unforgiving. But in those rough corners, she found shape. A father in transit gifted her rare moments of tenderness. A mother, steeled by life, carved her with structure and discipline so unflinching it could rival any army's code.
Her schooling followed her life’s rhythm: erratic, improvised, and persistent. Kaberamaido when she was with her father. Galake when her mother held the reins. Yet somewhere between the relocations, the silences, and the strictness, a fire began to flicker.
That fire found its name at Namagunga. A scholarship not only offered her a desk and a uniform, it gave her permission to bloom. What began as defiance turned into leadership. What started as survival became intention. She read Shakespeare like scripture and tucked away lessons from every novel, every face, every fall. Books taught her what the world wouldn’t. And in return, she taught the world how to rise with a spine full of stories.
This is not nostalgia.
This is origin.
And Ms. Hon. Rtd. Justice Mary I. D. Maitum?
She didn’t escape her story; she mastered it.
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©Blurb written by Divine Karungi
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Our lives, whether we know it or not, follow the structure of Freytag’s Pyramid: exposition, inciting incident, rising action, climax, falling action, resolution, and denouement. In this episode of the Footprints Podcast, Alex Mukulu, a renowned Ugandan playwright, shares fresh, unfiltered insights drawn from his life as a leader and maestro of theater in Uganda.
Born and raised in Namutamba village, Mityana, Mr. Mukulu recalls being inspired by the vibrant Rwandese neighbors who sang and danced with joy. His artistic spark may also run in the family—his aunt played violin in the Kabaka’s palace. By the time he joined Namilyango College School, Mukulu had already written plays and won awards. Later, at Makerere University, where he studied film and drama, he founded the African Professional Troupe of the Absurd.
With four decades of experience, Mr. Mukulu’s work draws deeply from personal and national history, government overthrows, social upheaval, and cultural evolution. Inspired by African writers like Ngugi wa Thiong'o and Chinua Achebe, he tells stories through metaphor and character, avoiding emotional bias. His plays are not just performances; they’re provocations for thought and conversation.
He’s honed his ability to express themes like parenthood or grief through what he calls "illusive theatre." For example, Springs of Tears (1979) was born from personal heartbreak. Other acclaimed works include 30 Years of Bananas (1991), I Killed the Archbishop (1984), and The Guest of Honor (1994), all rooted in the complexities of Ugandan society.
Yet, despite his success, Mukulu views himself not as a leader but as a “victim of his talent.” His craft has come with sacrifices, particularly isolation. Writing, thinking, and plotting consumed most of his time. But his unwavering commitment, self-awareness, and humility have kept him grounded. “Pride,” he warns, “makes artists lose sight of their identity, purpose, and vision.”
Today, Uganda’s theater faces a decline. Mukulu attributes this to complacency and resistance to change. In an era of globalization and rapid technology, he says the arts must evolve or be left behind. Relevance, he insists, is everything. Even in his senior years, he remains open to learning and reinvention.
His next act? Reviving Ugandan theater. His upcoming play, Kulunkalu ne Kulumbisi (Yellow City versus Red Ghetto), inspired by Romeo and Juliet, delves into social and political unity. With the question, “Do you know what you want to die for?” Mukulu challenges us to live and create with conviction.
His story is filled with lessons for artists, leaders, and dreamers alike. It teaches us to seek purpose, embrace humility, and stay relevant in the face of change. As with every story arc, the journey is not just about the climax but about staying true to oneself through the resolution and into the final scene.
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© Blurb written by Divine Karungi
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No one wants the word “quitter” written on their gravestone. In this episode of the Footprints Podcast, Marilyn Skinner shares her riveting journey as a leader of stalwart faith amidstseemingly endless contingencies. Her unfaltering strength of character inspires courage as true leaders do not shirk responsibility or quit, but remain steadfast in their purpose.
