C.E.O.’s Graduation Party

Canon Benson has been Chief Executive for 7 years and a steady helm on ‘KARUDEC’, the multifaceted development organization, of which Kagando hospital and primary school are parts. KARUDEC’s activity has doubled in this time, and its influence spread to tens of thousands. (See www.friendsofkagando.org.uk)

‘Benson’ was born a mile away. Initially a teacher, he joined the Church of Uganda after getting a B Div in Kampala. His new degree is an MA from the Uganda Christian University in Organisational Leadership and Management. He won a credit in a class where over half had failed. Word is out that he’s started a PhD by correspondence!

To celebrate, and bring in the new year Benson and Zerina arranged a thanksgiving service in the local church, followed by a party for 250 at their house. They invited a wide spread of academic and social friends, plus the extended family, and scores of neighbours. Traditional dancers were stunning, food was overflowing, and speeches brought tears to the eyes. Torrential rain interrupted events for an hour, but didn’t dampen spirits.