GLADIATOR IN A DRESS

 Gladiator In a Dress

This year I witnessed my wife Clare work hard at her research. She was consistent and determined. She gave it her all. In some cases she would  meet her supervisor every evening at 9pm. Online. The thesis built. The meetings with fellow course mates were unwavering. Day in and out they labored. They wrote they discussed and typed.  They went into the field and discussed more. They sat for long hours. Our date night had to be postponed and I watched. I observed and sometimes I listened in. 

As a spouse, your beloved's labour becomes yours. Church was adjusted. She would leave early for the 9:00 a.m. service so as to catch up with work or clients  and I would take the kids for 11 : 30 am service so that I would lead the Advancing Leadership Core Group (ALC) thereafter . The ALC is a Fellowship of working class members of the Church. This Group often contains members of the Marrieds Fellowship (Fireplace Ministries) who are often times parents that are juggling parenting with the workplace.

It was a huge lesson for me to see. Consistent hard work. Tireless dedication 

Alongside her research, she was also working on another Masters thesis. From the USA. Then campaigning for a position with Uganda Society of Architects. Then running two very demanding businesses. Then there was hunting for more opportunities for her businesses. Also attending to very "interesting" clients whilst rushing to and from board meetings of organisations and  companies. 

This year I witnessed her at her most busy self. I was left in awe and so I wish to celebrate my "Gladiator in a dress"

Well done my dear Clare

Surely what excuse do I have now ?

Church Boy By Kenneth Rwambulla

 I have just finished reading Pr. Kenneth Rwambulla's first book CHURCH BOY. It is a quick read and quite interesting. He details his life growing up in a God fearing home and yet veering off into the world of alcohol, partying, unaccountability, missing church, bad influence from some friends and the end results which are suffering academic grades and distance from God. 

In all this, Kenneth shares his story of redemption. His struggle to keep true to the Lord (in spite of the pull from the world of bars and poor financial decisions) never ended. Like a righteous man who falls and stands up each time, Kenneth speaks of failed attempts at self driven redemption before sharing about how God came through when he stopped fighting in his own might and determined to keep in Church. He shares the grace he received from a beautiful church Worship Harvest where he now serves as District Pastor, a loving mother, a father who never gave up on him, a brother who was always by his side and other family members that kept throwing him lifelines to survive

Kenneth writes simply and plainly. One can easily relate with his journey. On page 64, he tells the reader "I understand by now you must be frustrated with me...I was too... ". That for me is a deep honest reflection. We get drawn closer to his heart. 

He also shares about his failed attempts at love and then the grace that helped him meet his wife Peggy in church. The couple is now blessed with a daughter.

As someone who has witnessed part of Kenneth's journey, I can confidently say that CHURCH BOY is a good read especially for young men and generally for Campusers. 

It is also a "must read" for anyone else struggling with the search for purpose, identity and commitment for God. It is equally a good read for those who feel like they have failed to rely on God and count their blessings one by one. It further challenges us never to give up on someone and always trust God to come through for us

Thank you Kenneth for sharing your story. I know it will bless many

D. R. Ruhweza

Convenor, _The Manhood Vs Maleness Conversation_

Through It All By Dr J P T Nyeko

 I have just finished reading Dr. Pr. Jolly P. Tumuhairwe Nyeko's book entitled THROUGH IT ALL and have been blessed 

It is a loaded book that deserves a series of deep conversations after  reading it. One could easily develop it into a series of three or four other books. However I am aware that this is her third book already. 

In THROUGH IT ALL, Pr. Nyeko narrates her humble journey from the beautiful sun kissed hills of Kabale. It is here that  her family battled with extreme poverty, the often untold conflicts in a polygamous family, the pain of being a third party recipient of traumatizing judicial decisions and caring for an ailing mother. The book also talks of overcoming all that graduate from the Ivory Towers of Makerere University, United Kingdom and Canada

Dr Nyeko's story keeps you glued as you read it. She exemplifies resilience and hardwork through her escape from the traps of early marriage, selling christian books all over the then dusty streets of  Kampala in order to pay for her tuition, escaping from near abduction during the hard times of Idi Amin and confronting culture in her determination to pursue an education in Mr St Mary's Namagunga

The book is also humorous. She shares her cheeky times with fellow children up in the hills of Kabale as well  her story of love which culminated into a forty year blessed marriage to her Namilyango sweetheart. The love story started from an academic conference at St Mary Namagunga, was grounded at Makerere University and developed during the days of Idi Amin's Uganda and ither coup d'etats in Uganda whilst the couple pursued  careers in Entebbe and Uganda. You will read about the pain of being separated from one's children and the quiet toughness of a mother in distress

The book further explores her work as a  Welfare and Probation officer, her use on social capital, her enterprenural mind and creative mind. She takes us through her world of  intervening in a Uganda  that was riddled with the after effects of AIDS ,  the crisis of orphans and how her career and ministry developed around her career, love for children, farming, academia and finally her pastoral work in Worship Harvest Masulita. 

