Studying under a tree has paid off

Getting to the helm of a reputable organisation may seem an unreachable goal for pupils who start out in rural schools. But in December 2014, one woman broke the glass ceiling in the "the journey to the top".

From a starter school in Manafwa district, Irene Muwanguzi climbed through to the office of the managing director at the Uganda Printing and Publishing Corporation (UPPC) to steer the over 113-year-old corporation forward.

From Muwanguzi's story, we bring you the persistent trends in gender equality and equity, as is the campaign for women organisations across the globe.

Here, Muwanguzi receives the 2013 Uganda Responsible Investment Award from then-Prime Minister Amama Mbabazi

How did she move from class under a tree to her current office?

How did she face the infamous "This is for girls, that is for boys" perception in school?

And at the helm of the sh3.7b corporation, how does Muwanguzi juggle her roles as a mother and managing director?

We have these answers in the lead story of New Vision's Her Vision pullout on Tuesday. Do not miss a copy of the leading daily for this tale of inspiration and more.

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