There's always a danger of working full-throttle. When I became Katikkiro in 2013, I worked three straight years without a break (including being engaged on public holidays). I left office late; mobilized the people in Buganda; engaged communities; started programs and projects; delivered speeches... It took a huge toll on me.
Now I go on holiday (and when I am on holiday, I am on holiday: no calls or messages on work related matters, or anything, including news of the death of a colleague's grandmother's neighbour far away in the village!
Nothing relieves work-related stress like doing something one enjoys, especially when on holiday.
I saw a lady sharing that her man paid all the bills while she went to school and raised their kids. Now she's a registered nurse, and she's holding things down while he studies engineering. That's what partnership looks like.
Dr. Jimmy Spire Ssentongo @SpireJim has spent years using his voice and talents to hold power accountable as his contribution towards a better society for us all.
Instead of honoring his work, the regime is actively working to silence him through, among other oppressive tactics. A court order was recently issued against him, by which he is required to pay a total of UGX 30,000,000/= within 14 days or spend three months in prison. Why? Because he made a post on his social media platform calling out an injustice that, in the court's wisdom, amounts to contempt.
I am calling on all Ugandans of good conscience, in Uganda and abroad, to stand with Dr. Spire in whatever way we can, and help him resolve this challenge.
🔴⚪️ Bruno Guimarães: “Declan Rice sent me a message: Come here and please no more fights, now we’re friends!”.
“I was happy he messaged me. I think I need a challenge like this”.