9 Financial Sins by Dr. Peter Kimbowa
1. Peer pressure
2. Investing in liabilities instead of assets
3. Believing you can save your way to wealth
4. Cultural blackmail & dependency ratio
5. Inability to use failure as a stepping stone
6. Financial illiteracy
One of the things that gives me fulfillment in this career of mine is doing a surgery free of charge that, in a private facility, would have caused bankruptcy.
Today was one of those days. Who would have thought that chopping firewood could be so risky? That a piece of stick can fly and shutter your eyelids? No one thinks about that.
My patient was one of those. A piece of her lid was blown away in that force leaving a defect she was embarrassed to walk with unveiled. How her eye survived that injury still puzzles me.
As I slowly and carefully connected the shattered lid back in place with Vicryl sutures, I remembered that I didn’t know how to do that before going to India…..
Surgery is indeed an art. When I saw my finished works, I was amazed. I can’t wait to see her smile tomorrow.
GULU IS THE DESTINATION, BUT THE ADVENTURE STARTS WAY BEFORE THEN!
Imagine cycling through the wild, discovering conservation stories, cruising along the mighty Nile and ending your day around a campfire under the West Nile skies. Now that’s a journey worth taking!
Welcome to the Visit West Nile Experience, hosted by @arralodges in partnership with @FunCyclingUg. From the wildlife experience at Ajai Wildlife Reserve to the historic Roosevelt Trail, Nile boat rides and unforgettable hospitality at Arra Fishing Lodge, every stop promises something special!
And the grand finale? We roll into Gulu for the Gulu City Marathon!
Why simply attend a marathon when you can turn it into an entire Northern Uganda adventure?
📍 5th December 2026 | Kaunda Grounds, Gulu City.
🚴🏾♂️ Cycling expedition: Inbox @FunCyclingUg
Ride the journey. Feel the adventure. Meet us in Gulu!
THE ROAD TO GULU JUST GOT MORE EXCITING!
What if getting to the Gulu City Marathon was an adventure of its own? Well, here’s something exciting!
We are delighted to welcome Echoes of the Rift: Nile Heritage & Conservation Cycling Expedition, an initiative by Arra Fishing Lodge in partnership with @FunCyclingUg joining the Gulu City Marathon experience!
From the Roosevelt Trail to the Albert Nile, through the beautiful landscapes and rich heritage of West Nile, this expedition brings together cycling, tourism, conservation and cultural discovery, culminating in Gulu for the big marathon experience.
This December, there’s more than one way to explore Northern Uganda!
🚴🏾♂️ Ride. Discover. Connect. Conserve.
The road to Gulu is becoming an adventure worth experiencing!
23 DAYS TO GO!
You cannot keep calling yourself an adventure lover from the comfort of your sofa!
Gulu is waiting! Run #GuluCityMarathon26, explore Northern Uganda, meet amazing people and support a powerful cause.
Registration: UGX 60,000.
https://t.co/UtLbd8rfvq
#YooLeng
23 DAYS TO GO! 🔥🏃♂️
#GuluCityMarathon26#YooLeng
Make this December unforgettable! Journey to Northern Uganda, experience Gulu’s rich culture and hidden gems, connect with amazing people, and be part of a movement raising awareness about HIV/AIDS. One race, countless memories, and a meaningful cause! @TheGuluMarathon
Secure your spot for just 60K UGX today: https://t.co/cJQt4PURoH
#23DaysLeft
The countdown to the 3rd edition of the GULU City Marathon is ON!!!
Every stride needs strength, every kilometre calls for courage.
From the morning runs, to the warm-ups, to the smiles at the finish line!
Are you ready to run, explore and celebrate Culture & Heritage?
Secure your spot today.....
Dial *272*14# or Visit https://t.co/sc6hjB1NGw
To register at only Ugx 60,000
#GuluCityMarathon26
The hidden poison in Uganda’s food
Evidence of the problem emerged from a 2025 Makerere University study examining groundnut powder and paste sold in Kampala’s open markets.
The research, conducted by W. Mukama, collected 100 samples from the city’s five divisions and examined them using infrared spectroscopy, a technique that can help identify substances by analyzing how they interact with infrared light.
The study identified cassava flour in 13 per cent of samples, millet flour in 12 per cent, bean powder in 9 per cent, jackfruit seed powder in 7 per cent, and maize flour in 4 per cent.
These ingredients may be cheaper than groundnuts, creating an incentive for dishonest traders to increase the volume of their products while reducing costs. The immediate concern is deception: paying for groundnut paste without knowing that other ingredients have been added.
https://t.co/Tn4clbtDdD
23 Days to Go!
#GuluCityMarathon26#YooLeng
Make this December unforgettable! Discover Northern Uganda’s hidden gems, connect with amazing people, celebrate our culture and heritage, and run for HIV/AIDS awareness. All for just UGX 60,000!
Register Today
It won’t be long. You’ll soon see the announcement:
⛔️“SOLD OUT”
Count yourself in before that day. @TheGuluMarathon awaits your confirmation.
🔗https://t.co/GEJQaynp1Q
Don’t let the day go without registering for the @TheGuluMarathon.
Why is this marathon important?
🚨HIV & AIDS awareness
✅ Heritage & Culture
🗺️ Explore the great North: Aruu Falls, Murchison, etc.
If u have no reason. Just come run. Something will click. #GuluCityMarathon26
@DICTSMakerere@Makerere@oluka08 Thanks for being a great colleague who became a brother.
You’ve been a mentor who has served so diligently. May your great skills make wherever you even better.
As we say, you haven’t left.
Keep building for the future.
Today DICTS celebrated & said farewell to one of its long serving staff Mr. Oluka Tony.
Oluka has served @Makerere for over 15+ years. Tony was key in the earlier years of automating Pujab & many other systems.
He a great legacy. A number have been trained by him.
Thank you TO.
#ACMISWeeklyMeeting
In these weekly meetings. We receive updates on a number of digital transformation needs. Mature Entry, Pujab Application, eTranscripts, Student evaluation on the portal, etc.
The team continues to work tirelessly to ensure all digital services are aligned.
‼️ Microsoft confirms active exploitation of an Outlook flaw.
The bug could expose NTLMv2 authentication hashes when users open a crafted message file.
It's one of 1,259 vulnerabilities patched this month. CISA has added it to its exploited flaws list.
Details ↓ https://t.co/xALAMjUoin
23 days to go.
#GuluCityMarathon26#YooLeng
Don't just end the year—end it with purpose. Join us in Gulu for networking, vibrant culture, and the fight against HIV/AIDS. Grab your 60K UGX pass: https://t.co/auRmyv6hgz
Liquidity might just be one of the best financial hacks one can ever do.
Liquid assets in today’s ever demanding financial world is critical.
Most times when people are in distress. They want to sell fixed assets to get cash.
Use goal-based investing to build emergency fund.