In her conversational style, like a true Mukiga, Pr Nyeko does not run away from revealing the highs and lows of the teenage years, the detrminatinon to end early distracting love, dealing with poverty and lack, including the dicey issue of inlaws in cross cultural marriages

For the bereaved and retirees, Pr. Nyeko has a story for you too ; She writes about the care for and finally loss of her beloved George, trying to make sense of life after the loss and the strategies she has put in place to live on. She also shares her passion for agriculture, her decision to obey God's word in starting a Church and her zeal to keep following

When I started reading this book, I didn't put it down until I was done. It is a gripping story and for the emotional person have a  handkerchief nearby. For the ones who are zealous for God, be prepared to be encouraged. For those unsure of their purpose, many ideas will flow and for those dealing with any sort of hard season in your life, prepare to be excouraged. 

I recommend this book to all of us. Regardless 

Thank you Pr Dr Jolly P.  T. Nyeko for sharing your story

_*By D. R. Ruhweza*_

THANKFULLY MWIRIAN

 One of the best decisions I made in life, after giving my life to Christ and marrying my Clare, was to join Busoga College Mwiri 

Mwiri opened doors for me to learn and get an education. Most of my best friends, great life experiences, close colleagues, spiritual encounters, leadership development and life skills were hewn in that place

I can connect so much to Mwiri because of the foundation I got there

I am honoured to be an alumnus and done the Mwiri colours with pride 

Daniel R Ruhweza 

Mwirian

Lawyer

Christian 

Poet

Author

Leadership Enthusiast

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Join us as we continue  sharing on *LEADERSHIP NUGGETS at *1 p.m. EAT *ONLINE*

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Leadership Nuggets Team

 Dear Team

It has been an honor to run the Leadership Nuggets Conversations side by side with you all 

We thank God for the space He has provided us in this digital world to meet virtually and in some cases (rarely) physically.  I am grateful to the sacrificial dedication you have put in to ensure we do not drop this precious ball

By God's grace, we have reached many people even as we have learnt through the various books together. 

Thank you all for helping me understand better what teamwork, collaboration and dedication to the cause means

Even as we continue with these Nuggets through the festive season (for leadership never stops), it is my prayer that we shall even aim higher next year

I see us becoming better leaders of ourselves, those closest to us and the world. 

Am grateful for Ap Mo Mukisa who birthed this idea in me and for the different authors whose books we have been  blessed to read and decipher

I thank you all for such an amazing journey and look forward to conquering greater horizons as a team 

Aluta continua 

God bless us all

Amen 

_ ... to the only God our Savior be glory, majesty, power and authority, through Jesus Christ our Lord, before all ages, now and forevermore!... (Jude 25).. Amen.

In His service 

Daniel R Ruhweza 

Convener, _Leadership Nuggets_

OMUGENYI TAYEGENYA

 OMUGENYI TAYEGENYA ...

 _Omugenyi tayegenya ... Bamugenya_ Tooro Proverb

This proverb was taught to me yesterday by my brother Patrick Mwesige. Yes, he of the Zenith Consulting Group

Often when invited to certain spaces, we have ideas of  what should be done and how. The big headed amongst want to direct ourselves and determine what to be done

At a recently concluded Gathering, a friend confided in me that ushering is not a thing they will.do again because of  how guests behave. The self important get onto your nerves, people do not follow instructions, others think they can donit better etc

This Tooro proverb has however hit the point home. 

As a guest , keep in your lane. Simple

Thank you Patrick

Dear Miriam

Hello dear Miriam

 

Last night I received the sad news that you had left this earthy body to go and meet our saviour and Lord Jesus Christ. I say sad news because we shall not see you in the physical form that we know in this world. Sad that we will not see you again although we know that you have gone to a better place. Sad that we will not hear your hearty loud laughter and passionate conversations. Sad that Jack will miss you and so will you dear children. Sad that we shall miss your jokes and how you used to tease us

 

I know that our Lord and God also feels sad about this day. For Psalm 116:15 NKJV says that “Precious in the sight of the Lord
Is the death of His saints.” However, I know that we shall meet again when meet before our Lord Jesus Christ. Yes we shall. For all this is but temporary. I am encouraged by these words:

 

The Coming of the Lord

13 But we do not want you to be uninformed, brothers, about those who are asleep, that you may not grieve as others do who have no hope. 14 For since we believe that Jesus died and rose again, even so, through Jesus, God will bring with him those who have fallen asleep. 15 For this we declare to you by a word from the Lord,[d] that we who are alive, who are left until the coming of the Lord, will not precede those who have fallen asleep. 16 For the Lord himself will descend from heaven with a cry of command, with the voice of an archangel, and with the sound of the trumpet of God. And the dead in Christ will rise first. 17 Then we who are alive, who are left, will be caught up together with them in the clouds to meet the Lord in the air, and so we will always be with the Lord. 18 Therefore encourage one another with these words.

Rest with the Angels Miriam. Rest with our Lord Jesus Christ. We know that you are in a better place. Nonetheless, we shall miss you dearly.

Love

The Ruhwezas

December 9, 2025