All Quotes

"It was a good experience meeting and sharing ideas as beauty queens who advocate for social causes. I’m positive that combining our efforts and partnership would have a big impact on our countries ."

"I like being a people’s person, I don’t fear people apart from instances where the media criticises you, which was hard at first but I learned how to handle that. It didn’t give me a hard time because I didn’t change. I have always been like this."

"There are a lot of things I feel I can do for the country, I can’t say I have a set plan yet but what’s key is I have the ability to be an ambassador and a voice for my country. I want to assure Rwandans that I won’t let them down ."

"I became sceptical about the offer, and as a young person and a responsible citizen, I decided to seek advice from authorities because it also involved representing Rwanda through listing Rwanda’s tourism destinations and hosting even some of the shows in our luxurious hotels and more ."

"I believe I can."

"Community work brings together people from diverse backgrounds, working towards a common goal. The youth have the power and potential to promote unity through community work. Start involving your neighbours and take responsibility ."

"There are many people who write to me telling me that I inspire them, but I am sure that I didn’t have an easy path, and which doesn’t define a person. There are a lot of things said about me which aren’t true. Sometimes they say that I am an arrogant person, which gives a different perception of who I am ."

"I was advised not to go for it because every information about the company and people behind it was a screaming scam. That’s how I was saved from the unknown intentions of the crooks"

"I have felt like having a debt of telling youth that the path of life is not straight and that they should never give up until they get to their dreams ."

"Dear young ones, especially those in the limelight, as you are out here fending for yourself, please be vigilant about whoever presents an opportunity to you. Not all that glitters is gold. There are crooks out here with cognitive empathy without compassion. Always seek advice ."

"I am happy on a personal level but also grateful that it’s Rwanda that took the award out of so many other people from different countries."

"dream is to see the documentary go beyond Rwanda and its neighboring countries like Kenya, Tanzania, and Uganda."

"I am grateful to have been one out of the many that were nominated but also the overall winner of such an international award. It means that people beyond borders see what we do and it’s an encouragement to push to greater heights ."

"I am super excited not just to be speaking on such a platform but to also listen, learn and build a diverse network of the elites. This is a great opportunity for me and Rwanda in general."

"Do not kill those cockroaches with a bullet - cut them to pieces with a machete."

"I graduated from the University of Nairobi in 1974, with a Bachelor of Science, Honors degree, in Electrical Engineering; emerging as the first woman to attain an engineering degree in Uganda. My employment was mainly within Government, where I had the opportunity to train, acquire skills and gain experience in management and leadership. I am Registered Engineer and member of the Uganda Institution of Professional Engineers (UIPE) and served as a member of UIPE Executive Council for two years."

"Knowledge is key in the proper regulation of the electricity subsector. I possess a mix of practical experience and technical knowledge to understand what goes into the proper operation and maintenance of the electricity subsector, coupled with leadership exposure and training to balance empathy and execution."

"My most memorable moment as a woman in this sector is marrying and raising six children without it impeding my professional and career growth. A proper balance between work and family."

"When mothers are well off the entire society is well off."

"Everybody is going digital because of the benefits. In terms of our work, yes, we are scared of what AI is becoming as we see the developments, but technology has penetrated every aspect of our lives and is supposed to make it better. Even in Uganda, we are saying we will not be left behind."

"The same way we have crimes in the physical world, the cyber world is just getting bad manners and putting them in cyberspace. Can we say we turn a deaf ear? We can not."

"This campaign is something where we applaud all the partners who have come together. As a country, the whole world is going global and digital. We cannot say, as Uganda, we are going to remain in our ways of hiding the money under the mattress or digging a hole to place the money because we live in a global world."

"Film speaks a universal language. It accords us a great opportunity to highlight our customs and tourism. UCC is proud to support the industry and is open to support any ventures in this direction."

"women are the backbone of every society and possess an economic mindset that can greatly contribute to national development."

"Failure is not a bad thing so don’t be afraid of failure. Also, determination is key as you need to have a clear vision, and this means knowing your why and what motivates you."

"“I got married after secondary school. When I started university, I already had a child. With proper planning, women can handle both marriage and education. I even became more focused after marriage.”"

"“My mother always believed I could do anything. I used to come first in class, and that built her confidence in me. That support pushed me to succeed,”"

"“I didn’t even choose the course; it was given to me after remedial studies at BUK. I saw it as destiny and accepted it wholeheartedly,”"

"“They said I would be crawling under cars and should change my course. But I love challenges. I like doing things people are afraid of."

"Engineering is a wonderful career that requires resilience, wit, and cunning to achieve your goals. Stay committed to your path, and the rewards will follow."

"“Engineering can be daunting and challenging. You’d not only be learning the trade but also proving to the world that you are capable and working twice as hard to show you belong there. However, you don’t have to prove your worth to anyone except yourself. Simply do your work and achieve your set goals. Let your victories speak for you.” Agnes' advice to aspiring engineers"

"“Engineering has given me the platform to make a tangible difference in the world. It’s incredibly rewarding to see the impact of my work on sustainability and the environment.” Agnes reflects on her journey as an engineer"

"“It’s incredibly rewarding to see the practical impacts of my solutions in real-world applications.” Fatimah's reflection on her journey in tech"

"“Stay passionate, persistent, and never underestimate the impact you can make. Remember, your unique perspective as a woman in engineering is valuable. Your contributions can lead to innovative solutions within the field.” Fatimah's word of advice and motivation to aspiring young Africans in tech"

""One of the most fulfilling aspects of my career has been my involvement in mentoring beginners in the tech world."

"I believe once you are committed… hard work, perseverance, and consistency are the keys to success.” — on what kept her going in her software development journey."

"Sharing my knowledge and guiding others as they embark on their engineering journeys has been incredibly rewarding."

"As long as you have a vision, a goal that you are working towards, there’s not too much of a thing to do… you need to be building your own projects.” — on the importance of setting goals and practical learning."

"My belief is that as long as there are zoonotic diseases in any one part of the world that are not attended to, the rest of the world is at risk."

"Uganda spends about sh600m annually on importing drugs such as antibiotics, anti malaria's, painkillers insulin as well as medical supplies like diagnostic, kits reagents, and packaging materials yet every year many graduates with PhDs every year. Why can't this students innovate drugs are kids and they stop importing them."

"The nurses, among other health givers at the public health facilities, should act responsibly to save lives without wasting time.A single minute wasted without attending to an emergency can lead to death."

"We found that the death rate was 25 times higher in children with CP, compared to the general non-CP population sample. In the CP group, females, and older children (10-18 years) had the highest relative risks of death in relation to the non-CP general population. Furthermore, in children with CP, there was an almost 7 times risk of death in those with severe motor impairments compared to those with milder ones."

"This award highlights the importance of neurodevelopmental disorders which are a great health problem worldwide, often diagnosed late and treated poorly, It affirms my contribution to science in Africa, strengthens advocacy for gender equity in science and education and makes me a role model for others, increasing my influence in the scientific community."

"These results show that Universal Health Coverage is just a slogan, and health care and schooling are not reaching these children."

"Without attention to violence against women and girls, this well-intentioned support cannot have nearly the impact that is needed."

"women and girls cannot wait another year, another political or budget cycle."

"I represent women all over the world. I represent women in Africa. I especially represent women in my home country, Uganda."

"Districts can be the lead in bringing together everything that happens together in the district.” “Sometimes even the ministry is not in control of what happens in the District."

"This is the time for us to get together and discuss how we can have our data speak to each other and influence decision-making."

"There is also a lot of opportunity for civil society to get involved in the working groups, as we try to harmonize efforts and direction, which civil society does best."