Marilyn Skinner, née Marilyn Dawson in 1955, was raised in a Christian household in Canada. Marilyn shares fondrecollections of spending time with her grandmother and playing the piano, an instrument she began studying at the age of three. Despite being a shy girl, initially, she found solace in the Church, where she played the keyboard forthe choir.
At sixteen years old, she joined a Christian rock band that concentrated on evangelizing to the youth in her area. This experience was pivotal in her life as she discovered her true passion; which was preaching and inspiring others to lead better lives through the love of God.
She resolved to first complete her high school diploma, as per her father’s guidance, before traveling across America with the band for evangelism as an official member. Marilyn states that it was the ‘most rewarding thing she ever did,’ as she witnessed the transformation within her communities and country.
Their campaign not only addressed the subject of faith but also drug addiction amidst the contentious ‘hippie culture’ at the time.
In 1974, Marilyn married Gary, the guitarist of the rock band, and the duo served as youth pastors in smaller Churches in Canada where they hosted worship events and programs for teenagers.
In 1979, they moved to Zambia and later to Uganda for missionary work. She admits to having been reluctant about coming to Uganda as she had heard of the extremist leadership of Idi Amin and the pogrom that came with it. She recalls several traumatic incidents such as driving over numerous corpses on a daily due to the indiscriminate massacres, strict military curfews that resulted in the shooting of pregnant women on site when they exited their homes past curfew due to labor onsets, and a burglary where her life, and that of her children, was threatened.
Marilyn emphasizes that it was only faith that God wouldcontinually protect her family that enabled her to persevere and believe that she had a purpose to fulfill through her work in Uganda.
Marilyn and her husband felt led to start a church in Kampala to transform lives and give hope to the youth in Uganda. In 1986, they miraculously acquired the present day, Watoto Church Building in downtown Kampala despite the civil wars and power transitions in the country. Marilyn cultivated the music ministry at Watoto Church using her gift for music and its instruments to mentor the children there. She contributed to the set-up of homes to shelter orphaned children during the AIDS epidemic and later supported their formal education.
After 41 years of service to the community at Watoto Church, Marilyn and her husband retired from the ministry. She states that the transition was seamless as they had made preparations for it, five years prior. She shares how the hardest part of it all, is adjusting to the slower pace of life in retirement. Marilyn shares how she is gradually adjusting to her supportive role to the new leaders of the church as opposed to her initial duty at the frontlines of their ministry and is grateful for the endless protection and love of God that sustained her over the years.
Marilyn’s journey is one of perseverance, resilience, and faith toward a vision to bring hope to a community that was experiencing very tragic times. She inspires leaders to notgive up and choose faith over their fears because leaders must have courage to face change and bring forth transformation.
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© Blurb written by Divine Karungi
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The greatest accolade in any human life is not wealth or fame, it is discovering and fulfilling one’s true purpose. In this powerful episode of the Footprints Podcast, we sit with Pastor Gary Skinner, founder of Watoto Church, as he shares the remarkable journey that led him to embrace a divine calling to serve, transform, and love a continent.
Born in Umtali (present-day Mutare, Zimbabwe) to missionary parents, Gary grew up immersed in the rhythms of faith and service. A quiet and introspective child, he spent his early years in Eastern Transvaal, South Africa, where his passions leaned toward the natural world. Fascinated by animals and their taxonomy, he once dreamed of becoming a game warden, until he felt a deep, unmistakable call to minister to people instead. At first reluctant, believing humans were far more complex than wildlife, Gary eventually surrendered to a mission greater than himself.
After completing high school, he pursued a diploma in Theology in Canada and travelled across America with a Christian rock band, where he met and married his wife, Marilyn. Together, they served in Zambia before following God’s leading to Uganda, a journey that began covertly, under the shadow of Idi Amin’s regime. His first visit required secrecy and shelter in Mbale, reflecting the harsh religious persecution of the time. After securing approval from church leaders in Canada, Gary and his family officially returned to Uganda to begin the work of planting a church in Kampala.
