The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
Which living person do you most admire?
In spirituality, I admire Christ because he still lives; I admire his character, humility, he having it all and being able to remain humble is great. I admired Andrew Mwenda at a certain time in history but not anymore. I admire Mugisha Muntu that despite having seen it all, he remains down-to-earth. The heart that Col. Besigye has to always continue with the fight makes me admire him.
What is your greatest extravagance?
My children and wife are my every thing.
What do you consider the most overrated virtue?
I have lived with different nationalities but the problem of Ugandans is that we talk too much and do less. We are not taught to work and we don’t have anybody to emulate as most of us are brokers with few people working. We speak a lot and we have nothing to show for our efforts.
What does being powerful mean to you?
Power comes with knowing what is right and doing it. Truth is power already and what makes one weak is failure to stand up against the wrong.
On what occasion do you lie?
I have lied before; people forget that besides being a clergyman, you are faced with issues of life as any other human being. There are times I was pushed to the wall and ended up telling a lie. So I have been there. However, I pray that God blesses me to be independent of certain things.
What do you most dislike about your appearance?
I am fearfully and wonderfully designed by God.
Which living person do you most despise?
President Robert Mugabe has done everything, was the epitome of all but has turned out to be a laughing stock. His passion for Africa was great but his inability to transfer the same has failed him.
What is the quality you most like in a man?
Being trustworthy.
What is the quality you most like in a woman?
Being trustworthy and virtuous.
What or who is the greatest love of your life?
I love my children because they are all inspiring. I never wanted to have girls because I am a very insecure man but having them opened the world for me to be a true father.
When and where were you happiest?
In 1999 when I discovered God. The other happy moment was September 26, 2008 when I married my wife, Sandra Katebalirwe Ngabo. I was also happy seeing a man come out of me in 2009.
If you could change one thing about yourself, what would it be?
There is no better me because I got it all.
Where would you most like to live?
I love Uganda and I will live here because I have an assurance of life at home.
What is your most treasured possession?
My relationship with Christ.
What do you regard as the lowest depth of misery?
I wouldn’t love to see anyone in a state without healthcare.
What is your favorite occupation?
Serving God is priceless and it is the best I can do.
What do you most value in your friends?
I have learnt to value people’s contribution in my life and I believe that every man has a measure of strength.
Who are your favorite writers?
Rick Warren writes about purpose and I like to live a purposeful life.
Which historical figure do you most identify with?
Papa Benson Idahosa was a Nigerian archbishop who touched my life; he turned Nigeria upside down. I look at Martin Luther King Junior as a very inspirational man who stood where nobody could. Nelson Mandela for knowing when to say good bye but also having power and despising it should be emulated by every African leader.
What is your greatest regret?
I regret why I didn’t know Christ early because it would have been different than it is today.
How would you like to die?
I would go after preaching a powerful sermon, sit back and sleep forever.
What is your motto?
All things are possible.
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