SNAKE IN A POT

This weekend I was honoured and privileged to be among the audience as our great friends Albert and Elizabeth marked their 25th wedding anniversary! Surrounded by family and friends, from all over the world, the celebration started with a short and nice service at the Kings Church in Epsom followed by a reception at the Langley Vale Village Hall. It was a reunion of sorts as some of us in the audience were seeing each other for the first time in over 20 years! We reflected on this beautiful couple’s journey of love, resilience, and commitment to each other, some of the major aspects that have sustained their marriage through life’s challenges. The celebration was a nostalgic tribute to their quarter-century together. Decorations in silver and white adorned the venue, accompanied by stories of how Albert found Liz and the speed at which things unfolded much to the surprise of friends and relatives then. The Kitamirikes, both former congregants at Kampala Pentecostal Church (now Watoto) ...

I am deeply honored and humbled to receive recognition for my contributions to the field of architecture. This acknowledgment from my alma mater holds profound meaning, as it was within the rooms at Makerere College School that my passion for design, diligence, and creative problem-solving first took root. My journey in architecture has been profoundly shaped by the exceptional education, mentorship, and opportunities provided by Macos! The guidance of dedicated teachers, the collaborative spirit of peers, and the school’s unwavering commitment to excellence instilled in me the values and skills that continue to drive my work today. To be celebrated by an institution that has played such a pivotal role in my growth is both inspiring and deeply moving. This recognition serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of giving back to the communities that nurture us. I remain committed to upholding the principles I learned at Macos and hope to inspire future students as we continue to be...

For many years since I took up running in 2003 I was running with friends and our common bond was running.  On some occasions it was a solo run - a fabulous way of fantasizing about all the things you wanted to be but never really became.   The runs that give you a chance to dream about things that you dreamt about as a 16 year old.  I have a feeling that alone winds the age clock back.   Then you came.  Although it had never really crossed my mind, your arrival ended any dim thoughts about hanging up my running shoes.  I may have been diligent but I wasn’t as plucky as you are.  In the last 15 years since you took up running you have taught me to be courageous and take on races that are long and in places that I never thought I would go to.  From running in a park among wild animals to running in places where we are the only Ugandans showing up, we have laced up next to each other and headed to places unkno...