A supportive partner or none at all. Do you agree?
A lady shared this on LinkedIn and thanked her husband for being a great supporter of her journey. I could relate to her story. I’d love to know what you think?
Lucy Mbabazi
Walking Towards Progress of 1.3 Billion Thriving Africans.
Solar energy should power Rwanda to 100% electrification.
Rwanda started on the path to become a digital economy in 1999 and major milestones have been achieved and visible in many a place. More of us have electricity to power the digital tools and services we enjoy every day, if I were to write about them, I’d never finish nor do them justice. No […]
Feeling sorry for yourself? Be a small bird!
Many a time, on this #CashlessAfrica journey, I get frustrated and unfortunately start feeling sorry for myself on these hard days. Last Wednesday I was dealt a big and hard blow, which had me on the slippery and dangerous slope of self-pity. It had me completely numb and went as far as thinking I may […]
True Patriotism
One of the youth in my life recently asked what true patriotism means to me and how she can cultivate this in her life. What a question, right? My answer: True patriotism is the willingness to do whatever it takes to make this country better for ourselves and others. Even when the times get hard, […]
Dear Youth: Must have benefits at work😃
Think you can change the world? Never Stop.
It is only Tuesday, but feeling like June has been 100 days. The last week has been crazy, my commitment to ensuring Africans are financially and digitally included driven by cashless Africa, was put to the test in more ways than one. Today I wanted to stay in bed and only wake up when I […]
The Power Within Us Can Overcome Anything. #IWD2019
On this women’s day, I simply want to encourage you fellow women, with this powerful poem, Return to Love by Marianne Williamson Harper Collins. These words were a great source of encouragement for Nelson Mandela, and may encourage you or another lady in your life, working through any obstacle. We have ways to go […]
True and Lasting Development Starts By Harnessing The Power of Community.
On New Year’s day, I had the privilege of joining a dear friend and his wife to visit and deliver care packages to 25 families in the children’s ward at CHUK in Rwanda. It was exactly what the heart and mind doctor ordered to start the year right. A kind nurse, welcomed us and graciously […]
It Takes A Village To Raise A Child.
Sharing from my first ever op-Ed :-). https://www.newtimes.co.rw/opinions/it-takes-village-raise-child. In 2007, I met a force of a woman who rejected my job application and instead chose to help change the course of my life. This was after a few difficult years of trying to find my purpose, after years of doing work I didn’t enjoy, in a […]
Nigeria, a lesson in experience being the best teacher.
I’ve learned through experience to not believe all you hear instead take time to learn more for yourself.