Daddy’s girl- The unconditional bond between father, daughter
Jun 12, 2008
FROM the first time you cried, your first day at school, when you graduated and got married he was always by your side. When you had your first baby he was there for you and people christened you Dad’s girl. That is a father’s love to his adored daughter.
FROM the first time you cried, your first day at school, when you graduated and got married he was always by your side. When you had your first baby he was there for you and people christened you Dad’s girl. That is a father’s love to his adored daughter. As we celebrate Fathers’ Day Arthur Baguma sounds a cross-section of dad’s girls on their memories and experiences of being a dad’s girl.
Angella Katatumba
My dad, Bonny Katatumba, is my hero and my role model. I love him with all my heart. We are so close and communicate everyday. If I spent a day without hearing from him, I would wonder what might have happened. He is my adviser. I have learnt several lessons from him. He emphasises that one should put 100% effort in everything they do to succeed.
MP Nampija Lukyamuzi
My father, Ken Lukyamuzi, is a friendly and very caring dad. He advises and ably plays the role of a father. He is my mentor and I look up to him as my role model. He is out spoken and God-fearing, attributes I have learnt from him.
Jessica Kyeyune, corporate administration manager, Uganda Development Bank
My father died when I was nine years, but he adored me and treated me in a special way. I have fond memories of him. He was hardworking and industrious. He did not have the word ‘impossible’ in his vocabulary. He gave me chance to be what I wanted. He talked to me when I erred. When he went on safari, he would bring gifts. He was understanding and an educator. We talked to him about anything and everything.
Agnes Barongo, national programme officer, advocacy and information, UNFP
My dad is the first person who guided me in my long journey in life. He was my umbrella against all the injustices that children face when growing up. He used to carry me on his shoulders to nursery school. The first day of my primary school, he is the one who took me to school.
When I became a teenager, he gave me a card which read: “Make the right decisions and enjoy your life. But remember to always make responsible decisions. He was protective of me and on several occasions, he ran after boys with a stick just to protect me.
The best gift he has ever given me is when he quit smoking. On my 16th birthday, he gave me a card and inside he had written: “I am quitting smoking my dear.â€
Ruth Senyonyi, Counsellor with Bank of Uganda
My dad, Bishop Kawuma (RIP), allowed me to be who I wanted. He respected my views; young as I was he listened to me. He enjoyed my company. In every thing we did, he was interested and happy. If it was the first day of school, he would make sure I reported in time.
When I got married, he was there, when I got my first child he was there. He always showed that presence of ‘I am proud of you’ in whatever I achieved and accomplished in life. He was a born-again Christian and as a result, I also became born-again.
He used to awake us up at 5.00am everyday to pray. He had a drum, which he used to beat to wake us up. He was hardworking and never wanted anyone to be idle. If I had to change anything about him, I would have made him spend more time with us.
Nabira Ssempala
I am very close to my father because he is a very nice person. I have learnt honesty from him, which keeps me going. I would repeat it even a 100 times. It is an attribute he inculcated in me. If I were to change anything about my father, I would mold him to fit in this challenging world. I do not have to give him a gift on Fathers’ Day. I always do great things for him and celebrate his life everyday.
Rebecca Kadaga, deputy Speaker of Parliament
I am very close to my father. I used to crack jokes with him, even when I was still young. He is more than a father and more of a friend. He took me to the best schools. I was the first African to join Shimoni Demonstration School in 1962. Although my father is now 75 years, he is still my close friend and I do so many things for him that I cannot always wait for Fathers’ Day to do them.
Angella Katatumba
My dad, Bonny Katatumba, is my hero and my role model. I love him with all my heart. We are so close and communicate everyday. If I spent a day without hearing from him, I would wonder what might have happened. He is my adviser. I have learnt several lessons from him. He emphasises that one should put 100% effort in everything they do to succeed.
MP Nampija Lukyamuzi
My father, Ken Lukyamuzi, is a friendly and very caring dad. He advises and ably plays the role of a father. He is my mentor and I look up to him as my role model. He is out spoken and God-fearing, attributes I have learnt from him.
Jessica Kyeyune, corporate administration manager, Uganda Development Bank
My father died when I was nine years, but he adored me and treated me in a special way. I have fond memories of him. He was hardworking and industrious. He did not have the word ‘impossible’ in his vocabulary. He gave me chance to be what I wanted. He talked to me when I erred. When he went on safari, he would bring gifts. He was understanding and an educator. We talked to him about anything and everything.
Agnes Barongo, national programme officer, advocacy and information, UNFP
My dad is the first person who guided me in my long journey in life. He was my umbrella against all the injustices that children face when growing up. He used to carry me on his shoulders to nursery school. The first day of my primary school, he is the one who took me to school.
When I became a teenager, he gave me a card which read: “Make the right decisions and enjoy your life. But remember to always make responsible decisions. He was protective of me and on several occasions, he ran after boys with a stick just to protect me.
The best gift he has ever given me is when he quit smoking. On my 16th birthday, he gave me a card and inside he had written: “I am quitting smoking my dear.â€
Ruth Senyonyi, Counsellor with Bank of Uganda
My dad, Bishop Kawuma (RIP), allowed me to be who I wanted. He respected my views; young as I was he listened to me. He enjoyed my company. In every thing we did, he was interested and happy. If it was the first day of school, he would make sure I reported in time.
When I got married, he was there, when I got my first child he was there. He always showed that presence of ‘I am proud of you’ in whatever I achieved and accomplished in life. He was a born-again Christian and as a result, I also became born-again.
He used to awake us up at 5.00am everyday to pray. He had a drum, which he used to beat to wake us up. He was hardworking and never wanted anyone to be idle. If I had to change anything about him, I would have made him spend more time with us.
Nabira Ssempala
I am very close to my father because he is a very nice person. I have learnt honesty from him, which keeps me going. I would repeat it even a 100 times. It is an attribute he inculcated in me. If I were to change anything about my father, I would mold him to fit in this challenging world. I do not have to give him a gift on Fathers’ Day. I always do great things for him and celebrate his life everyday.
Rebecca Kadaga, deputy Speaker of Parliament
I am very close to my father. I used to crack jokes with him, even when I was still young. He is more than a father and more of a friend. He took me to the best schools. I was the first African to join Shimoni Demonstration School in 1962. Although my father is now 75 years, he is still my close friend and I do so many things for him that I cannot always wait for Fathers’ Day to do them.