To the men and women with whom I served, I say a big thank you.
Together, we scaled the plains of Kitgum, the Kilak Hills of Gulu, the Zoka forests of Amuru, the dense forests of the Congo, the deserts of Somalia, and the vast plains of South Sudan and the Central African Republic, all in search of peace and stability, not only for the people of Uganda, but for our entire region.
Wherever duty called, we went. We answered the call without hesitation.
Today, it is not only Uganda celebrating the peace and stability we helped build. Our neighbours are celebrating too.
To every man and woman who stood beside me through those difficult years, thank you for your courage, sacrifice, loyalty and service.
We served together. We endured together. And together, we made a difference.
@Thugbaby11@ntvuganda They have they eyes, but they don't use them to see, they have the ears, but they don't use them to hear.
They left what was to be done and tried what is undone!
Young people. The people you fear to approach for mentorship, connections & help can be the most approachable people you can find. Don’t let your opinions about someone hinder your progress.
I normally ask myself a question when I want to approach anyone I consider senior to me, “will he arrest me?” If they can’t, why fear them?
Don’t listen to procrastinators. Don’t get me wrong. You need to have a good reason to meet them.
Be short & precise, dress appropriately, don’t just send WhatsApp messages, don’t ask them personal questions, don’t appear needy, don’t ask them transport back home & don’t put yourself in vulnerable situations.
It’s not necessary to tell them that you’re an orphan, you’re of a single mother, your girlfriend or boy friend was hit by a boda boda, or where you stay, they are tired of you.
Avoid religious or political matters. Allow them to say much. You will read between the lines whether to engage further or abort your mission.
Lastly, care about what you write on social media. These days, people don’t need CVs. They just search about you. Your TL, shouldn’t be an enemy of your progress.
I watched Hon Minister Balaam in Mitooma and I found his style of public interaction quite interesting. It has a number of elements but the major one is mobilization of the people in favour of government with the fight against corruption as the mobilization tool. I think it could have positive implications or effects if it’s not just a wind blowing around an individual minister’s whirlwind efforts. I hope all ministries and departments have similar efforts across their areas of responsibility.
I also hope that at the end of his trips he will not entitle his report as: Round the Country in 120 days, there will be a detailed report of decisions, findings and recommendations for his sector.
I make this observation because I noticed that there was no visible assistant(s) taking notes and I wondered how the various orders and instructions given would be followed up.
Overall I thought that it is a worthwhile exercise to get acquainted with his sector and to address pressing issues, including corruption. And I hope the effort is government wide not a solo mission whose momentum will fizzle out.