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Emboozi ya Armine enkwatako nnyo, eraga okwegomba kwange eri jjajja wange, omusomesa atali wa bulijjo eyawaayo obulamu bwe okusomesa abaan abato mu Uganda.
Mu nsi omwali okugaana abawala okusoma, , jjajja wange yasibukawo ng’omu ku bakyala abatono abaasoma.
Yayiwa omutima gwe mu kusomesa mu ssomero lya pulayimale, okulaba ng’abayizi be bakulaakulana era ne batuuka ku busobozi bwabwe. Ng’oggyeeko omulimu gwe ogw’okusomesa, yali muwagizi wa famire ye omunywevu, ng’abalabirira obutakoowa.
Ebijjukizo by’ennaku enkulu ze nnamala mu kyalo ne baganda bange ne ba kojja bange bijjudde ebbugumu n’omukwano, obujulizi ku mwoyo gwe ogw’okukuza.
Kiki ekilaga omukulembeze omutuufu?
Mu ndowooza yange, obulamu jjajja wange bwa abeera bulaga ekyokulabirako ky’omukulembeze mutuufu.
Alimu obugumiikiriza, obuvumu, obwesimbu, obuvunaanyizibwa, n’okusaasira buli lunaku.
Jjajja wange akyagenda mu maaso n’okuweereza ng’ekyokulabirako kyange ekisinga obunene era nfuba okumuweesa ekitiibwa mu buli kyenkola.
Ku myaka abiri mw’emu, Armine yava ewaka okufuuka Omukulu w’essomero ly’abawala mu St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada.
Nawulira akakwate ak’amaanyi ne Armine oluvannyuma lw’okuyiga ekitundu kino eky’emboozi ye kubanga nange, nnava mu maka gange e Uganda ku myaka 21 okugenda okusoma.
Armine yasenguka n’obwagazi obwo okutumbula abakyala abato ng’ayita mu by’enjigiriza.
Ekkubo lyange lyandiba nga teryali litegelekefu bulungi nga erya Armine, naye lyali lyoleka omulanga gwe gumu: ebyenjigiriza.
Nnali nzikiriza nti okugenda mu yunivasite kyandigguddewo enzigi, si ku lwange nzekka wabula n’ab’omu maka gange naddala baganda bange.
Kino kyali kitegeeza okulekawo ebintu byonna naddala, ab’omu maka gange, n’emikwano gyange.
Okufaananako Armine, nayolekagana n’obutali bukakafu obw’okutandika obuggya mu kifo ekipya, naye obwagazi obwo okukula n’okuyiga kwannyamba okugumiikiriza.
Nga bwe nsooma diguuli yange mu Kubala, omulimu ogutera okufugibwa abasajja, ndi mumalirivu okumenyawo ebiziyiza n’okutondawo emikisa eri abakyala abalala.
Nze ndaba ensi abakyala mwe basobola okutuukiriza n’obwesige bye baagala, nga nze ne Armine bwe tufuba okukola.
Mu bulamu bwange bwonna mu Uganda, ndabye abakyala bangi nga n’obuvumu batwala ebifo byabwe ku mwanjo mu byobufuzi, nga bajeemera endowooza enkyamu okulaba ng’amaloboozi gaabwe gawulirwa.
Omu ku basinga okulabika ye Rebecca Kadaga, Sipiika wa Palamenti ya Uganda omukyala eyasooka okuweereza okuva mu 2011 okutuuka mu 2021.
Yalwanyisa nnyo obutabanguko mu kikula ky’abantu mu nsi abakyala mwe balwana okwogera bwe kituuka ku nsonga zino.
Ng’akulembedde mu palamenti esingamu abasajja, Kadaga yatambulira mu kusosola okwali kusimbye emirandira n’obutebenkevu n’obuyinza.
Yawulira nti ekifo kye kyetaagisa nnyo eri abakyala, kuba kyabayamba okufuga enkola mu Uganda.
Yafuna erinnya olw’okubeera ow’obwenkanya, okukangavvula, n’okwefuga.
Omulimu gwe gukubiriza abawala abato bangi mu Uganda nga bwe bayiga ku musika gwe.
Nkukubiriza okufumiitiriza ku bakyala abaggudewo ekkubo erituuka olw’obuwanguzi bwo.
Lowooza ku kwefiiriza kwe bakoze n’eby’okuyiga eby’omuwendo ennyo bye bawadde.
Oyinza otya okukakasa nti eby’obusika byabwe bigumira?
Abakyala bano ab’enjawulo, wamu ne Armine ne jjajja, bakakasa nti enkyukakyuka etera okutandika n’okusalawo okumu okw’obuvumu.
Tuwe ekitiibwa omusika gwabwe era tufube okubeera abakola enkyukakyuka mu bulamu bwaffe n’ebitundu byaffe.
Mu nsi omwali okugaana abawala okusoma, , jjajja wange yasibukawo ng’omu ku bakyala abatono abaasoma.
