The Independent Uganda: You get the Truth we Pay the Price
What is the trait you most deplore in others?
Talking unnecessarily; I hate people who talk unnecessarily a lot although I’ve learnt to deal with the different characters in people. I don’t allow to be influenced by other people.
Which living person do you most admire?
I admire President Museveni for his ability to rule Uganda for more than 30 years.
What is your greatest extravagance?
I often give away my money but I pray to God to help me reduce because I can give away money when I too have pressing needs.
What is the greatest thing you have ever done?
It’s still under construction and just about to materialise. I have been working on it for so long so in a period not so far from now, it will explode.
What do you consider the most overrated virtue?
I may not know the most overrated virtue but one weakness I have observed about Ugandans is the growing begging culture. Many Ugandans have been made to believe that begging from one person to another is no problem and yet we have to instill a culture of hard work.
What does being powerful mean to you?
Being able to stand in for others like Jesus did.
On what occasion do you lie?
When someone needs money from me and I have not yet got the money, I would rather tell a lie especially when I am short of words. But we all tell lies especially on phone.
What do you most dislike about your appearance?
I believe that I don’t look bad and I don’t know how it feels like to be taller or shorter so I am comfortable.
Which living person do you most despise?
Presidents Kim Jong–un and Donald Trump for being careless yet they are in control and have the ability to avoid havoc. One of them should come out smarter to avoid havoc.
What is the quality you most like in a man?
Caring, hardworking, loving, comforting, listening, problem solver and protective of others.
What is the quality you most like in a woman?
Loving and listening .
What or who is the greatest love of your life?
My wife, Agnes Lillian Ssenkubuge is ever there for me and even before I got born again, she used to understands me and the environment around me. God manufactured her specifically for me.
When and where were you happiest?
I am.
Which talent would you most like to have?
Nothing beats being an actor.
What do you consider your greatest achievement?
Being an actor for the last 35 years is not a mean achievement.
Where would you most like to live?
Uganda but particularly in my home village for the green vegetation and relaxed environment.
What is your most treasured possession?
My art and talent of communication; I always thank God for my voice and even when I went for insurance, I only insured my voice.
What do you regard as the lowest depth of misery?
I have been very lucky to have come out alive and never hit during the hardest political times. But being tortured is incomparable .
What is your favorite occupation?
Being a servant of God.
What do you most value in your friends?
No betrayal, caring, and straight forward.
Who are your favorite writers?
Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o and Chinua Achebe talk about things happening around us. They organise events and write about them to address issues affecting people.
Who is your hero of fiction?
Alex Mukulu has managed to put up spectacular performances to an international level and Marian Ndagire is persistent and tells good stories.
Which historical figure do you most identify with?
Mahatma Gandhi’s thinking about humanity, Nelson Mandela’s selfless efforts as a visionary leader and Princess Diana.
Who are your heroes in real life?
The world is without heroes.
What is your greatest regret?
I don’t regret anything.
What is your motto?
Do you see someone skilled in their work? They will serve before kings; they will not serve before officials of low rank.
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