It is Voltaire who said, “Judge a man by his questions, not his answers.” He was right. So, why do many politicians lack a forum for asking questions? I only see an answer time, where after an address, a politician receives questions from the Fourth Estate members i.e. journalists who are often allowed to ask questions. If you do not ask the right questions, you cannot get the right answers. No leader can lead well without asking the right questions. When a person goes to hospital, the first thing a doctor does is to ask questions, like “when did you…
Bravo to Americans Leaders for the US $2 Trillion Relief Bill, it is timely
For the first time in the United States history, the US Senate has unanimously passed a US $2 Trillion relief bill, code-named CARES Act – Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act. Under the bill, is on the right track to becoming law before the end of this month, Every Individual American received the US $1,200. Each American child to get the US $500 All small businesses to share a total of the US $300 billion All companies assessed as distressed to share the US $500 billion Health care sector to receive US $100 billion, part of which, I think…
United Nations must spearhead the coronavirus vaccine research
Covid19 is a classic xample of the unwelcome visitor. The virus calls for a structured approach to manage it. The United Nations must spearhead novel coronavirus research for vaccine/cure to avoid capitalists exploiting the world. As I see it, this virus is here to stay. It is like a visitor who has overstayed. The best way to get it out through the door is a cure or a vaccine so that people can resume their normal lives. Unlike other viruses like HIV/AIDS, these do not affect so many people at the same time uncontrollably. You can sit next to the…
How are you empowering your children to win during this #covid19 lockdown?
#Covid19 lockdown has helped parents to know their children better. The opportunity to have a one on one with the young ones, review their school performance in detail and provide parental guidance without rushing to any meeting, is a blessing in disguise. A good family provides a strong foundation for career success. Teaching values of discipline and hard work is critical. Growing up with a single mother, I learned to fear God and the discipline of resilience and grit – the ability to complete whatever you start. Our mother would ask us to grind millet, i.e. millet flour after which…
Memoirs of Uncle George Kihuguru and student life at Makerere University, 1968 to 1995
On 18th September 2017 I received a small book from my senior, Geoffrey Kihuguru. This is the man who had taken time and effort to induct me into the role of Finance Committee Chairman at the Institute of Corporate Governance. He had personally delivered the book to my office, what a humble gesture. Download this article in pdf: Memoirs of Uncle George Kihuguru and student life at Makerere University Seeing a Memoire, I recall, I requested Geoffrey to accept payment for the book to demonstrate the value I attached to it, which I am happy that he accepted. As a…
Ugandan companies continue to struggle in areas of Governance
“This report clearly shows Ugandan companies continue to struggle in areas of Governance but are taking positive steps towards improving their structures.” Download The State Of Corporate Governance Report Today There are so many organizations that have put Boards in place but are doing things, which do not necessarily add value to the business. Knowing the Prince IV corporate governance best practices is one thing. Putting such practices into action is another thing altogether. No one wants organisations with window dressing Boards. Very many things go wrong with incompetent Boards. In politics, you will ask; “Is our parliament a ‘biting’…
