Stella Ford Mugabo

"This year’s retreat will take more days than the previous retreats because issues at hand require more time to enable leaders to come up with concrete resolutions to drive the nation to the next level."

"We found out that this was the time to discuss what we have achieved, but also look at how to fast track targets that are trialing."

"It is important for women and girls to understand that the centre for professional success is knowledge in ICT. It is not just a subject matter, but is a basic domain of any profession."

"I grew up thinking that I would be a social worker. I think I got my inspiration from my mother. My dream kept on growing to the extent of applying for social studies during my senior six, but unfortunately things kept changing due to many circumstances."

"As a woman, I have three cross cutting roles and challenges. Being a leader is a challenge whereby you are a servant of everyone who is a stakeholder."

"Being a mother, a wife and a citizen is always hard to be there when needed but I try my best to serve the community. I strive to have some time for my children since they are still young, while sparing some small time for my personal needs"

"At least twice a week I attend Christian women’s fellowship where we share challenges we face as women, success stories and we learn from each other."

"I spend some time with my children and whenever it’s possible for me I do some sports to keep myself fit"

"As I am heading towards the retirement age I am planning to establish a consultancy firm that will give service to both the government and international agencies because even today I can see that is needed"

"To my colleagues out there, the sky is the limit"

"No one will respect you just because you are well dressed but almost everyone will respect you if you are knowledgeable and are able to challenge people based on facts."

"Women should be ambitious because there is not a single job that a man can do that we can’t."