Yayiwa omutima gwe mu kusomesa mu ssomero lya pulayimale, okulaba ng’abayizi be bakulaakulana era ne batuuka ku busobozi bwabwe. Ng’oggyeeko omulimu gwe ogw’okusomesa, yali muwagizi wa famire ye omunywevu, ng’abalabirira obutakoowa.
Ebijjukizo by’ennaku enkulu ze nnamala mu kyalo ne baganda bange ne ba kojja bange bijjudde ebbugumu n’omukwano, obujulizi ku mwoyo gwe ogw’okukuza.
Kiki ekilaga omukulembeze omutuufu?
Mu ndowooza yange, obulamu jjajja wange bwa abeera bulaga ekyokulabirako ky’omukulembeze mutuufu.
Alimu obugumiikiriza, obuvumu, obwesimbu, obuvunaanyizibwa, n’okusaasira buli lunaku.
Jjajja wange akyagenda mu maaso n’okuweereza ng’ekyokulabirako kyange ekisinga obunene era nfuba okumuweesa ekitiibwa mu buli kyenkola.
Ku myaka abiri mw’emu, Armine yava ewaka okufuuka Omukulu w’essomero ly’abawala mu St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada.
Nawulira akakwate ak’amaanyi ne Armine oluvannyuma lw’okuyiga ekitundu kino eky’emboozi ye kubanga nange, nnava mu maka gange e Uganda ku myaka 21 okugenda okusoma.
Armine yasenguka n’obwagazi obwo okutumbula abakyala abato ng’ayita mu by’enjigiriza.
Ekkubo lyange lyandiba nga teryali litegelekefu bulungi nga erya Armine, naye lyali lyoleka omulanga gwe gumu: ebyenjigiriza.
Nnali nzikiriza nti okugenda mu yunivasite kyandigguddewo enzigi, si ku lwange nzekka wabula n’ab’omu maka gange naddala baganda bange.
Kino kyali kitegeeza okulekawo ebintu byonna naddala, ab’omu maka gange, n’emikwano gyange.
Okufaananako Armine, nayolekagana n’obutali bukakafu obw’okutandika obuggya mu kifo ekipya, naye obwagazi obwo okukula n’okuyiga kwannyamba okugumiikiriza.
Nga bwe nsooma diguuli yange mu Kubala, omulimu ogutera okufugibwa abasajja, ndi mumalirivu okumenyawo ebiziyiza n’okutondawo emikisa eri abakyala abalala.
Nze ndaba ensi abakyala mwe basobola okutuukiriza n’obwesige bye baagala, nga nze ne Armine bwe tufuba okukola.
Mu bulamu bwange bwonna mu Uganda, ndabye abakyala bangi nga n’obuvumu batwala ebifo byabwe ku mwanjo mu byobufuzi, nga bajeemera endowooza enkyamu okulaba ng’amaloboozi gaabwe gawulirwa.
Omu ku basinga okulabika ye Rebecca Kadaga, Sipiika wa Palamenti ya Uganda omukyala eyasooka okuweereza okuva mu 2011 okutuuka mu 2021.
Yalwanyisa nnyo obutabanguko mu kikula ky’abantu mu nsi abakyala mwe balwana okwogera bwe kituuka ku nsonga zino.
Ng’akulembedde mu palamenti esingamu abasajja, Kadaga yatambulira mu kusosola okwali kusimbye emirandira n’obutebenkevu n’obuyinza.
Yawulira nti ekifo kye kyetaagisa nnyo eri abakyala, kuba kyabayamba okufuga enkola mu Uganda.
Yafuna erinnya olw’okubeera ow’obwenkanya, okukangavvula, n’okwefuga.
Omulimu gwe gukubiriza abawala abato bangi mu Uganda nga bwe bayiga ku musika gwe.
Nkukubiriza okufumiitiriza ku bakyala abaggudewo ekkubo erituuka olw’obuwanguzi bwo.
Lowooza ku kwefiiriza kwe bakoze n’eby’okuyiga eby’omuwendo ennyo bye bawadde.
Oyinza otya okukakasa nti eby’obusika byabwe bigumira?
Abakyala bano ab’enjawulo, wamu ne Armine ne jjajja, bakakasa nti enkyukakyuka etera okutandika n’okusalawo okumu okw’obuvumu.
Tuwe ekitiibwa omusika gwabwe era tufube okubeera abakola enkyukakyuka mu bulamu bwaffe n’ebitundu byaffe.
Armine’s story deeply resonates with me, reflecting my admiration for my grandmother, an incredible teacher who dedicated her life to educating young children in Uganda.
In a society where access to education for women was often denied to girls, my grandmother stood out as one of the few educated women.
She poured her heart into teaching at a primary school, ensuring her students thrived and reached their potential.
Beyond her role as an educator, she was a steadfast support for her family, tirelessly providing for them.