What he found was a city scarred by tyranny. He recounts the fear, the bloodshed, and the moments his family was held at gunpoint. But still, he stayed, because he believed transformation was not only possible, it was inevitable. With his wife, Gary founded Kampala Pentecostal Church (now Watoto Church) in the heart of Kampala.
The church soon became a hub of hope, especially during the height of the HIV/AIDS crisis. Through their message of abstinence, faithfulness, and Christ-centered living, the ministry brought healing to both body and soul. Their compassion extended further with the founding of Watoto Child Care Ministries, which has since provided shelter, education, and love to nearly 5,000 vulnerable children.
As lead pastor, Gary innovated spiritually and structurally, introducing the "cell model", small fellowship groups that brought church closer to the people. This decentralized approach empowered local leadership and deepened community bonds.
Over the years, Gary became not just a preacher, but a builder of people, shaping generations of young leaders with a vision for impact and integrity. At the age of seventy, he retired from active pastoral ministry, having laid out a succession plan a decade earlier. With wisdom and humility, he prepared the next generation to lead and continued to mentor from the sidelines. In this episode, he reflects candidly on the emotional and spiritual terrain of retirement, emphasizing the importance of self-knowledge beyond titles. “It is not about your title,” he says. “If you are confident in who you are, and purposeful as a leader, adjusting to transition becomes not just possible, but joyful.”
This is a testimony. A story of faith under fire. Of planting roots in dry ground. And of the quiet courage it takes to stay when everything around you says go.
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© Blurb written by Divine Karungi
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In Part 2 of this powerfully layered episode, we return to the ever-unfolding story of Erelu Bisi Adeleye-Fayemi, picking up the thread, quite literally, of her metaphorical wrapper.
In African tradition, the wrapper is more than fabric. It is identity. It is inheritance. It is presence. It covers, it protects, it speaks without sound. And in Bisi’s hands, the wrapper transforms, becoming sanctuary, strategy, andsymbol. Her wrapper carries stories of advocacy and resistance, of generational wisdom and political boldness, of ancestral whispers and future blueprints.
In her 2020 book Where Is Your Wrapper?, Bisi shares a defining story, one that continues to shape her vision of womanhood, solidarity, and social responsibility. She recalls a moment in a Ugandan marketplace where a woman suddenly went into labour. Instinctively, the other market women circled around her, raising their wrappers to form a makeshift wall of dignity and care. It was quiet, unspoken sisterhood. No orders given. No questions asked. Just womenwrapping around one of their own, literally and spiritually.
That image stayed with Bisi, becoming both metaphor and mission. She often says that every woman should be ready to “bring out her wrapper”, to cover, to protect, to hold space for others when the world offers no shelter. The wrapper, to her,is a living symbol of duty, empathy, kindness, and power shared.
As First Lady of Ekiti State, she wore her wrapper not just with elegance but with deep intention, using her platform to spearhead key legislation against gender-based violence, fight stigma around HIV and mental health, and establishprotective policies for minors and vulnerable communities. She didn’t just step into leadership, she wrapped herself in it, redefining what it means to wield power with empathy and vision.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, when sexual violence surged behind closed doors, Bisi joined other Nigerian First Ladies to declare an “Indefinite State of Emergency.” The result? A wave of legal reforms across 97% of Nigerian states.But she didn’t stop there. That same year, she launched the Wrapper for Women Initiative, delivering support to over 60,000 households in Ekiti State. It was policy in motion, feminist care scaled into action, all inspired by the humble strength of a wrapper.
In this episode, Bisi reflects on the tension between civil society and government, the wisdom of having a backup plan, and the clarity that comes from knowing when to retreat, regroup, or rewrap. Her wrapper carries legacy, notjust for herself, but for the women she mentors, the movements she supports, and the communities she continues to nurture.
She reminds us that leadership doesn’t always roar, but it must always be rooted. That a wrapper, like purpose, isn’t something you pick up in passing, it’s something you wrap around your soul.
