Why I treasure my wife...

By Christopher Bendana

Uganda will join the rest of the world to celebrate International Women’s Day. Uganda has increased women’s enrollment at higher education institutes, representation in Parliament. So as they celebrate, Intimate for Him talked to some men about what they will do for their wives on the big day.

Bobi Wine, musician My wife is the strongest pillar in my life. She means everything to me. I plan with her everything I do. I am going to surprise her this Women’s Day although it won’t be by cooking. Nevertheless, Women’s Day is a big day to celebrate the realisation of the power of the women.

It’s not only about my wife; it’s about all the women: my wife, my mother, the sisters and the other women contributing to the wellbeing of society. My heroines are Maama Mbire, the Nnabagereka, and former vicepresident Specoiza Kazibwe.

Col. Felix Kulayigye, UPDF spokesperson My wife is an important person at home. She is very important to me. I treasure and honour her everyday.

Ronald Mayinja, musician My wife is part of me, she caters for the children. I am a bit disorganized at home, so she helps to organize our place. Am thinking of giving her a surprise gift on that day

Nasser Sebaggala, former Kampala mayor I have already bought a gift for her. I am only waiting for D-Day. After my mother, my wife follows in importance.

Drake Lubega, businessman My wife is an intelligent woman. Sometime she is in California, USA and sometimes she is in Kampala. I rewarded her with a house in California for her loyalty. I believe this shows my commitment to her. I expect her in Kampala on March 8. If she is around, I will take her out.

Ken Lukyamuzi, MP, Rubaga South My wife is my advisor. For instance she advises me in my political battles. She also welcomes my supporters at home. She is a
partner in my endeavors to defend humanity. To make her independent I have empowered her by helping her start a retail shop in Ndeeba. Also since it’s a symbolic public holiday, I promise to take her for an outing.

Assuman Mugenyi, Police spokesperson She is my partner, mother of my children and since I no longer have a mother, she also acts as my mother. Since Women’s Day is her day, she must take me for dinner, preferably at Hotel Africana

Oscar Kihika, lawyer I have a pet name for my wife, Principle Private Secretary. She is the head of the home. Sometimes my son asks me why I always refer
him to his mum though he thinks I am the head of the home. I usually tell him, ‘your mum is the head of the home’. Ordinarily I am a very busy person but I will spend that day with her. Although she is a liberated woman, I will take her out for dinner.

Odongo Otto, MP Aruu I am yet to decide what to do for my wife though I believe the day has been hijacked by politicians. Instead of celebrating Women’s
Day nowadays I celebrate Valentine’s Day. My wife has given me children. Who can you value more than such a person? We complement each other.

Moses Kipsiro, athlete I love my wife. But for us who live in the village, there is nothing much to do. We don’t have surprises in the village.

Erias Lukwago, Lord Mayor, Kampala My wife is reliable and dependable. She is my life-support, she is there in hardships, and she is there in my frustrations. She has always been there in campaigns. She has never abandoned me; instead of retreating to my mother when problems become harder, she is there for me. I am going to surprise her this year. I will give her special treatment

Joseph Serwadda, Pastor, Victory Church Normally I cook for my wife on such days, though now I am also waiting for what she is going to do for me since it’s also my birthday. My wife is the second woman in my life after my mother. She is a miracle, after my salvation celebrating the life of Jesus Christ, she comes next.