I escorted my wife for antenatal at one of the big hospitals in Kampala. We always want to hide our medical professional status at hospital visits so we get unbiased service. This time, we reported that we're farmers.
As we waited on the seats, a familiar lady walked toward.👇s
If you still mock Moses Ali, you’re ignoring history. Perhaps we need to draw inspiration from his journey. Very few Ugandans have survived coups, exile, prison, assassination attempts, and political collapse like he has. Facts don’t care about opinions.
Gen. Moses Ali’s story is woven into almost every chapter of Uganda’s post-independence history.
From a young teacher in Adjumani to soldier, rebel commander, cabinet minister, and one of the country’s longest-serving political figures, his journey has been marked by power, conflict, survival, and reinvention.
He joined the army in 1968, trained as a paratrooper, and became part of the 1971 coup that brought Idi Amin to power. Under Amin, he rose quickly through the ranks, serving as Finance Minister (he was the Matia Kasaija of those days) and becoming one of the regime’s most influential figures.
In April 1978, Idi Amin publicly accused Moses Ali of corruption, disloyalty, and abuse of office during a heated meeting in Kampala, even throwing a trashcan at him in anger. Realizing his life was in danger, Ali fled Kampala to West Nile, where he later survived an assassination attempt after armed hitmen attacked him. Ali fled into exile after the regime collapsed. From southern Sudan, he led the Uganda National Rescue Front (UNRF), commanding one of the strongest insurgencies during the Bush War years.
Then came another comeback.
When Museveni took power in 1986, Ali negotiated his return, merged his fighters into the national army, and re-emerged at the heart of government, serving as minister, MP, Deputy Prime Minister, and later a full General in the UPDF.
His path was never smooth. He survived a deadly ambush in 2001, faced treason charges in the 1990s before being acquitted, and endured political battles that would have buried many careers.
Yet decade after decade, Moses Ali remained part of Uganda’s story.
Only few men can do that. Let's accord him the respect he deserves.
The Visionary Ugandan Entrepreneur
Ponsiano Ngabirano stands as a monumental figure in the Ugandan business landscape. Born in the Rukungiri District of Western Uganda, he utilized a sharp entrepreneurial mindset to completely reshape the country's retail sector. In 1997, Ngabirano and his family launched Capital Shoppers Supermarkets. This bold move laid the foundation for the largest locally owned supermarket chain in the nation, proving the incredible power of dedication and strategic vision.
The massive success of Capital Shoppers stems directly from his innovative approach to customer loyalty and smart expansion. By offering an unmatched four percent rebate on purchases, the family-owned chain attracted a highly dedicated customer base across major Kampala branches like Nakawa, Ntinda, and Garden City. This rapid growth earned Ngabirano significant recognition, placing him among the wealthiest individuals in Uganda with an estimated net worth of over $50 million.
Never one to rest on his laurels, Ngabirano recently expanded his impressive portfolio into the luxury hospitality industry. He spearheaded the construction of a spectacular 28-story twin-tower complex in Nsambya, partnering with Marriott International to launch the Kampala Marriott Hotel and Executive Apartments. By retaining ownership of this massive 400-room project, he challenges the perception that global-standard developments must be foreign-owned and solidifies his legacy as a forward-thinking business leader.
What lessons do you think aspiring business leaders can learn from his incredible expansion into luxury real estate? Let me know your thoughts in the comments below!
The Success Story and Shocking Aftermath of Prof. Lawrence Mukiibi
Professor Lawrence Mukiibi built one of the most prominent educational empires in Uganda. Born in Masaka to a humble background, he worked tirelessly to transform his vision into the prestigious St. Lawrence Schools and Colleges. His network eventually grew to encompass eight secondary campuses and St. Lawrence University. Mukiibi was widely celebrated as a self-made entrepreneur and a dedicated mentor who often gifted cars and financial incentives to his top-performing students and teachers. Known fondly as "Papa" by the youth he mentored, he lived by his famous quote, "I will only take rest when I die," leaving an undeniable mark on the nation's education sector.
However, his passing in May 2017 unleashed a massive wave of controversy that shocked the public. During and after his funeral, dozens of women came forward with children, claiming the late professor was the father. The situation escalated rapidly, forcing family administrators to order mass DNA testing to verify the paternity of over 50 children. The most scandalous revelation was that several of these mothers were his former students and school employees. This sparked intense public outrage and serious national debates regarding the abuse of power, the safeguarding of young women, and professional ethics within private institutions.
The scandal also placed the Catholic Church in a highly criticized position. Despite public pressure to distance itself from the controversies, the Church chose to lead his funeral prayers. Msgr. John Wynand Katende publicly stated that Mukiibi had repented on his deathbed, a justification that drew mixed reactions from a deeply divided public. Meanwhile, the revelations forced government bodies and education stakeholders to confront the severe lack of oversight protecting vulnerable students in wealthy private schools, prompting calls for stricter regulations.
Today, the legacy of Lawrence Mukiibi remains deeply complicated. He is viewed by some as a visionary triumph of educational entrepreneurship and by others as a cautionary tale of unchecked power and moral failure. How do you think society should handle the legacies of powerful leaders who build great institutions but leave behind such controversial personal histories? Share your thoughts below!
Mr Singh walks into a bank in London and asks to see the bank manager.
He explains he's going to Europe on business for two weeks and needs to borrow £5000. The Manager says the bank will need some kind of security for the loan, so Mr Singh hands over the keys to a new Rolls Royce, which costs quarter of a million pounds.
“The car is parked on the street in front of the bank,” says Mr Singh, “and I have all the necessary papers.”
The bank manager agrees to accept the car as collateral for the loan. After Mr Singh leaves, the manager, the bank's area manager and all their colleagues enjoy a good laugh at the man for using a £250,000 Rolls Royce as collateral against a £5,000 loan.
One of the employees drives the Rolls into the bank's underground carpark and parks it there. Two weeks later, Mr Singh returns, repays the £5000 and the interest, which comes to £15.41.
The manager says, "Sir, I must tell you, we’re all a little puzzled. While you were away, we checked you out and discovered that you’re a multimillionaire. Why would you bother to borrow £5,000?"
The man replies, "Where else in London can I park my car for two weeks for only £15.41?"
The resale value for Pixel phones is so disappointing. That just shows you that IPhones will always be bigger.
You might buy an iPhone today and even sell it at a higher price, that cant happen with Pixel phones.
Ye said Drake is "a million times" better and more important than Kendrick Lamar, describing how weird “Not Like Us” was 💀
“That shit last year, I couldn’t even barely sit through that shit. That shit was insane. That shit had Lucian Grainge, Universal, Drake lawsuit written all over it.”
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