Where’s your wrapper?
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© Blurb written by Divine Karungi
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This installment of the Footprints Podcast explores the remarkable journey of Bisi Adeleye Fayemi, feminist thinker, advocate, and leader. Her passion for change, vision for women’s empowerment, and strength of values have shaped policies, transformed lives, and advanced the rights of African women globally. As First Lady of Ekiti State, she redefined leadership through compassion, advocacy, and bold legislative action.
Refined as a reader and writer from an early age, thanks to her father’s rigorous essay assignments, Bisi grew into a confident, articulate young woman. The debates that followed her writing nurtured her critical thinking and sharpened her voice as a leader. From her mother, she learned the importance of generosity and using one’s platform to uplift others.
She studied History at Obafemi Awolowo University, where she met her husband. After returning to England in 1988, she earned a Master's in Gender and Equality at Middlesex University. She held early jobs as a sandwich maker and civil servant before joining Akina Mama wa Afrika in 1991. There, she launched initiatives supporting African women inmates, championed mental health awareness, and co-founded the Black Women in Europe Network.
Determined to extend this impact to the continent, Bisi co-founded The African Women's Leadership Institute (AWLI)
in Uganda in 1996, alongside Stella Mukasa. The initiative empowered young African women with tools to challenge patriarchy and lead transformative change. Its success led to expansion in Nigeria, Kenya, and South Africa.
As co-founder and first Executive Director of the African Women’s Development Fund (AWDF), she revolutionized feminist philanthropy in Africa, supporting grassroots women’s organizations with critical funding and visibility.
Her transition to political life came in 2010 when she became First Lady of Ekiti State. With a well-planned exit from AWDF, she stepped into public office ready to act. In that role, she pushed for progressive legislation, including a gender-based violence law, mental health and HIV protection bills, and shelter systems for women and girls in distress. She also promoted human rights education and policy reform.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, Bisi worked with other first ladies to declare an “Indefinite State of Emergency” against rising sexual violence. This advocacy helped secure gender protection laws in nearly every Nigerian state.
Now in retirement, Bisi mentors and coaches women in leadership, legacy building, and personal growth. Through her books, Where is Your Wrapper? and Demand and Supply, she continues to amplify women’s voices and advocate for justice. Her legacy is a call to leaders: remain rooted in purpose, resilient through change, and committed to doing what’s right, no matter the season.
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Many people do not realize that life is about doing your best to thrive with the resources at your immediate disposal. This episode of the Footprints Podcast explores the journey of Samuel Kazibwe as he shares his story of valour in the face ofunsolicited afflictions and the actions that were pivotal to his livelihood, along with his wisdom on how to navigate unforeseen transitions.
Amid a sea of memories, Samuel vividly recalls the lessons on selling food items like maize and coffee, which he learned from his uncle. These lessons equipped him with skills that later sustained his work and livelihood in an uncertain world of work. The second-born of seven children, Samuel was born and raised in the rural area of Butalaga. He was a sickly child and, as a result, was frequently absent from school during his primary years. After completing Primary Seven, he began trading in maize and fish before deciding to go to the capital city, Kampala, in search of more remunerative work due to his circumstances.
In Kawempe, Kampala, he worked at a Greek-owned bakery where his natural talent for arithmetic led to a promotion to head of distribution. This position gave him the opportunityto learn how to drive, as he observed and emulated the bakery driver. This skill eventually opened the door to his work as a special hire driver and, later, a twenty-five-year career with the Federation of Women Lawyers in Uganda (FIDA Uganda).
At FIDA, Samuel learned about violence in communities and the legislation surrounding domestic relations. He contributed to sensitization efforts around women’s rights and encouraged men to collaborate in the legal processes at FIDA during his time there. While driving the lawyers to legal outreach clinics, he sought permission from Resident District Commissioners regarding their work in target communities to facilitate the organization’s initiatives to aid women in those areas.