The memories of my holidays spent in the village with my siblings and cousins brim with warmth and love, a testament to her nurturing spirit.
What defines a true leader?
In my opinion, the life my grandmother lives exemplifies a true leader.
She embodies resilience, courage, integrity, responsibility, and compassion daily.
Armine, too, displayed all these traits, being both a mother and the Principal of the Girls’ School.
My grandmother continues to serve as my biggest role model, and I strive to make her proud each day.
At the age of 21, Armine left her home to become the Principal of the Girls’ School in St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada.
I felt a deep connection with Armine once I learned this part of her story because I, too, left my home in Uganda at 21 to pursue my education.
Armine moved with an evident passion for empowering young women through education.
My path might not have been as clear as Armine’s, but it reflected the same call: education.
I believed that attending university would open doors, not just for me but for my entire family, especially my siblings.
Leaving home meant leaving behind all the comforts, family, and friends.
Like Armine, I faced the uncertainty of starting over in a new place, but my desire to grow and learn helped me persevere.
As I pursue my degree in Mathematics, a field often dominated by men, I am resolute in breaking barriers and creating opportunities for others.
I envision a world where women can confidently achieve their aspirations, just as Armine and I strive to do.
Throughout my life in Uganda, I have witnessed many women boldly taking their places at the forefront of politics, defying stereotypes to ensure their voices are heard.
One standout figure is Rebecca Kadaga, the first female Speaker of the Ugandan Parliament, serving from 2011 to 2021.
She fought hard against gender-based violence in a society where women struggle to speak up when it comes to these matters.
Leading in a male-dominated parliament, Kadaga navigated deep-rooted biases with poise and authority.
She felt her position was essential to women, as it helped them influence policies in Uganda.
She earned a reputation for fairness, discipline, and independence.
Her career is an inspiration to many young girls in Uganda as they learn about her legacy.
I encourage you to reflect on the women who have paved the way for your success.
Consider the sacrifices they’ve made and the invaluable lessons they’ve imparted.
How can you ensure their legacies endure?
These extraordinary women, alongside Armine and my grandmother, prove that transformative change often begins with one brave decision.
Let's honour their legacy and strive to be the change-makers in our own lives and communities.
In a society where access to education for women was often denied to girls, my grandmother stood out as one of the few educated women.
She poured her heart into teaching at a primary school, ensuring her students thrived and reached their potential.
Beyond her role as an educator, she was a steadfast support for her family, tirelessly providing for them.
The memories of my holidays spent in the village with my siblings and cousins brim with warmth and love, a testament to her nurturing spirit.
What defines a true leader?
In my opinion, the life my grandmother lives exemplifies a true leader.
She embodies resilience, courage, integrity, responsibility, and compassion daily.
Armine, too, displayed all these traits, being both a mother and the Principal of the Girls’ School.
My grandmother continues to serve as my biggest role model, and I strive to make her proud each day.
At the age of 21, Armine left her home to become the Principal of the Girls’ School in St. John’s, Newfoundland, Canada.
I felt a deep connection with Armine once I learned this part of her story because I, too, left my home in Uganda at 21 to pursue my education.
Armine moved with an evident passion for empowering young women through education.
My path might not have been as clear as Armine’s, but it reflected the same call: education.
I believed that attending university would open doors, not just for me but for my entire family, especially my siblings.
Leaving home meant leaving behind all the comforts, family, and friends.
Like Armine, I faced the uncertainty of starting over in a new place, but my desire to grow and learn helped me persevere.
As I pursue my degree in Mathematics, a field often dominated by men, I am resolute in breaking barriers and creating opportunities for others.
I envision a world where women can confidently achieve their aspirations, just as Armine and I strive to do.
Throughout my life in Uganda, I have witnessed many women boldly taking their places at the forefront of politics, defying stereotypes to ensure their voices are heard.
One standout figure is Rebecca Kadaga, the first female Speaker of the Ugandan Parliament, serving from 2011 to 2021.
She fought hard against gender-based violence in a society where women struggle to speak up when it comes to these matters.
Leading in a male-dominated parliament, Kadaga navigated deep-rooted biases with poise and authority.
She felt her position was essential to women, as it helped them influence policies in Uganda.
She earned a reputation for fairness, discipline, and independence.
Her career is an inspiration to many young girls in Uganda as they learn about her legacy.
I encourage you to reflect on the women who have paved the way for your success.
Consider the sacrifices they’ve made and the invaluable lessons they’ve imparted.
How can you ensure their legacies endure?
These extraordinary women, alongside Armine and my grandmother, prove that transformative change often begins with one brave decision.
Let's honour their legacy and strive to be the change-makers in our own lives and communities.
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Gabriella Nabakijje (she/her)
Gabriella Nabakijje is a Ugandan student at Memorial University pursuing Bachelor of Science in Mathematics. She is passionate about creating a world where women make meaningful impacts just like Armine did. Her work with the Armine Project highlights shared experiences of women in Uganda and Canada. |
