Earlier in the day 😏

In 2011, I serendipitously chanced upon Roke Telkom. I had struggled to secure an internship opportunity, but Rhonah Kobusingye (who had earlier advised me to list a Bachelor of Computer Science as my second choice) came through once again and recommended me for an internship at Roke Telkom, Plot 7, where she too had proudly interned. During the interview, I sat before a panel (Carol, Joseph & Sheeba) that asked why I believed networking was the right career path for me. I confidently explained that I was exceptionally good at configuring internet settings on people’s handsets and unlocking modems, skills that were not common at the time and seemed highly relevant to a telecommunications company. Thankfully, they agreed. The internship program was one of the richest experiences I could have hoped for. Only three of us were selected. We received lunch, a weekly allowance, and participated in a well-structured, all-round development program that exposed us to various aspects of the b...

Shimon Mbabazi Aijuka (1994–2026) was laid to rest today, Sunday 15th February 2026, having finished his race and, by all testimony, lived a full and God-honoring life. I had the privilege of sharing space with him on just two occasions. First encounter: The weekend of 6th May 2023, when we both served as groomsmen. I’ve chosen my best photo with him from that function — he is the dignified and joyful gentleman to my right. That weekend was special in many ways (I wrote about it some time back on this blog ), but it remains my fondest memory of him. He brightened the moments with humor and warmth, and beyond celebrating our friends, the Muhumuzas, he stayed close to comfort them, as they had just lost their mother. Even in celebration, he carried compassion. My next encounter was at his four-hour memorial service held at St. Kakumba Chapel, Kyambogo, where we sang and eulogized him. I had known Shimon as a believer because of the company he kept, but I did not fully know his life. Ofte...