Unfortunately, Samuel was given a three-month notice of his impending layoff from the organization at a time when he least expected it. The prospect of living without a monthlystipend was unfamiliar, an experience common to many facing the inevitable transition into retirement. It was all the more jarring for him, as he did not receive any retirement benefits after many years of service. However, he resolved to use the three months at his disposal to economize and prioritize settling his family. Using his savings from fieldwork and outreach programs at FIDA, he set up his own residence back in his home area and established a subsistence farmwith his wife, which has kept the family self-reliant in his retirement.
Samuel explains that he is deeply grateful for the opportunities he had to learn from his uncle, whose wisdom instilled in him the values of hard work and perception, both as a food vendor and a driver. He learned to be resourceful by using the land and the money he had to manage his sudden transition to retirement. He emphasizes that one of the greatest necessities in retirement is food, making self-reliance crucial. He advises others to prepare for retirement early and to live below their means in order to save for the future.
Samuel Kazibwe’s story highlights the importance of using the resources at one’s disposal in the best way possible to thrive, regardless of one’s circumstances.
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© Blurb written by Divine Karungi
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In this episode of the Footprints podcast, Canon Jolly Babirukamu shares her remarkable seventy-four-year journey of service and mentorship. From her early years to teaching, retirement, and business, her story is one of resilience, leadership, and faith.
Born in Kabale, she moved to Rukungiri at eight, which she now considers home. She attended Nyakaina Primary School before joining Trinity College Nabbingo in 1965, where she served as a timekeeper, her first leadership role.
She later taught Home Economics at Gayaza High School and Kyebambe Girls' Secondary School, shaping young minds while supplementing her income with wedding cake baking. Eventually, she made the difficult decision to take early retirement to focus on family. To ensure her children received a good education, she ventured into business, opening a textile shop and sourcing materials from Dubai and India.
In 1980, Canon Jolly joined the Church of Uganda, becoming Chairperson of the Mother’s Union in 1984. She was committed to uplifting women, particularly those without formal education, equipping them with parenting and income-generating skills. By 2000, she became President of Kampala Diocese and the overall president across all Church of Uganda provinces, the only woman on the Anglican Consultative Council at the time. She revived and coordinated both the Women’s Network and the Peace and Justice Network, expanding the role of women in leadership.
As a grandmother herself, Canon Jolly became Chairperson of the Grandmothers Consortium, supporting elderly women raising their grandchildren in poverty-stricken areas like Rukungiri and Kigezi. The consortium fundraises to build homes with essential facilities such as pit latrines and kitchens.
Her commitment extends to volunteering with the Nyaka AIDS Foundation, training grandmothers in home-based care for children living with HIV. Through this initiative, many elderly women have regained confidence and taken on leadership roles in their communities.
Recognizing the need for accessible healthcare, her family founded the Babirukamu Foundation, which led to the construction of Kataryeba Health Centre in Rukungiri, offering charitable medical care to the community.
Canon Jolly emphasizes the importance of planning for retirement, discouraging sole reliance on children for financial security. She advocates for health insurance and using one’s active years to mentor and transform communities.
Her journey is a testament to strength, selflessness, and adaptability, proving that retirement is not an end, it is a new beginning. Through faith, hard work, and service, Canon Jolly continues to inspire generations.
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© Blurb written by Divine Karungi
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We bring you an episode of the Footprints Podcast featuring the legendary Dr. James Rwehabura Tumusiime. The scientist-turned-cartoonist-turned-editor-turned-media revolutionary narrates his journey as a leader, a journey rooted in culture, perseverance, and innovation that has left an indelible mark on Uganda's mass communication sector.
Dr. James narrates his time as a high school student at Mbarara High School and King’s College Budo, where he excelled at science and, as such, pursued a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture and Economics at Makerere University. He worked as a planning officer at the Ministry of Agriculture, Animal Industry, and Fisheries for five years until the coup when Milton Obote was ousted by Idi Amin Dada for the presidency.
