It is that time of the year of giving. People who share do not necessarily have excess. They just have a heart of sharing. You may give money or items still in a good working condition which you no longer use. When it comes to giving out items of value like plates, clothes, shoes, gadgets, the rule is simple: if you have not used the time for more than three months, may be you no longer need it personally. Before it becomes obsolete or rusty, give it out. Bring it to the Church so that it may be given out…
Make the best of your child’s long holiday
Parenting in this era of the mobile devices proliferation is a big challenge indeed. As a cyber-security expert, I have encountered helpless parents whose children are victims of cybercrime. You don’t want to be in such a situation. There is no such bad feeling to a parent when their child is under intense suffering and pressure, but they don’t have anything to do to ease the pain. In four part holiday series, I will share ideas on how you can keep your child busy in this long holiday. First some context. March 2016 remains fresh in my memory. A 43…
Let the opportunities find you
“I can do all things through him who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:13 Do not apply for jobs. Do your work in such a way that those who need your skills will look for you. I got my first job at the then Nile Bank (now acquired by Barclays Bank) without any hustle. I read a small book early in my career which opened my minds. The writer recommended focusing on few things at a time. This practice has helped me succeed in my career. While studying for the Association of Certified Chartered Accountant (ACCA), an international certification, I put in my…
Don’t worry. Be happy. Smile out loudly.
It is Friday evening. You are happy that a very hectic week is finally coming to an end. Your body needs rest. Your family needs good time with you. The weekly routine is demanding. You wake up at 5am daily to prepare and drop the kids. By 4pm you are at school to pick them. The office work is always demanding of late. Add to this the political anxieties. You have been moving up and down, trying to eke a living. Your partner works upcountry and comes every Friday evening. You always look up to the weekly reunion. You want…
Stop and reflect.
If you have ever traveled a long journey whether by road, air or sea, you have experienced a burnout on the journey. You reach a time when you have to take a nap. Of course if you are the driver and take a nap, the result could be catastrophic. That is why it is advised that once you feel like wanting to sleep, stop, pack and take a quick nap. And so is life. It does not matter how busy you are or what must be accomplished. You must stop working and go to bed. The reasons are for your…
Life. It’s a gift
It is Friday evening. You are in the middle of one of the largest junctions in Kampala – the New Taxi Park. There are many taxi conductors shouting various destinations. The park is full of people moving about, all in a hurry. It is only you who seems lost. You are looking for a taxi heading to your destination. You seem not to find any taxi to your destination. What is your destination? If you don’t know where you are going, no road is a good road. Get a piece of paper and write the most pressing issue in your…