Fleeing to Nairobi due to witch-hunting in Uganda, he picked up several skills and qualifications along the way that proved fundamental in his journey. He studied for his master’s degree; however, he still did not acquire a job related to agriculture in Kenya. He bravely ventured into the art sector and started drawing cartoons as well as comic strips, which he took to mainstream media like newspapers. He pioneered this nouveau prospect in the East African setting with characters and stories that were relatable to the social and cultural context of East Africa. He became popular under his pseudonyms, ‘Ekanya’ and ‘Bogi Benda.’
In 1986, Dr. James returned to Uganda, which was under the regime of the National Resistance Movement (NRM), led by President Museveni. He contributed to the founding of The New Vision Newspaper and served as Editor-in-Chief for eleven years before he retired. It is impressive how he went on to start Fountain Publishers in 1988, to promote literacy through both school-based and conventional books, becoming the first local publishinghouse in Uganda. Dr. James' vision to preserve the long-standing history and tradition of his country through books has played a pivotal role in the expansion of Uganda's media sector, with a predilection to cater to the human condition.
Notably, he also started the National Book Trust of Uganda (NABOTU) in 1997, the first local language-based radio station, 100.2 FM Radio West, in 1998, and founded the Igongo Cultural Centre in 2008, becoming a ‘job powerhouse’ for editors, artists, and musicians. His achievements demystified the precept that expansive establishments like his own can only be set up by foreigners or the government, inspiring young entrepreneurs in Uganda.
Dr. James states that his journey has been arduous at times; from political persecution to financial challenges at the time when the government withdrew funding, he had to be persistent as an individual, as well as a leader to his team. He shares lessons from his leadership, such as the significance of finding clarity and purpose. He utilizes ‘The 7 M’s’ to elaborate on the level of planning and foresightedness every leader must adopt to survive hardships and succeed, which includes money to finance a given cause, methods of execution, and clarity of purpose in every mission, among others. He emphasizes that leaders must be expectant of change and willing to adapt to it.
With a passion for his country and culture, Dr. James continues his work to liberate and inform people through literacy at Fountain Publishers today. His purposefulness and ability to try new things and bounce back amidst transition are critical.
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©Blurb written by Divine Karungi
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Everjoice Win - A Journey of Resilience and Leadership
In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Everjoice Win, a remarkable leader and advocate for women’s rights, whose journey began in the rural landscapes of Colonial Southern Rhodesia in 1965. Everjoice shares her vivid childhood memories, from her herbalist grandfather’s natural remedies to the magical belief that fish could fall from the sky, a whimsical interpretation of how fish came to wash ashore after the river flooding near her home.
Despite dreaming of careers as a teacher, nurse, or air hostess, Everjoice found herself navigating a vastly different path. After earning her first degree and feeling unfulfilled teaching English and history, she ventured into economics, only to realize her true passion lay in writing and literature. Her life took a pivotal turn when she met Terry, a researcher who opened her eyes to the struggles faced by black women in urban areas. This experience ignited a passion for activism, driving her to become an interpreter at the Women’s Action Group, where she became the first black woman in the organization.
Everjoice’s heart-wrenching stories of the women she encountered, victims of domestic violence and systemic injustice, paint a poignant picture of resilience in the face of adversity. With a deep commitment to empowering women, she spent 30 years championing their rights, participating in international platforms, and contributing to the launch of the transformative 16 DAYS Program. This initiative has sparked global conversations about violence against women and emphasizes that every small effort can lead to significant change.
Throughout our conversation, Everjoice reflects on the importance of community, the power of unity, and the impact of kindness. She believes there’s enough room for everyone to thrive, echoing her commitment to inclusivity and collaboration across generations.
Join us as Everjoice Win shares her extraordinary story of growth, the lessons learned from decades of advocacy, and her unwavering hope for the future. This episode is not just for those passionate about women's rights, but for anyone seeking inspiration to foster change in their communities.
Tune in and discover how even the smallest actions can ripple into monumental transformations, reminding us that together, we are more powerful than we realize.
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©Blurb written by Divine Karungi
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In this captivating follow up episode, we dive deeper into the life and legacy of Honourable Professor Morris Ogenga Latigo a leader whose resilience and compassion have profoundly impacted Ugandan politics and education. Prof. Latigo invites us to journey through his life, from growing up in Agago with his close-knit family to his rise in academia, where he inspired and supported young scholars on their paths.
As he reflects on advocating for Northern Uganda during challenging times, building critical infrastructure, and standing for truth amidst opposition, Prof. Latigo offers wisdom on leadership: “What marked your time?” and “You cannot force a person to change by demonizing them.” He shares the weight of choices in leadership: “We have chaos and choice both in our hands.” Through metaphors like “weighing sugar in the dark” and “lessons from the flat-topped acacia, pine trees, and equatorial forest,” he reminds us of nature’s guidance and possibilities.
Now retired and turning to agriculture, Prof. Latigo continues to sow seeds of progress. His message to today’s leaders is clear: embrace mentorship, openness, and change, for “true leadership lies in the legacy we leave behind.”
Listen in to be inspired by a journey that transcends titles, showing how one life can fuel a brighter future for generations.
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©Blurb written by Divine Karungi
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This episode of the Footprints Podcast features the inspiring journey of Honorable Professor Morris Ogenga Latigo, whose life story embodies the power of transformation when courageous individuals take action. With warmth and humility, he shares the highs and lows of his career, offering words of wisdom for leaders in every capacity.
Born in 1952, in Agago, Professor Morris grew up deeply connected to his parents. He fondly recalls the love and lessons they imparted, his mother’s special dish, "malakwang," and the early sense of responsibility he learned from working alongside his father in the family shop. These simple, yet meaningful moments laid the foundation for his later success.
A brilliant student, Professor Morris advanced quickly, skipping primary one and excelling in his studies. He thrived at Sir Samuel Baker Secondary School and later pursued Crop Science at university. His passion for knowledge led him to earn a Master’s in Zoology from the University of Nairobi and a PhD, propelling him into academia where he quickly rose to head the Faculty of Agriculture at Makerere University.
But what truly stands out is not just his academic achievements, but his heart for others. Professor Morris took it upon himself to support his students, even personally funding the education of three who are now proud successors in academia. His commitment to empowering others extended far beyond the classroom. He used a grant to build the first dormitory for girls in Saint Charles College Kalongo, opening doors for future generations.
Before he ever entered elective politics, Professor Morris was already advocating for his people. His articles, such as ‘Why must the Acholi suffer so much?’ during the dark times of the Atiak Massacre, demonstrated his belief that leadership isn’t about holding a title it’s about standing up for those in need. This same dedication later saw him serve as the Member of Parliament for Agago North County, where he worked tirelessly to bring electricity to underserved regions, among other achievements.
As one of the founders of the Forum for Democratic Change (FDC) and later as the Leader of the Opposition, Professor Morris’s leadership was marked by integrity and truth. He didn’t shy away from telling it like it was, whether exposing gaps in Universal Primary Education (UPE) or holding the government accountable on national revenue. He always did so with a calm, level-headed approach that inspired respect, even in the most challenging circumstances.
Upon retirement, Professor Morris found fulfillment in agriculture, a reminder that true leadership extends beyond the office. His story serves as a powerful example of how leaders can continue to thrive and make an impact long after they’ve transitioned from their formal roles.
In his reflections, Professor Morris emphasizes the importance of mentorship and openness to change, advising leaders to be "change ready." He believes a true legacy is one of progress, where the next generation builds on the foundation of those who came before them. His message is simple yet profound: leadership isn’t just about the here and now it’s about preparing others to carry the torch forward.
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©Blurb written by Divine Karungi
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